Condition The President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.  It may be noted that the president can declare a national emergency … Continue reading →

Part XVIII of the Constitution, from Articles 352 to 360 deal with emergency provisions. Aim of incorporation of these provisions in the Constitution – To safeguard the sovereignty, unity, integrity and security of the country, the democratic political system, and … Continue reading →

Sarkaria Commission Recommendation Article 356 should be used sparingly The institution of all-India service should be strengthened Residuary power should remain with the parliament Reasons should be communicated to the state when the President vetoes state bills Centre should have … Continue reading →

Mode of appointment and dismissal of governor Discriminatory and partisan role of governors Imposition of President’s Rule for partisan interests Deployment of Central forces in the states to maintain law and order Reservation of state bills for the consideration of … Continue reading →

Constitutional Provisions Articles 268 to 293 in Part XII of the Constitution deal with Centre State financial relations Allocation of Taxing Powers The Parliament has exclusive power to levy taxes on subjects enumerated in the Union List. The state legislature … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has announced a ‘National Designated Authority (NDA)’ to enable a carbon emissions trading regime. National Designated Authority (NDA) for Carbon Markets Formation: It is a mandatory requirement under … Continue reading →

Why in the news? PMJDY completes 11 years on August 28, 2025, emerging as the world’s largest financial inclusion programme. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) Launch: PMJDY was launched on August 28, 2014, with the objective of providing financial … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A study shows heat-related deaths among India’s elderly rose by 55% between 2000–04 and 2017–21, with states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan worst affected. Heatwave Definition: Heatwaves are prolonged periods of excessively hot weather that can … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The third meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee on One Health Mission was held. National One Health Mission Ministry: Ministry of Science and Technology. Aim: It aims to institutionalize the One Health approach in India to combat zoonotic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? China rejected Japan’s protest over its development of gas fields in the disputed East China Sea, where both nations’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claims overlap. East China Sea Location: The East China Sea is a marginal … Continue reading →