The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and the Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB) are implementing various welfare schemes and programmes for Indian women. These are programs are listed below and explained as follows: Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (Sabla) Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY) Support to Training & Employment Programme for Women (STEP)… Read More »
The executive power of the Union is vested in the President of India and all executive functions are carried out in the name of the President (Article 53 & Article 57). He has the power to appoint the Prime Minister of India and on his advice to appoint other ministers of the Union (Article 75). He also appoints,… Read More »
In 1934, the idea of Constituent Assembly for India was put forward for the first time by Manabendra Nath Roy. In 1935, The indian National congress (INC) demanded a Constituent Assembly to frame the Constitution. In 1938, Jawaharlal Nehru, on behalf of INC declared that Constitution of Free India must be framed without outside interference, by Constituent Assembly elected on… Read More »
At the time of independence in August 15th 1947, the State of Jammu and Kashmir decided not to join either India or Pakistan. However, soon Pakistan attempted to annex the State military. Meanwhile, the Maharaja signed the “Instrument of accession” with India along with certain concessions for the autonomy of the State. article 370 in Part XXI of… Read More »
Under the Article 148 of Indian Constitution, The President of India appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) to perform all duties and executive power in connection with the accounts of the Union and States. His main duty is to keep a vigilant watch on the finances of the Union and the States, to submit reports… Read More »
Article 76 of the Indian Constitution states that the President of India shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court to be the Attorney General of India (AGI). He is the first legal officer of the Government of India. The term office of Attorney General of India (AGI) is not… Read More »
Legislative procedure is initiated in the form of a bill, when the Bill is passed by both Houses of Parliament and assented by the President, it becomes a law. Bills introduced in the Indian Parliament can be classified into 4 types of bills. They are as follows: 1. Money Bills These are defined in Article 110. These Bills… Read More »
Parliament of India can form new States, alter the area, boundaries or names of the existing States by a law passed by a simple majority. The bills for the formation of new states or alteration of the boundaries or names of the existing states shall be introduced in either House of the parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha),… Read More »
Gandhian Principles Articles 40, 43, 45, 46, 47 and 48 of Indian constitution are Gandhian principles. Article 40: Organisation of village panchayats Article 43: To promote cottage industries. Article 45: The state shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years. Article 46: Promotion of education and economic… Read More »
Differences between the roles of High Court judges and Supreme Court of India judges are listed below in tabular form. S.No Supreme Court High Court 1 The Supreme court of India is a federal court. It is located only in Delhi. Its bench can be established in other places also, but so far it has not been established.… Read More »