Article 61 of the constitution provides for the impeachment procedure of President. The impeachment can be done on the basis of violation of the constitution. No such charge shall be preferred unless- the proposal to prefer such charge is contained Read More …
Category: Polity
DMPQ- How Pressure groups affect the Political structure and its dynamics across the country.
A pressure group is a group of people who are organised actively for promoting and defending their common interest. It is so called as it attempts to bring a change in public policy by exerting pressure on the government. It Read More …
DMPQ-Concurrent list in the constitution is source of tension between Centre and state. Comment
The essence of federalism lies in the sharing of legal sovereignty by the union and the federation units. This separation of power is done through list system enshrined in 7th schedule of the constitution. There are Union list ( Centre Read More …
DMPQ- Write short note on PRAGATI.
PRAGATI is an information and communications technology-based platform for, as the name reveals, pro-active governance and timely implementation. It was launched in 2015. It is an interactive and integrated platform chiefly for addressing the grievances of the common man, while Read More …
DMPQ- State governments in India don’t enjoy exclusive power to make law on state subjects. Comment.
State governments generally have exclusive right to make laws on state subjects but there are instances when Parliament can legislate on state subjects. Circumstances under which Parliament can make laws on matters enumerated in the State list: Article 249: When Read More …
DMPQ- Parliamentary control over executive is on decline. Discuss the factors responsible for it.
In reality the parliamentary control over the executive is more theoretical than practical. The following factors are responsible for this: The administration has grown in volume and the Parliament has neither the time nor the expertise to control it. Parliamentarians Read More …
DMPQ- What do you mean by Alternative dispute resolution? What are the significance of ADR?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides an alternative approach to traditional process of dispute resolution through litigation. It provides accessible, useful, informal, voluntary, speedy and inexpensive justice to contesting parties. ADR mechanisms in India inter-alia include arbitration, mediation/ conciliation, Lok Adalats Read More …
DMPQ- What do you mean by the Principle of subsidiarity.
The principle of subsidiarity means that a central authority should not exercise functions which can be carried out efficiently by immediate or local level, rather it should support the latter and help coordinate its activity with the activities of the Read More …
DMPQ- Art 15(6) and art 16(6) introduced recently in Indian Constitution aimed for positive discrimination. Critically analyse.
Above articles were added by the 103rd constitutional amendment act. The aim of the amendment is to provide reservation upto 10% to economic weaker section. It is above the existing quota of reservation. Art 15(6) – Provided for the reservation Read More …
DMPQ- Enumerate the different powers of the President of India.
The President is the head of the Indian State. He is the first citizen of India and acts as a symbol of unity, integrity and solidarity of the nation. He is an integral part of the Parliament though he is Read More …
DMPQ- Difference between the Pardoning power of Governor and President.
Power of pardon under Article 73 and 161 by the Constitution is different from judicial power as the governor or the President can grant pardon or reduce the sentence of the court even if a minimum is prescribed. The scope of Read More …
DMPQ- How Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 is effective in strengthening of roots of democracy? Explain
The provisions for the actual conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament and the House or Houses of the Legislature of each State, the qualifications and disqualifications for the membership of these Houses, the corrupt practices and other election Read More …
DMPQ- What do you mean by PIL? How effective PIL is ensuring social justice.
Public Interest Litigation means a legal action initiated in a court of law for the enforcement of public interest or general interest in which the public or class of the community have pecuniary interest or some interest by which their Read More …
DMPQ- Explain the following terms in the Preamble: A) Sovereign B) Republic C) Socialist
Sovereign: India is internally and externally sovereign – externally free from the control of any foreign power and internally, it has a free government which is directly elected by the people and makes laws that govern the people. No external power can dictate the Read More …
DMPQ- Rajya Sabha is not so powerful as compared to Lok Sabha. Comment on the statement.
As per constitution, there are two types of Houses i.e. Lok sabha and Rajya sabha in the Parliament. Rajya sabha provides representation to states and is upper chamber of the house. The power balance is tilted slightly towards Lok sabha Read More …
DMPQ- . The role of individual MPs have diminished over the years and as it result healthy constructive debate on policy issues are not closely witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti defection law which was legislated but with different intention.
Anti defection was brought up by the 52nd amendment act which brought changes in the 4 article and added X schedule of the constitution. The main aim was to prevent defection, when one member leave a political party and joins Read More …
DMPQ- Autonomous functioning of CAG is an important part to keep our democracy vibrant. Discuss the provisions provided in the constitution to have free functioning of CAG.
Comptroller and Auditor general is a constitutional body sanctioned by article 148 of the constitution. Its work is to audit the expenditure incurred by government of India, Government of state from consolidated fund of India, Contingency fund of India, Public Read More …
DMPQ- What are the safeguards provided in the constitution for effective functioning of CAG?
