India follows a quasi-federal system under its Constitution. Powers are divided between the Union and the States through the Seventh Schedule. This division ensures effective governance while maintaining national unity and regional autonomy. BulletsIn India described as a Union of States, not a confederation Power division based on Seventh Schedule of the Constitution Union List
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India follows a quasi-federal system under its Constitution. Powers are divided between the Union and the States through the Seventh Schedule. This division ensures effective governance while maintaining national unity and regional autonomy. BulletsIn India described as a Union of States, not a confederation Power division based on Seventh Schedule of the Constitution Union List
Economic nationalism refers to policies prioritizing national economic interests. Rooted in history, it has re-emerged globally due to globalization backlash, financial crises, and strategic concerns. BulletsIn Originated in mercantilism between 16th and 18th centuries Expanded during industrialization with tariffs and quotas Declined after World War II with free trade institutions Revived amid globalization dissatisfaction and
Economic nationalism refers to policies prioritizing national economic interests. Rooted in history, it has re-emerged globally due to globalization backlash, financial crises, and strategic concerns. BulletsIn Originated in mercantilism between 16th and 18th centuries Expanded during industrialization with tariffs and quotas Declined after World War II with free trade institutions Revived amid globalization dissatisfaction and
The Supreme Court has ruled that an employee who resigns from service forfeits past service and is not entitled to pensionary benefits, even after completing nearly 30 years of service. The judgment clarifies the legal distinction between resignation and voluntary retirement under the Central Civil Services Pension Rules. BulletsIn Supreme Court ruling delivered on December
The Supreme Court has ruled that an employee who resigns from service forfeits past service and is not entitled to pensionary benefits, even after completing nearly 30 years of service. The judgment clarifies the legal distinction between resignation and voluntary retirement under the Central Civil Services Pension Rules. BulletsIn Supreme Court ruling delivered on December
India’s judiciary is facing a severe pendency crisis, with over 4.80 crore cases pending in lower courts and nearly 91,000 in the Supreme Court as of 2025. Rising vacancies, inadequate infrastructure, and slow recruitment are intensifying delays, prompting calls for urgent systemic reforms. BulletsIn 4.80 crore cases pending in lower courts; SC pendency up 30%
India’s judiciary is facing a severe pendency crisis, with over 4.80 crore cases pending in lower courts and nearly 91,000 in the Supreme Court as of 2025. Rising vacancies, inadequate infrastructure, and slow recruitment are intensifying delays, prompting calls for urgent systemic reforms. BulletsIn 4.80 crore cases pending in lower courts; SC pendency up 30%
India faces deep challenges in health, education and human resource development. Problems span access, quality, financing, infrastructure and workforce shortages. Government schemes exist, but gaps persist in outcomes and equity. BulletsIn • Limited access to quality healthcare for rural and vulnerable populations. • Severe shortage of doctors, nurses and allied health staff nationwide. • High
India faces deep challenges in health, education and human resource development. Problems span access, quality, financing, infrastructure and workforce shortages. Government schemes exist, but gaps persist in outcomes and equity. BulletsIn • Limited access to quality healthcare for rural and vulnerable populations. • Severe shortage of doctors, nurses and allied health staff nationwide. • High
India maintains two major identity databases — the National Population Register (NPR) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). NPR records all usual residents, while NRC identifies only citizens. Both gained attention due to debates on citizenship, Aadhaar, and the Citizenship Amendment Bill. BulletsIn • NPR records all usual residents staying 6+ months • NRC
India maintains two major identity databases — the National Population Register (NPR) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). NPR records all usual residents, while NRC identifies only citizens. Both gained attention due to debates on citizenship, Aadhaar, and the Citizenship Amendment Bill. BulletsIn • NPR records all usual residents staying 6+ months • NRC
The Supreme Court of India, established on January 28, 1950, completed 75 years of its existence, marked by commemorative events in 2024 including a new flag, insignia, stamp, and coin. Over the decades, the apex court has shaped India’s constitutional framework through landmark judgments, judicial innovation, and expanded access to justice. BulletsIn 75 years completed
The Supreme Court of India, established on January 28, 1950, completed 75 years of its existence, marked by commemorative events in 2024 including a new flag, insignia, stamp, and coin. Over the decades, the apex court has shaped India’s constitutional framework through landmark judgments, judicial innovation, and expanded access to justice. BulletsIn 75 years completed
India is home to over 645 tribal communities, known as Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution. These groups represent diverse cultures, languages and traditional practices, forming 8.6% of India’s population as per Census 2011. BulletsIn • Tribes defined as social groups linked by shared culture, ties, dialect • 645+ tribes listed under Schedule 5 of the
India is home to over 645 tribal communities, known as Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution. These groups represent diverse cultures, languages and traditional practices, forming 8.6% of India’s population as per Census 2011. BulletsIn • Tribes defined as social groups linked by shared culture, ties, dialect • 645+ tribes listed under Schedule 5 of the
India faces deep structural problems in medical education, from unequal access to poor quality standards. The Medical Council of India (MCI), long criticised for corruption and inefficiency, has worsened the crisis, prompting major reforms through the National Medical Commission Bill. BulletsIn • India has largest medical colleges but weak basic healthcare access • MCI blamed
India faces deep structural problems in medical education, from unequal access to poor quality standards. The Medical Council of India (MCI), long criticised for corruption and inefficiency, has worsened the crisis, prompting major reforms through the National Medical Commission Bill. BulletsIn • India has largest medical colleges but weak basic healthcare access • MCI blamed
India’s criminal justice system, rooted in colonial-era laws, faces criticism due to poor conviction rates and delays. With only 16% convictions in cases registered, the government is re-evaluating the Malimath Committee Report (2003) to modernise policing, prosecution, and judicial processes. BulletsIn India’s conviction rate ~16%; shows deep systemic inefficiency CJS still based on outdated colonial
India’s criminal justice system, rooted in colonial-era laws, faces criticism due to poor conviction rates and delays. With only 16% convictions in cases registered, the government is re-evaluating the Malimath Committee Report (2003) to modernise policing, prosecution, and judicial processes. BulletsIn India’s conviction rate ~16%; shows deep systemic inefficiency CJS still based on outdated colonial
