General Studies 2

Formation: The CIC was established by the Central Government in 2005, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005). Composition: It consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners. Appointment: The President appoints them … Continue reading →

Formation: Planning Commission was replaced by a new institution – NITI Aayog on January 1, 2015. Focus: Emphasis on ‘Bottom–Up’ approach to envisage the vision of Maximum Governance, Minimum Government, echoing the spirit of ‘Cooperative Federalism’. Composition Chairperson: Prime Minister … Continue reading →

Formation: NHRC of India is an independent statutory body established on 12 October 1993 as per provisions of Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Duty: It is the watchdog of human rights in the country. Headquarters: New Delhi Composition: It … Continue reading →

Constitutional Provisions: Article 165 has provided for the office of the Advocate General. Fact: The Highest law officer in the state Appointment and Term Appointed by the Governor Qualification – He must be qualified to be the Judge of the … Continue reading →

Authority: The Attorney General (AG) of India is a part of the Union Executive.  AG is the highest law officer in the country. Constitutional Backing: Article 76 of the Constitution provides for the office of AG of India. Appointment and … Continue reading →

Constitutional Backing: Article 148 provide for independent office for Comptroller and Auditor General of India Pre – Independence Period: It is called Auditor General appointed by Secretary of State  (1919) and Government of India Act,1935 say crown appoint him. Role … Continue reading →

Constitutional Backing: Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities, also known as Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India (CLM), is a constitutional body under Article 350B of the Constitution. Objectives CLM has the mandate to provide equal opportunities to linguistic minorities for … Continue reading →

Formations 102nd Constitution Amendment Act, 2018 provides constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). Previously NCBC was a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Aim: It has the authority to examine complaints and … Continue reading →

Formations It was established in 2004 It was created by revising Article 338 of the Constitution and adding a new Article 338A by the Constitution (89th Amendment) Act of 2003. With effect from February 19, 2004, the National Commission for … Continue reading →

Constitutional Backing: National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 338. Aim: Works to safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes (SC) in India. Composition: It consists of the chairperson, vice-chairperson, and three other members. … Continue reading →