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Syllabus: GS – 2– India and the type of federalism , Centre – State relations Focus : The Supreme Court’s April 8, 2024 judgment in the Tamil Nadu Governor case is a defining moment for Indian federalism. It reaffirms the constitutional principle that neither elected nor unelected individuals can obstruct the functioning of a democratically …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: FederalismCo-operative Federalism Focus: Recent debates over delimitation, fiscal policies, language issues, and centralization trends have intensified tensions between the Centre and states. The influence of political parties on governance, concerns over state autonomy, and calls for greater cooperative federalism highlight the evolving challenges of India’s federal structure. Federalism in India: Federalism in India …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Asymmetric federalism , cooperative and competitive federalism Focus : The article examines the rationale behind granting special category status to certain Indian states, highlighting the historical context, issues of dependency, lack of accountability, and political influences. It advocates for revisiting the status with improved accountability, monitoring mechanisms, and capacity building to ensure efficient …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Why in the News? Bihar’s demand for special category status (SCS) has been a long-standing issue due to its economic and developmental challenges. The Bihar government estimated that granting special category status would help …
Read MoreIntroduction The Finance Commission in India is a constitutional body responsible for allocating financial resources between the central government and the States. It promotes fiscal stability, fiscal autonomy for States, and the equalization of public services. Established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, it operates on a five-year cycle, impacting fiscal relations significantly and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court questions the government’s control over CBI, citing legal provisions. Judgement reserved on West Bengal’s suit involving CBI’s status. source:examalert About the Supreme Court Questions Government Authority over CBI: The Supreme Court raised doubts over the government’s claim of having no control over the CBI, questioning who else could …
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