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Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution: Members, Role, Final Draft & Key Highlights

he Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution was one of the most significant committees formed by the Constituent Assembly. It was constituted on 29th August 1947 with the primary responsibility of scrutinizing and preparing the draft of the Constitution. The...

Reorganisation of States Act 1956, Commissions, Schedules and Purpose

Context: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi criticised the linguistic division of states, calling it a cause for creating "second-class citizens," sparking controversy amid renewed debates on language politics in India. Reorganisation of States The Reorganisation of States in India...

National Cooperative Policy 2025: Objectives, History and Pillars

Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced a new National Cooperative Policy, replacing the 23-year-old existing framework to strengthen and modernise India’s Cooperative Sector. About National Cooperative Policy 2025 Launched by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in...

Longest Serving PM of India, Jawaharlal Nehru and Narendra Modi

India has witnessed several powerful leaders, but only a few have left an enduring legacy through their long and consistent leadership. Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first Prime Minister, and Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister, top the list as the...

National Sports Governance Bill 2025, Objectives and Key Provisions

Context: The Government is preparing to introduce the National Sports Governance Bill during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. National Sports Governance Bill 2025 The Union Government plans to introduce the National Sports Governance Bill 2025 in the Monsoon Session...

Article 174 of the Constitution: Powers of Governor Over State Legislature

Context: The Manipur Congress has sought clarification from the Governor on the constitutional status of the State Assembly, which hasn’t convened since August 2024, raising concerns about a possible violation of Article 174(1) of the Constitution. About the Issue Background:...

Right to Vote in India: Constitutional Provisions and Judicial Interpretation

Context: The Supreme Court is currently hearing petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. A key issue in the debate is the legal status of the ‘right to vote.’ Right to Vote The right to...

National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)

Context: NESTS signed a 5-year MoU with Avanti Fellows to provide JEE/NEET coaching to tribal students in Eklavya schools starting 2025–26. National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is an autonomous society established...

Bypoll (Bye-Election) Elections in India, Constitutional Provisions

Context: The swearing-in of newly elected BJP and AAP MLAs in the Gujarat Assembly highlights the results of the June 2024 bypolls. About Bypoll (Bye-Election) Elections Bypolls (or bye-elections) are elections held to fill vacancies in the legislature when a...

Question Hour in Parliament: Meaning, Types and Significance

Context: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien said that ‘Question Hour is one of the few tools still available to the opposition to hold the government accountable’. Question Hour in Parliament Question Hour, which allows for asking and answering questions...