It is an interface to the constitution Text of Preamble: “We, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, Social, Economic and Political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and… Continue reading Polity: Preamble

“Framer of Constitution” Idea for it was put forward in 1934 by MN Roy Demand Accepted in 1940 called as “August Offer” was constituted in November 1946 under Cabinet Mission Plan Total Strength: 389 Dr Sachchidan-and Sinha, the oldest member, was elected as the temporary President of the Assembly, following the French practice. Later On,… Continue reading Polity: Constituent Assembly

  Act of 1919: also known as Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms demarcating and separating the central and provincial subjects. It further divided the provincial subjects into two parts—transferred and reserved. transferred subjects were to be administered by the governor with the aid of ministers responsible to the legislative Council reserved subjects were to be administered by the governor… Continue reading Polity: Government of India Acts

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. Article 243 Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj. The scheme was inaugurated by the prime minister on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district. Features: 1. Establishment of a three-tier panchayati raj system—gram panchayat at the village level, panchayat samiti at the block level and zila parishad… Continue reading Polity: Panchayati Raj

1. Planning Commission Setup in March 1950 Bodies under: UIDAI, National Rainfed Area Authority(NRAA) Chairman: PM de facto executive head: Deputy Chairman…formulates and submits 5 year Plan to Central Cabinet. Wholly a Center Constituted Body. 2. National Development Council Established: Aug 1952 Members: 1. PM (Chairman) 2. Central Cabinet Ministers 3. CM of states/ UT… Continue reading Polity: Non Constitutional Bodies

1. Election Commission Article 324 CEC+2 EC =3 EC in India all three having same salary,Perks etc as Judge of SC. Appointed by President. Term 6 years or 65 yrs of age whichever is less. Can be removed by same process as Judges of SC. 2. Comptroller and Auditor General of India Article 148. Head… Continue reading Polity: Constitutional Bodies

Supreme Court Inaugurated: 28 January 1950. (2 days after Republic Day 🙂 ) Earlier: Federal Court. Highest Court: British Privy Council Articles: 124-147 in Part V of Constitution. Appointments: Judges are appointed by: President on advise of CJI CJI Appointed by President after consultation with other Judges.  

Session of Parliament: Maximum gap of 6 months between two sessions of Parliament. 3 Sessions of Parliament 1. Budget( Feb-May) 2. Monsoon (Jul-Sept) 3. Winter (Nov-Dec) Quorum 1/10 of members including Speaker/Chairman Ordinary Vs Money Bill

Parliament: legislative organ of the Union government COMPOSITION OF THE TWO HOUSES Rajya Sabha   The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250, 238.Representatives of the states and union territories (elected indirectly) and 12 are nominated by the president. 1. Representation of States The representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha are elected by… Continue reading Polity:Parliament- Part1