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Introduction Political parties are organized groups of people who share similar political views and work to achieve those goals through elections. They play a vital role in democracies by providing voters with choices, mobilizing support for candidates and policies, and holding governments accountable. Political parties typically have a set of core principles or beliefs that …
Read MoreIntroduction Elections are fundamental to democracy, and political parties with diverse ideologies are essential to its vitality. However, party defections remain a concern, leading to the introduction of the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule) to protect democratic principles. While it has reduced individual defections, mass defections persist, raising concerns about its impact on legislators’ independence and …
Read MoreBackground The history of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is rooted in the global concept of ombudsman institutions. The idea of an ombudsman can be traced back to Sweden in 1809, and it gained prominence after World War II. In India, the concept of a constitutional Ombudsman was first proposed by Ashok Kumar Sen, the …
Read MoreIntroduction The Election Commission in India is a permanent and independent body established by the Constitution to ensure free and fair elections. Its powers, as outlined in Article 324 of the Constitution, include the superintendence, direction, and control of elections for parliament, state legislatures, the office of the president, and the office of the vice-president. …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Focus: THE RELEASE OF the factsheet of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) has sparked a flurry of activ-ity Source: Hindu According to World Bank, Poverty is pronounced deprivation in well-being, and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Model code of conduct in elections , ECI’s Powers and the need for legal enforcement of MCC Focus : The article debates whether the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in India needs legal enforcement to improve its implementation during elections. It explores arguments for and against giving the MCC legal teeth, emphasizing …
Read MoreBackground Demand for a Constituent Assembly: The demand for a new constitution for India had been growing throughout the struggle for independence against British colonial rule. This demand was deeply rooted in the decades-long fight for self-rule, led by prominent leaders and freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Patel. These leaders, along …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Over four lakh undertrials barred from voting; legal experts advocate for their voting rights amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections. About Blanket Ban on Undertrials: Over four lakh undertrials in various prisons nationwide are unable to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections due to a sweeping ban. Section 62(5) of The …
Read More“Hello, everyone! Welcome back to the Universal Group Institutions’ channel, right here from Bangalore! Today, we’re delving deep into the 18th Lok Sabha Elections of 2024. But before we jump into the fascinating details and unique stories of this election, let’s start with the foundation of it all – the Constitution of India, which lays …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Focus: 17th Lok Sabhas concluded its proceedings with extended sessions Source: The Hindu In the ever-evolving landscape of parliamentary dynamics, the functioning of legislative bodies offers invaluable insights into the changing priorities and challenges faced …
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