Since auditing is a task of impartial evaluation of the performance of governmental functions, it requires autonomy for the CAG. Constitution has thereby secured independence via following provisions: He is appointed by the President by a warrant under his hand Read More …
DMPQ- Why our constitutional makers adopted parliamentary form of government?
The Parliamentary system of government refers to “a system of government having the real executive power vested in a cabinet composed of members of the legislature who are individually and collectively responsible to the legislature. Reasons for adopting Parliamentary government Read More …
DMPQ- What is the procedure for the formation of legislative council?
Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad is the upper house in bicameral legislatures in some states of India. Article 169 of the constitution of India deals with the creation or abolition of State Legislative Councils. The power of abolition and creation Read More …
DMPQ: Ordinance making power is an emergency power but in Indian constitutional history this power has been surrounded with issues. Explain the issue involved with ordinance making power.
Article 123 of the Constitution grants the President certain law-making powers to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament. These ordinances have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament but are in the nature of temporary laws. Read More …
DMPQ: Indian constitution is federation with strong centralist tendencies. Comment
Indian constitution with strong centre but it has federal elements too like dual polity, law making ability is vested separately to centre and states. Dual executives are also there but here are some provisions in the constitution which makes the Read More …
DMPQ-“Healthy bicameralism is predicated on the constructive relationship between Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament.” Analyse the contemporary relevance of the statement.
“The makers of our Constitution envisaged the role of the Rajya Sabha along three axes: as a legislative chamber of elders discussing, revising or delaying legislation as per need; as an institution where interests of the states of the Indian Read More …
DMPQ-Though the provision was used many times for the good of deprived sections, the Supreme Court’s vast powers under the Article 142 raise important concerns. Discuss, along with the need for checks and balances to uphold the doctrine of separation of powers.
Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to make such order as is necessary for doing “complete justice” in any matter before it. Article 142 is conceived to give the apex court the powers to meet the situation(s) which cannot be Read More …
DMPQ-Right to privacy has been elusive in India and the absence of a law specifying safeguards to privacy increases the risk of infringement of this right. This is accentuated by the myriad of sources collecting information about the citizens. Do you think there is a threat to privacy in India and to what extent can a law mitigate them?
The status of “Right to privacy” under the Constitution has not been settled as yet in India. In fact in M.P. Sharma vs. Satish Chandra 1954, an 8-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that it is not a fundamental Read More …
DMPQ-“Dr. Ambedkar’s objection to the concurrence of Chief Justice in India in the appointment of Judges was legally allayed by the Second and Third Judges Cases.” Explain the statement in the light of the Judgment of the Apex Court in the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association Vs. Union of India, 2015 (Fourth Judges case). Also explain why the Supreme Court did not consider it as necessary to review the Second and Third Judges decisions.
Dr. Ambedker’s objection was premised on the potential frailty in individual decision making, howsoever wise the person may be. As President acts on the advice of Council of Ministers, it was thought that “consultation” with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Read More …
DMPQ-. “Even after twenty years of the enactment of the 73rd and the 74th Constitutional Amendments, local self governments are neither local nor self-governing.” Do you agree? What are the key reasons for such a state of affairs? What suggestions would you put forward to improve the situation?
Integrating institutional reforms in local governance with economic reforms was Gandhiji’s far-sighted vision of ‘Poorna Swaraj’. Economic reforms and local government empowerment were the two great initiatives launched in the 1990s. While economic reforms have taken roots and have yielded Read More …
DMPQ- Amendment to the Indian constitution is mixed of flexibility and rigidity. Discuss the ways in which constitution can be amended.
Indian constitution is rightly said is a perfect blend of rigidity and flexibility as it cannot be amended by simple majority as in the case of Britain but similarly it is not that difficult as in the case of US Read More …
DMPQ- Discuss the constitutional amendment procedure in India.
Constitution amendment can be done via article 368 of the constitution which suggest two mays to amend the constitution apart from that there are other ways also through which constitution can be amended i.e. with simple majority. The procedure is Read More …
DMPQ- DPSP are non justiciable but still they possess paramount utility. comment
DPSP are enshrined in part IV of the constitution and they are constitutional direction to achieve social and economic democracy in India. They are akin to instrument of instruction and are fundamental to the governance of the country. They have Read More …
DMPQ- Explain the Salient features of data protection bill 2019.
The Bill regulates the processing of personal data of individuals (data principals) by government and private entities (data fiduciaries) incorporated in India and abroad. Processing is allowed if the individual gives consent, or in a medical emergency, or by the Read More …
DMPQ- Special status is accorded to Nagaland under article 371A. What are the different provisions of the article?
Act of parliament relating to following matters would not apply to Nagaland unless state assembly so decides: ? Religious & social practices of Nagas ? Nagas customary law & procedure ? Administration of civil or criminal justice involving decisions according Read More …
DMPQ: Police reforms is long awaited reform. In the light of the statement, what were the directives given in Prakash singh vs Union Of India case?
