indian polity

VVPAT Machines in Election, Functions, Uses, Criticism

In recent years, the integrity and transparency of elections have come under scrutiny worldwide. In India, concerns over the accuracy and reliability of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have led to the introduction of a supplementary system known as the Voter...

Salary of Chief Ministers in India Per Month and Statewise

The Salaries of Chief Ministers, who are among India's elite and make more money than the President of India, are explained in this article. The chief minister is one of the primary recipients of the heedless generosity that follows an elected...

Electoral Reforms in India, Challenges, Reforms & Issues

India, with its vast population and strong democratic foundation, holds elections of immense significance. However, over time, several challenges have emerged, threatening the fairness and integrity of the electoral process. In response to these challenges, electoral reforms have been introduced...

Election Commission of India, Articles, Functions, Powers, Provisions

Election Commissioner of India Latest Update Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu were recently appointed as Election Commissioners in India on 14th March 2024. Both were chosen by a high-powered Selection Panel which is chaired by Prime Minister Modi, Congress...

Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) Could be Removed from Kashmir

Context: Regional parties in Jammu & Kashmir reacted cautiously to the Home Minister's suggestion of potentially revoking AFSPA and pulling back troops post-elections. More on News The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the enforcement of the Armed Forces (Special...

List of Prime Ministers of India 1947 to 2024, Current PM

The prime minister is the head of the executive branch and the presiding authority under India's parliamentary system of government. The prime minister is typically the leader of the party or coalition that holds a majority in the Lok Sabha,...

Chief Justice of India List From 1950-2024, Name, Tenure

The Chief Justice of India serves as the head of the country's judiciary, overseeing the Supreme Court and case allocation. The role of Chief Justice of India involves assigning relevant matters to judicial benches as per Article 145 of the...

Salient Features of Indian Constitution, Complete Details

Salient Features of Indian Constitution Salient Features of Constitution of India: The Indian Constitution opens with a preamble. The Constitution's aims, goals, and fundamental precepts are outlined in the Preamble. These goals, which follow from the Preamble, have directly and indirectly influenced the Constitution's...

Competition Commission of India (CCI), Composition, Function and Challenges

Context: The Competition Commission of India ordered a probe after finding Google’s user choice billing (UCB) system to be prima facie anti-competitive. About Competition Commission of India What it is: A statutory body set up by the Indian government in...

President’s Veto on State Bills

Context: Kerala is set to present a legal challenge in the Supreme Court regarding President Droupadi Murmu's decision to withhold approval of bills passed by the state legislature. Background of President's Veto on State Bills The President had withheld assent...