Category: Indian Polity
The presence of many regional parties is a key characteristic of the Indian political system. Regional parties are those political organizations that primarily operate in specific states and focus on ...
Category: Indian Polity
The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, enacted in 2011, has played a significant role in recognizing and protecting co-operative societies in India. Co-operative societies are organizations where indi...
Category: Indian Polity
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs) is an important constitutional organization in India, created according to Article 338 of the Indian Constitution. This means that its formation is a...
Category: Indian Polity
The Vice-President of India holds the second most important position in the country after the President. This role is crucial in the functioning of the Indian government. In formal settings, the Vice-...
Category: Indian Polity
#### Establishment of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) The National Investigation Agency, or NIA, was formed in 2009 based on the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, also known as the NIA...
Category: Indian Polity
#### Establishment of the National Commission for Minorities in India In 1978, the Indian Government created a Minorities Commission to protect the rights and interests of minority groups in the coun...
Category: Indian Polity
Articles 294 to 300 of the Indian Constitution are part of Part XII, which focuses on the subjects of property, contracts, rights, liabilities, obligations, and suits involving the Union (the central ...
Category: Indian Polity
#### Rationale of the Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) The Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) plays a significant role in fostering relations between different parliaments around the world. M.N. Kaul a...
Category: Indian Polity
Article XVII of the Indian Constitution focuses on the official languages of the country. It includes Articles 343 to 351, which outline how languages will be used at different levels of governance an...
Category: Indian Polity
In India, along with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) that operates at the national level, each state has its own State Public Service Commission (SPSC). These commissions play a crucial rol...