1. Multiple Schemes Launched by Govt to Provide Financial Support to Women Across India (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2113658 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice, GS2 – Governance Context Recognizing women’s entrepreneurial spirit, the Indian government launched schemes providing financial support, skill development, and business opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Government Schemes for Women’s Financial Empowerment PYQ: “Microfinance…
1. India’s marginalised Parliament in budgetary affairs (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Budget reflects a nation’s economic vision, but in India, parliamentary influence is minimal. Strengthening legislative oversight through pre-Budget discussions and a Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) is crucial for transparency and…
1. Civil society groups call on govt. to not water down RTI Act (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Over 30 civil society organizations have urged the Union government to refrain from weakening the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 . Analysis of the…
Article 243C of Constitution of India deals with Composition of Panchayats Original Text of Article 243C of Constitution of India (1) Subject to the provisions of this Part, the Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with respect to the composition of Panchayats:Panchayat at any level and the number of seats in such…
Article 243B of Constitution of India deals with Constitution of Panchayats Original Text of Article 243B of Constitution of India (1) There shall be constituted in every State, Panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels in accordance with the provisions of this Part.(2) Notwithstanding anything in clause (1), Panchayats at the intermediate level may…
Article 243A of Constitution of India deals with Gram Sabha Original Text of Article 243A of Constitution of India A Gram Sabha may exercise such powers and perform such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide. Questions related to Article 243A of Constitution of India For Further…
Article 243 of Constitution of India deals with Definitions Original Text of Article 243 of Constitution of India In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,—(a) “district” means a district in a State;(b) “Gram Sabha” means a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of…
Article 241 of the Constitution of India deals with High Courts for Union Territories Original Text of Article 241 of Constitution of India (1) Parliament may by law constitute a High Court for a 4[Union territory] or declare any court in any [such territory] to be a High Court for all or any of the…
Article 240 of Constitution of India deals with Power of President to make regulations for certain Union territories Original Text of Article 240 of Constitution of India (1) The President may make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Union territory of—(a) the Andaman and Nicobar Islands;(b) Lakshadweep;](c) Dadra and Nagar Haveli…
Article 239B of Constitution of India deals with Power of administrator to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature Original Text of Article 239B of Constitution of India (1) If at any time, except when the Legislature of 2[the Union territory of 3[Puducherry]] is in session, the administrator thereof is satisfied that circumstances exist which render…
