Pardon Power (Article 72 & 161) – UPSC Prelims
Indian President and Governors are empowered with the power to pardon under Article 72 / 161 of the Indian Constitution. […]
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Polity for Prelims
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Dismissal of Civil Servants – UPSC Prelims
The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) has dismissed 11 J&K government employees for alleged terror links under provisions of
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Class Action Suits – UPSC Prelims
What are class action suits? A class-action suit is a legal action or claim that allows one or many plaintiffs to
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Recusal of Judges – UPSC Prelims
What is the recusal of judges? Recusal is the removal of oneself as a judge or policymaker in a particular matter.
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Election Petition – UPSC Prelims
What is an election petition? An election petition is a procedure for inquiring into the validity of the election results
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Party Symbol Dispute – UPSC Prelims
Context: There has been a split within the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and both the factions are claiming for the
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Right to be forgotten – UPSC Prelims
Right to be forgotten: The right to be forgotten (RTBF) is the right to have private information about a person
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Chief Secretary of State – UPSC Prelims
Chief Secretary of State: Appointment: The Chief Secretary is ‘chosen’ by the Chief Minister. As the appointment of Chief Secretary is an
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Citizenship provisions in India – UPSC Prelims
Citizenship Citizenship signifies the relationship between individual and state. Like any other modern state, India has two kinds of people, citizens
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Rule 6(1) of the Indian Administrative Service (cadre) Rules, 1954 – UPSC Prelims
Context: Following the absence of the West Bengal Chief Minister at the review meeting on Cyclone Yaas with the Prime