MPPSC MAINS 2023 Paper-II

Points to Remember: The seven pillars of NITI Aayog represent its core focus areas for national development. Understanding these pillars is crucial to grasping the organization’s strategic goals and operational framework. Introduction: NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), established in 2015, replaced the Planning Commission of India. It functions as a policy think tank, … Read more

Points to Remember: Public Interest Litigation (PIL) aims to protect fundamental rights. PIL is accessible to all, regardless of direct personal stake. PIL seeks redressal of grievances affecting a large segment of the population. Introduction: Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a legal mechanism that allows any citizen to approach a court of law to raise … Read more

Points to Remember: Judicial review’s role in upholding the rule of law. Its impact on protecting individual rights. Its contribution to the balance of power within a government. Introduction: Judicial review, the power of the judiciary to review and invalidate laws and government actions inconsistent with a higher law (such as a constitution), is a … Read more

Points to Remember: India’s party system has evolved significantly since independence. Categorizing party systems requires considering the number of dominant parties and their interactions. Different scholars may use slightly varying classifications. Introduction: India’s political landscape since its independence in 1947 has been characterized by a dynamic and evolving party system. Understanding the different phases of … Read more

Points to Remember: Federalism in India is a complex system with both unitary and federal characteristics. The Indian Constitution doesn’t explicitly define itself as a federal system, but several features point towards its federal nature. The balance between federal and unitary aspects has been a subject of ongoing debate and evolution. Introduction: The Indian Constitution … Read more