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75 Years of the Indian Constitution | UPSC

Introduction  November 26, 1949, marks a defining moment in Indian history as the Constituent Assembly finalized the Indian Constitution. 75 years later, this monumental document continues to stand as the cornerstone of the world’s largest democracy.  The longevity of India’s Constitution, far exceeding the global average lifespan of 17 years, is a testament to its […]

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Tackling Delhi’s Air Pollution | Insights for UPSC Prep

Introduction Delhi’s air pollution crisis has once again captured attention as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas, including Alipur, Anand Vihar, Bawana, Narela, Pusa, and Sonia Vihar, has hit the hazardous 500 mark.  This choking smog has forced the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the Delhi-NCR region, highlighting the

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One Nation One Election: Impact on Indian Democracy | UPSC

Introduction The Union Cabinet has recently approved the recommendations of the Ramnath Kovind-led High-Level Committee on One Nation, One Election.  The committee has outlined a roadmap where simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies will be the initial step, followed by municipal and panchayat elections within 100 days of the general election.  To

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Political Majority Vs Legislative Majority | UPSC

Political Majority Vs Legislative Majority Context: The Supreme Court has asked whether Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar “contradicted” a Constitution Bench judgment to bank on ‘legislative majority’ as a criterion to declare Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction as the “real” Shiv Sena. Deciding the disqualification petitions filed against Mr. Shinde, Mr. Narwekar had declared the Chief

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