Vice-President
Constitutional Provisions Article 63 – 71 in Part V deals with the constitutional provision of vice – president. Election Elected indirectly The Electoral college consists of both elected and nominated members of parliament. Election through proportional representation systems, with a … Continue reading
APK Scam in India
Why in the news? Thousands of Indians are reported to be victims of the recent APK scam, which acts as a new kind of cyber security threat. APK Scam in India What is it? APK Scam: A scheme where malicious … Continue reading
Adi Vani
Why in the news? Ministry of Tribal Affairs Launches Beta Version of Adi Vaani. Adi Vani What is it? Adi Vaani is India’s first AI-powered translator tailored for tribal languages, designed as a foundational tool for a future large language … Continue reading
Geo-Tagging of Buildings in Census 2027
Why in the news? Centre is planning to first Geo-tag all residential and non-residential buildings in the coming 2027 Census exercise. Geo-Tagging of Buildings in Census 2027 What is it? Geo-tagging is the process of assigning unique latitude-longitude coordinates to … Continue reading
Earthquake in Afghanistan
Why in the news? A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan with its epicentre about 27 km E‑NE of Jalalabad, at a shallow depth of about 8–10 km. Earthquake in Afghanistan Causes of the Earthquake: Tectonic Setting: Afghanistan lies at the collision … Continue reading
President: Ordinance Making and Clemency Powers
Ordinance Making What is it? Article 123 of the Indian Constitution grants the President of India certain Lawmaking powers, i.e., to Promulgate Ordinances when either of the two Houses of the Parliament is not in session, which makes it impossible … Continue reading
President: Powers of the President
Executive Power of President He has the power to establish rules for authenticating official documents and instruments, as well as to streamline the administration of government business and allocate tasks among ministers. (Article 77) He has the authority to appoint … Continue reading
President: Conditions of Office and Vacancy of the Office
Conditions of the President’s Office He should not be a member of either House of Parliament or a House of the state legislature. If any such person is elected as President, he is deemed to have vacated his seat in … Continue reading
President: Election of the President
Basics Articles 52 to 78 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the Union executive that include the President, the VicePresident, the Prime Minister, the council of ministers and the attorney general of India. The President is the head … Continue reading
Non-Governmental Organizations
NGOs Contributions to Government Programs Last-Mile Delivery: NGOs operate at the grassroots level and often work in areas where government presence is limited. It facilitates the reach of government services, resources, and information to marginalised populations. Skill Development: NGOs contribute … Continue reading