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ON DELIMITATION: WHAT INDIA NEEDS IS A NEW COMPACT THAT ISN’T BASED ON DOMINANCE Why in the News? The debate over the “one person, one vote” principle has resurfaced, questioning whether it alone is sufficient to ensure fair representation in India. Recent political developments framed as women’s reservation have been criticised as potentially masking a …
Read MoreWomen’s Reservation Debate: States Rights And Caste Concerns Why in the News ? The debate on women’s reservation in legislatures resurfaced after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 was defeated in Lok Sabha, reviving discussions on states’ rights, caste representation, and past experiences of quotas in local bodies. Evolution of Women’s Reservation in Local Governance: …
Read MoreDelimitation Proposal Sparks Debate on Federal Representation Balance Why in the News ? The Centre has proposed inter-State redistribution of Lok Sabha seats based on the 2011 Census, alongside increasing total seats and implementing women’s reservation, triggering concerns over federal balance and representation of southern States ahead of future elections. Key Provisions of Proposed Delimitation …
Read MoreDeepening Global Corruption: Lessons and Imperatives for India Syllabus: GS – 2 – Corruption , Good Governance Focus : The Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 highlights rising global corruption and India’s stagnant performance. It underscores the need to strengthen transparency, institutional accountability, and regulatory simplification. Corruption is not just a governance issue but an …
Read MorePM Modi Honors Dr Rajendra Prasad’s Birth Anniversary Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary, highlighting his contributions to India’s freedom struggle, the Constituent Assembly, and his legacy as the first President of India, remembered for humility, courage, and national service. Prime Minister’s …
Read MoreBackground The Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) is a non-partisan forum of Indian members of parliament (MPs) who are interested in promoting closer ties between India and the United Kingdom (UK). It was founded in 1947, shortly after India’s independence. The IPG is open to all MPs, regardless of their party or group affiliation. It meets …
Read MoreIntroduction Parliamentary forums are specialized groups or associations within a parliamentary system that bring together members of parliament (MPs) or legislators to address specific issues, concerns, or areas of interest. These forums provide a platform for lawmakers to engage in in-depth discussions, research, and advocacy related to their particular focus areas. Parliamentary forums are typically …
Read MoreIntroduction The Indian Parliament is a massive and complex body that deals with a wide range of issues. It’s challenging for the Parliament to effectively deliberate on all matters due to its size, diversity of functions, and the limited time available. To assist in its duties, the Parliament relies on a number of committees. These …
Read MoreMeaning Cabinet committees are extra-constitutional bodies that are set up by the Prime Minister of India to assist the Cabinet in its decision-making process. They are typically composed of senior cabinet ministers and experts in the field that the committee is concerned with. Cabinet committees are of two types: standing and ad hoc. Standing committees …
Read MoreMeaning Inter-state relations in India pertain to the interactions and relationships between the various federal units, including states and union territories. These relationships are governed by the Indian Constitution, with administrative relations covered in Part XI and trade and commerce in Part XIII. The inter-state relationship in India is typically cooperative, with states collaborating to …
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