Panchayat Autonomy- Provisions & Challenges
Recently, an upsarpanch (a vice-chairperson of a Gram Panchayat) committed suicide in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district of Telangana. He had reportedly…
Federalism, Decentralisation/Devolution of Powers & Finances
[Editorial] The new approach to federalism – A combination of cooperation and competition
The traditional approach to federalism that sees competition and cooperation at loggerheads is no longer relevant in the post-1990s scenario.
[Editorial] Governor’s Role as Chancellor
What is the Governor’s role in universities? Governor is generally the ex-officio Chancellor of universities in the states. The Governor’s powers and functions as the…
[Editorial] GST Council’s Decision on Textiles
What did the GST Council decide recently? On New Year’s eve, the Finance Minister announced that the existing GST rate on textiles (of 5%) is…
The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probes within a particular state is being questioned by various States. However, the power of States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India. (250 words) [2021]
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is a national level investigative agency in India that is responsible for investigating cases of corruption, economic crimes, and…
[Editorial] Limits of Cooperation
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[Editorial] Smart Sustainable Cities
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State Revenue – Loss In Times Of Lockdown
With the imposition of nationwide lockdown and the resulting near-standstill in economic activity, the revenue sources of the government have taken a …
Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019: Key Features
Lok Sabha, in July this year, had passed Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in order to hasten the water disputes between the Sta…