Police is in want of reforms. The major issues are insensitivity of Police, Gender disparity in workforce, custodial deaths, overburdened force, ill equipped force, major emphasis on law and order control and overlooking of intelligence, undue political interference and many Read More …
DMPQ: What are the major irritants between US- Turkey relations?
The relations reached a new low when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has threatened to shut down two U.S. bases in Turkey recently. This step is in retaliation to passing of bill in US senate approving sanction on Turkey over Read More …
DMPQ:There is on going tussle between Judiciary and executive. Discuss the key issues between judiciary and executive.
Judiciary and executive are two major component of our vibrant democracy. Their free and fair functioning lead to smooth functioning of a democratic country. The doctrine of separation of power and checks and balances has to be followed. But excessive Read More …
DMPQ- Mention the constitutional provision related to the functioning of Election commission of India.
ECI is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering union and state election in India. To be precise the ECI administered Lok sabha elections, rajya sabha elections, Legislative assembly elections and the office of President and Vice President in India. Read More …
DMPQ- What is the idea of ‘Social democracy’ given by our father of Indian Constitution?
It means a way of life which recognises liberty, equality and fraternity as the principles of life. These principles of liberty, equality and fraternity are not to be treated as separate items in a trinity. They form a union of Read More …
DMPQ- Constitution of India is a perfect blend of rigidity and flexibility. Do you agree with the statement?
Yes, Constitution of India is a perfect blind of rigidity and flexibility. More than 100 Constitutional amendment since its inception is testimony to that. It is neither too rigid as that of US constitution and nor that flexible as that Read More …
DMPQ- What is Ninth Schedule and what are issues related with it?
The first amendment to the Indian Constitution added the Ninth Schedule to it. It was introduced by the Nehru Government, on 10 May 1951 to address judicial decisions and pronouncements especially about the chapter on fundamental rights. Nehru was also very clear Read More …
DMPQ- How there is a conflict between Fundamental Rights and DPSP? How the conflicts get resolved?
The FR’s and DPSP are enshrined in part III and Part IV of the constitution. The former is justiciable and latter is not. In order to implement DPSP the FR’s gets violated. The conflict arises when the State needs to Read More …
DMPQ- Need of Emotional quotient is prerequisite for better administration and ultimately e governance. Suggest ways to improve EQ.
EQ is very important and the techniques to improve EQ are as follows: Sensitivity Training: Helps the person to known his limitations and how his limitations affect his interpersonal ties. Improve inter personal competence and social competence. Role Playing: Helps Read More …
DMPQ- Fundamental rights are not absolute in Nature. There are certain limitations on FR’s. Comment.
Fundamental rights are enshrined in Part III of the Indian constitution. They are essential for the holistic development of the society and as well as individual. They are the foundational values which provide India a secular and democratic platform. But Read More …
DMPQ-Citizen amendment act is surrounded by controversies. Explain the statement.
Citizen amendment act made some amendment in the process of acquiring citizenship. The 2019 act seeks to make illegal migrants who are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, eligible for citizenship. The Act further reduces the period Read More …
DMPQ-Anti defection law is not immune from criticism. Explain
Aaya Ram Gaya Ram was a phrase that became popular in Indian politics after a Haryana MLA Gaya Lal changed his party thrice within the same day in 1967. The anti-defection law sought to prevent such political defections which may be Read More …
DMPQ-Decline in Parliamentary standards is a harsh reality. Comment.
Recently the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the constitution of India was celebrated with Joint session of both the house of the parliament . But the parliamentary standards are on decline which are due to following reasons: Decline in Read More …
DMPQ- Discuss the differences between code of conduct and code of ethics.
Code of conduct Code of ethics It is specific and narrow in range. It is general and broad in nature It governs actions. It governs decision making. focused on compliance and rules etc focused on values and principles. generally Read More …
DMPQ- What are NGO’s? Discuss the issue as far as their functioning is concerned?
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens’ group which is organized on a local, national or international level. Task-oriented and driven by people with a common interest, NGOs perform a variety of service and humanitarian functions, bring citizen Read More …
DMPQ: EVM offer a smooth way for functioning of polling and result declaration but still they are always under radar. In this context , explain the advantage of EVM over ballot and the concern raised against its use
Advantage of EVM: Saving of lot of papers and hence eco-friendly. Time saver as result declaration does not take too much of time. It reduces the chance of booth capturing. No bogus vote and no double vote. EVM can be Read More …
DMPQ-What is No Confidence motion? Is it really an effective tool to put a check on executive?
A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary motion which is moved in the Lok Sabha against the entire council of ministers, stating that they are no longer deemed fit to hold positions of responsibility due to their inadequacy in some respect Read More …
DMPQ- Education gives a human being the power to discriminate between right and wrong, good or bad. Discuss the statement in the context of basic education being the criteria for fighting election.
Supreme court of India in its judgement rightly stated that it is only education which gives a human being the power to discriminate between right and wrong, good or bad. Hence educational criteria is valid criteria. The states under article Read More …