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Discover the major reasons for the Mughal Empire’s decline—administrative failures, agrarian crisis, military setbacks, social divisions, and regional decentralization. Includes perspectives from leading historians.
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: FederalismCo-operative FederalismSeparation of PowersCentre-State RelationsInter-State Relations Focus: The Chennai Conclave, convened by Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin, highlighted concerns over growing centralization in India’s governance. It opposed the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats for northern states and called for a balanced Union-state relationship, sparking discussions on federalism, regional representation, and constitutional governance. …
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 MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court, in the case Tanvi Behl vs Shrey Goyal (2025), has struck down domicile-based reservations in post-graduate medical admissions. The judgment applies to State government medical colleges, marking a significant shift in India’s medical education policy. The Court held that domicile-based reservations violate Article 14 (Right to Equality) of …
Read MoreIntroduction Article 244 of the Indian Constitution provides for a special administrative system for designated areas known as ‘scheduled areas’ and ‘tribal areas.’ The governance and protection of the interests of these areas are addressed through two distinct schedules: Fifth Schedule: This schedule deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes …
Read MoreIntroduction Urban local government in India refers to the governance of urban areas by elected representatives. These local governments are responsible for administering and managing various aspects of urban life, including infrastructure, public services, and development. The jurisdiction of an urban local government is typically limited to a specific urban area designated by the state …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreement involving India and/or affecting India’s Interest. FOCUS: The recent publication of General K.M.Munir’s book, “Pakistan: The Untold Story”, has reignited the debate about the origins and nature of Pakistan. Sub-state diplomacy, involving formal interactions between provincial or local governments and foreign entities, has emerged as …
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