Constitutional Amendment methods and important constitutional amendments.

  Amendments to the Constitution are made by the Parliament, the procedure for which is laid out in Article 368. An amendment bill must be passed by both the Houses of the Parliament by a two-thirds majority and voting. In addition to this, certain amendments which pertain to the federal nature of the Constitution must … Read more Constitutional Amendment methods and important constitutional amendments.

Tughlaq Dynasty : Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq- Political and administrative experiments, Feroze Shah Tughlaq

Tughlaq Dynasty Third of the five dynasties that ruled Delhi, the Tughluq Dynasty was, perhaps, one of the strongest of the Delhi Sultanates.The Tughlaqs were basically of Turkish origin and the family was essentially Muslim. Around the year 1321, Ghazi Tughlaq ascended the throne and was given the title Ghiyath al-Din Tughlaq. The Tughlaq dynasty … Read more Tughlaq Dynasty : Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq- Political and administrative experiments, Feroze Shah Tughlaq

Khalji dynasty : Jalaluddin Khalji, Alauddin Khalji-Expansion of Sultanate, Administration, reforms, Military reforms, Economic Reforms.

  KHILJI DYNASITY   After the decline of the Slave dynasty, the Sultanate became even more fragile and instable due to the numerous revolts and internal aggression. The Khilji dynasty started with the crowning of Jalaluddin Khilji by the nobles. This was around the year 1290 A.D. But within a few years, he was killed … Read more Khalji dynasty : Jalaluddin Khalji, Alauddin Khalji-Expansion of Sultanate, Administration, reforms, Military reforms, Economic Reforms.

13.07.17 Uttarakhand Current Affairs

  Uttarakhand   Uttrakhand Government launches the Super 30 coaching.   ð The Uttrakhand government has launched its own version of ‘Super 30’, which is an innovative educational programme. The aim is to improve the standard of higher education in the state. ð Another similar scheme, sponsored by the state government, is also being introduced … Read more 13.07.17 Uttarakhand Current Affairs

State Executive:-Governor,Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers

The Governor is the head of the state executive. He is also the representative of the Centre in  the  state.  The Governor acts as the nominal head whereas the real power lies in the hand of the  Chief Ministers of the states and the Chief Minister’s Council of Ministers. Article 153 of the Constitution states … Read more State Executive:-Governor,Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers

Union Executive:-President,Vice President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers

Union Executive:-President The Union executive consists of the President, the Prime minister and the Council of ministers. Powers and functions of The President of India The President is the head of the Indian State. He is the first citizen of India and acts as the symbol of unity, integrity and solidarity of the nation. Article … Read more Union Executive:-President,Vice President, Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers

Judiciary : Composition, Role, Judicial Review and Judicial Activism.

Union Judiciary : The Supreme Court ; its role and powers The Supreme Court is the highest court of The Indian Republic.  Judiciary, the third organ of the government, has an important role to play in the governance. It settles the disputes, interprets laws, protects fundamental rights and acts as guardian of the Constitution. India … Read more Judiciary : Composition, Role, Judicial Review and Judicial Activism.

Federal Structure: Union-State relations.

The Indian constitution provides for a federal framework with powers (legislative ,executive and financial) divided between the center and the states. However, there is no division of judicial power as the constitution has established an integrated judicial system to enforce both the central laws as well as state law. The Indian federation is not the … Read more Federal Structure: Union-State relations.

10.07.17 UKPCS (Uttarakhand) current affairs

Uttarakhand   Uttarakhand HC directs sealing hotels in Nainital with insufficient parking by September 15.   An Uttarakhand high court (HC) order which directs the Nainital district administration to seal hotels, guesthouses and homestays which do not have adequate parking space, has left hoteliers and guesthouse operators in the lake town alarmed.   In case the capacity of a hotel … Read more 10.07.17 UKPCS (Uttarakhand) current affairs

09.07.17 Uttarakhand current affairs

Uttarakhand   Young government doctors to be posted in dist hospitals in hills for 3 years.   In a move aimed at ‘disciplining’ young government doctors and instilling in them a sense of duty towards patients, the Uttarakhand health department has decided to incorporate a new set of guidelines in the bonds signed by MBBS students.   … Read more 09.07.17 Uttarakhand current affairs