Federalism
Basics Indian Federalism is unique form of federalism ie. Quasi federal or ‘federation sui generis,’ meaning a federation of its own kind It is the delegation of power between the central power and the constitutional units In the Bommai case … Continue reading
Parliamentary System
Basics The constitution provides a parliamentary form of government for both the center and states. Articles 74 and 75 deal with the parliamentary system at the Centre and Articles 163 and 164 in the states. The parliamentary system of government … Continue reading
Basic Structure of the Constitution
Basics The fundamental framework of a sovereign state’s constitution contains specific features that cannot be changed by its legislature, according to common law legal concept. The term basic structure itself is nowhere mentioned in the constitution of India. Evolution of … Continue reading
Constitutional Amendments
Basics Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. The provisions for amendments are sourced from the Constitution of South Africa. Procedure for Amendment A Constitutional amendment … Continue reading
Fiji
Why in the news? India and Fiji enhanced defence cooperation by India providing training and equipment to upgrade Fiji’s maritime security. Fiji Location: Fiji is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lie … Continue reading
Algeria
Why in the news? The Indian Chief of the Army Staff, held talks with Algeria’s senior military leadership for enhancing defence cooperation between both countries. Algeria Location: It is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Capital: Algiers … Continue reading
CHAPEA Project and Mars
Why in the news? NASA has unveiled the second Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) habitat. CHAPEA Project What is it?: Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) CHAPEA is a set of analog missions designed by NASA to … Continue reading
Project 17 A
Why in the news? The Indian Navy commissioned the state-of-the-art Project 17A stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiriat the Naval Base in Visakhapatnam. Project 17A Launch: Project 17 Alpha frigates (P-17A) were launched by the Indian Navy in 2019. … Continue reading
Vithalbhai Patel
Why in the news? Delhi Legislative Assembly hosted a two‑day All‑India Speakers’ Conference to mark the 100th anniversary of Vithalbhai Patel becoming the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, the colonial precursor to today’s Parliament. Vithalbhai Patel Birth: Born on 27 … Continue reading
Fundamental Duties
Basics The Fundamental Duties are a set of moral and civic responsibilities that are outlined in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution. The Fundamental Duties, which are embodied in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution, act as a moral and … Continue reading