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Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world’s most powerful judiciary?

Introduction: You can start your answer with the definition of PIL: Public Interest Litigation (PIL) refers to a legal action initiated in a court to safeguard the public's interest on issues like pollution, terrorism, road safety, and construction hazards. Any...

What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism

Introduction: Context: Centre-State relations are a vital aspect of India’s federal structure, impacting governance and policy implementation across the country. The dynamic interplay between the Union Government and State authorities shapes the nation’s political landscape. Highlight Recent Changes: Recently, the...

Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to D.N.A testing of child in the womb to establish its paternity

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states, "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law."  In the landmark case of Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs. Union of India (2017), the Supreme...

The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss

Introduction The Doctrine of Democratic Governance emphasises that the effectiveness of governance in a democracy hinges on the trust and confidence citizens have in the institutions and individuals that govern them. The public perception of integrity and commitment of Civil...

What are the aims and objects of recently passed and enforced, The Public (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act,2024 ? Whether University/ State Education Board Examinations, too, are covered under the act ?

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 was passed by the Indian Parliament in February 2024. It aims to curb cheating and malpractices in public examinations, promoting fairness and meritocracy.  Its primary aims and objects: Preventing Unfair Means:...

‘The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China’s political and economic dominance.” Explain this statement with examples

Over the past few decades, China has emerged as a global manufacturing hub and a major economic power. However, in recent times, the West is seeking a China+1 strategy. In this context, India is being fostered as a strategic ally...

Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?

Introduction You can begin your answer by stating that a two-way link exists between malnutrition and poverty, creating a vicious cycle →which in turn hampers human capital formation. You can substantiate with data- 11.28% multidimensionally poor in 2022-23;  According to...

Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment

Introduction You can start your introduction by defining Public Charitable Trusts Public Charitable Trusts are organisations that address social welfare issues by mobilising resources to fund activities related to healthcare, poverty social justice and others.  They are governed under the...

Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at the local level and discuss the pros and cons of merging rural local bodies with urban local bodies.

Introduction The 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution, along with Articles 243G and 243W, respectively provide a constitutional mandate for local self-governance in rural and urban areas. Role of Local Bodies in providing Good Governance: Decentralised Governance and...

“The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety” Comment

Introduction The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is a pivotal constitutional authority who plays a vital role in ensuring financial accountability and transparency in government functioning by acting as a guardian of the public purse. CAG ensuring legality of expenditure...