Article 360 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a Financial Emergency when India’s economic stability, fiscal system, or national credit faces serious threat. BulletsIn Article 360 empowers the President to impose Financial Emergency if India’s financial stability or economic credibility comes under severe constitutional or fiscal danger. Financial Emergency provisions were adopted
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Article 360 of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a Financial Emergency when India’s economic stability, fiscal system, or national credit faces serious threat. BulletsIn Article 360 empowers the President to impose Financial Emergency if India’s financial stability or economic credibility comes under severe constitutional or fiscal danger. Financial Emergency provisions were adopted
Legal recognition of transgender rights has emerged as a major social justice issue focused on equality, dignity, constitutional protection, and inclusive development in India. BulletsIn Transgender persons are individuals whose gender identity does not fully align with the biological sex assigned to them at birth. The World Health Organization differentiates sex as biological characteristics while
Legal recognition of transgender rights has emerged as a major social justice issue focused on equality, dignity, constitutional protection, and inclusive development in India. BulletsIn Transgender persons are individuals whose gender identity does not fully align with the biological sex assigned to them at birth. The World Health Organization differentiates sex as biological characteristics while
The Basic Structure Doctrine is a landmark judicial principle developed by the Supreme Court to ensure that Parliament cannot alter the fundamental framework and core values of the Indian Constitution through amendments. BulletsIn Basic Structure Doctrine was established in the historic Kesavananda Bharati case of 1973. Doctrine states that Parliament cannot amend the core structure
The Basic Structure Doctrine is a landmark judicial principle developed by the Supreme Court to ensure that Parliament cannot alter the fundamental framework and core values of the Indian Constitution through amendments. BulletsIn Basic Structure Doctrine was established in the historic Kesavananda Bharati case of 1973. Doctrine states that Parliament cannot amend the core structure
Fundamental Duties are constitutional responsibilities added to encourage patriotism, discipline and civic awareness among citizens while balancing Fundamental Rights with duties towards the nation. BulletsIn Fundamental Duties are included in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution. They were added through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 during Emergency period. Concept of Fundamental Duties was inspired
Fundamental Duties are constitutional responsibilities added to encourage patriotism, discipline and civic awareness among citizens while balancing Fundamental Rights with duties towards the nation. BulletsIn Fundamental Duties are included in Part IV-A of the Indian Constitution. They were added through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 during Emergency period. Concept of Fundamental Duties was inspired
The Rajagopalachari Formula, proposed by C. Rajagopalachari, aimed to resolve the deadlock between the Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League over the demand for Pakistan and India’s independence. BulletsIn Rajagopalachari Formula was proposed in 1945 to break political deadlock between Congress and Muslim League. It is also known as CR Formula or Rajaji
The Rajagopalachari Formula, proposed by C. Rajagopalachari, aimed to resolve the deadlock between the Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League over the demand for Pakistan and India’s independence. BulletsIn Rajagopalachari Formula was proposed in 1945 to break political deadlock between Congress and Muslim League. It is also known as CR Formula or Rajaji
The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and government jobs without affecting existing SC, ST and OBC quotas. BulletsIn The Central Government introduced the 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill in 2019 to provide 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in India. The amendment added special provisions under Articles 15
The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in education and government jobs without affecting existing SC, ST and OBC quotas. BulletsIn The Central Government introduced the 124th Constitutional Amendment Bill in 2019 to provide 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in India. The amendment added special provisions under Articles 15
Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code empowers magistrates to prohibit public gatherings and impose emergency restrictions to maintain law, safety, and public order. BulletsIn Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code is a colonial-era legal provision used to prevent public disorder, riots, and emergency security threats. The law allows district magistrates and executive magistrates
Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code empowers magistrates to prohibit public gatherings and impose emergency restrictions to maintain law, safety, and public order. BulletsIn Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code is a colonial-era legal provision used to prevent public disorder, riots, and emergency security threats. The law allows district magistrates and executive magistrates
The National Commission for Minorities was established to safeguard minority rights, monitor constitutional protections and address discrimination faced by minority communities in India. BulletsIn The National Commission for Minorities became a statutory body after the National Commission for Minorities Act was enacted in 1992. The commission consists of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and five members, with
The National Commission for Minorities was established to safeguard minority rights, monitor constitutional protections and address discrimination faced by minority communities in India. BulletsIn The National Commission for Minorities became a statutory body after the National Commission for Minorities Act was enacted in 1992. The commission consists of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and five members, with
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2013 focused on boosting research, innovation, scientific growth, and inclusive development through stronger public-private participation and global competitiveness. BulletsIn Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2013 was introduced to promote faster, sustainable, and inclusive national development through science-driven growth and innovation. The policy emphasized both “STI for people” and “people for
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2013 focused on boosting research, innovation, scientific growth, and inclusive development through stronger public-private participation and global competitiveness. BulletsIn Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2013 was introduced to promote faster, sustainable, and inclusive national development through science-driven growth and innovation. The policy emphasized both “STI for people” and “people for
Delhi launched the Aftercare Scheme for Young Persons to support education, rehabilitation, employment, and independent living opportunities for youths leaving childcare institutions after attaining adulthood. BulletsIn Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Aftercare Scheme for Young Persons on 10 May 2026 to strengthen youth rehabilitation and welfare support. The Delhi government allocated ₹3.5 crore
Delhi launched the Aftercare Scheme for Young Persons to support education, rehabilitation, employment, and independent living opportunities for youths leaving childcare institutions after attaining adulthood. BulletsIn Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the Aftercare Scheme for Young Persons on 10 May 2026 to strengthen youth rehabilitation and welfare support. The Delhi government allocated ₹3.5 crore
