Context: A landmark law on Panchayati Raj institutions that came into effect on April 24, 1993, marks its 30 year anniversary. Panchayati Raj Institutions The Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) is a system of rural local self-government in India, which involves the management of local affairs by elected local bodies. It aims to build democracy at …
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Public Account Committee, History, Member, Chairman, Function & Significance
Public Accounts Committee The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was established as a committee of Parliamentarians. Its goal is to examine the finances of the Indian government. One of India’s earliest parliamentary committees is PAC Committee. It was originally codified as the Montford Reforms in the Government of India Act, 1919. This group is also referred to …
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Current Affairs 14th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam
Current Affairs 14th April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Transfer of Cases under CrPC, 1973 Context: The Supreme Court has held in a judgment that criminal cases under trial should be transferred from one State to another only in “exceptional circumstances”. About the ‘Transfer of Cases under CrPC, 1973’ The procedure to be mandatorily followed …
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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC – 31 March 2023
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) Recently seen in news, the term ‘capital market deepening’ is related to which one of the following? Development of new capital market instruments Establishing capital markets in low-income countries Interlinking the banking sector and capital markets Increasing the liquidity and accessibility of capital markets Daily Current Affairs for …
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International Court of Justice, About, Jurisdiction, Composition, Significance & Criticism
International Court of Justice The primary judicial body of the United Nations (UN) is called the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The United Nations Charter created it in June 1945, and it started operating in April 1946. The Peace Palace in The Hague houses its offices(Netherlands). It is noteworthy because it is the only main …
No Slander to Freedom Fighters
Context: The central government through its ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative has endeavored to honour the unsung heroes, icons and events which have huge significance in the freedom struggle yet are not well known by masses. Some Lesser Known Events in the Indian Freedom Struggle The 1857 rebellion is considered the First War of Independence. …
The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 21 March 2023
The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 18 March 2023 The Hindu Editorial Today Japanese Prime Minister discusses Ukraine issue, G-7 and G-20 agendas and bilateral ties with PM Modi during his visit to India to launch the ‘New Plan for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific’. Kishida’s remarks were significant as they …
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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC – 11 March 2023
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2023 Q) Recently seen in news, “Master Plan for Delhi 2041” is developed by: Prime Minister’s Office Ministry of Home Affairs (India) President’s Secretariat None of the above Daily Current Affairs for UPSC – 10 March 2023 Explanation: Option (4) is correct: Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2041 is an …
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Lee Commission, History, Features and Recommendations
Lee Commission The Lee Commission was created in 1923 under the chairmanship of Lord Lee, with an equal number of Indian and British members, with the intention of examining the racial makeup of the superior civil service of the Indian government. It turned in its findings in 1924. The commission considered the suggestions in the …
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Important Boundary Lines in the World List, International Borders
Important Boundary Lines in the World There are numerous Important Boundary Lines in the World, some of which have historical, political, and social significance. The geographical borders of political or legal jurisdictions such as countries, customs territories, and sovereign states are referred to as international boundaries. The process of establishing a border is known as …
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