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With a network of around 5 lakh fair price shops (FPS) distributing commodities worth more than Rs 30,000 crore annually to the PDS in India is perhaps the largest distribution network of its kind in the world. However, there are huge challenges faced by the PDS across the

[Foreign Policy] India - Africa Summit : Why it is important ?

The Third India Africa Summit takes place in New Delhi between October 26-30. Over 50 African countries are expected to take part with most of them represented by their heads of state or

[Studyplan] Best Strategy, Studyplan, Tips & Books for Public Administration Optional UPSC by Topper Prem Ranjan Singh (Rank 62, UPSC CSE 2013)

Public administration has become very tricky to score in UPSC. Fortunately I have been able to score
good marks in this subject…

[Polity] Amendment Process under Indian Constitution

The procedure of amendment makes the Constitution of India neither totally rigid nor totally flexible, rather a curious mixture of both. Some provisions can be easily changed and for some others, special

[Polity] Punchhi Commission Recommendations in Brief

The Punchhi Commission on Centre – State relation was constituted on April 28, 2007 by the UPA government, under the chairmanship of former Chief Justice of India Justice Madan Mohan Punchhi,

[Analysis] SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) and its Relevance

None of the nation has sufficient power to choose its geographical neighbors. Its boundaries, priorities, ideologies, governments etc. may change over the time but it cannot simply ignore its neighbors. In this

[Analysis] Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Campaign) : "Hygiene is More Important than Political Independence" !

Clean India campaign can trace back its initiatives long back to the period of Mahatma Gandhi and he protracted the importance of hygiene India with embarking the words "hygiene is more important

[Polity] National Judicial Appointments Commission

The National Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2014 (NJAC Bill) that seeks to replace the present collegium system of  choosing judges, was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 13, 2014 and

[Polity] All Amendments in Indian Constitution Useful for UPSC Exams

Amendments are very frequently asked in Civil Services Exam by UPSC and other Exams :

Amendments	Date of Enforcement	Objectives
1st amendment	June 18, 1951	To fully secure the constitutional validity of zamindari abolition laws.

[Polity] Important Parliamentary Terms

(1) “Act“–

• A Bill passed by both  Houses of Parliament and assented to by the President.

[Polity] The Union (Articles 52-78 & Article 123)

The essence of the parliamentary type of government is that the head of the State is the constitutional head and the real executive powers are vested in the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister is the

[Polity] Public Interest Litigation (PIL) : Way to Justice

Introduction
The development of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the country has very recently uncovered its own pitfalls and drawbacks. The genuine causes and cases of public interest have in fact receded to

[Polity] The Union Executive : The President of India [Part -1]

Union Executive 

• India is a democratic republic with a parliamentary form of government. The government  at the Central level is called ‘Union Government’ and at the State level it is known as ‘State

[Studyplan] Best Strategy, Studyplan, Booklist,Tips and Notes for UPSC by Topper Ira Singhal Rank-1 UPSC CSE-2014, Geography Optional

Preparation Strategy :
PLEASE NOTE THESE ARE JUST MY OPINIONS AND MY WAYS OF DOING THINGS. IN NO WAY IS ALL THIS WHAT I ASK ALL OF YOU TO DO.

Sri Lanka: A Democratic Revolution in the Making ?

Change in Sri Lanka cannot end with the defeat of Mahinda Rajapaksa. An overhaul of the executive presidency and accountability for all war crimes going back to the 1970s need to be established and a

[Diaspora] Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2015 : All you need to know about 13th PBD

The event is also known as ‘Non-Resident Indian Day’ as it marked the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa in the year 1915 on the same day i.e. January 9.

[Foreign Policy] INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY: BIG SHIFT OR PRAGMATIC MAKEOVER? – ANALYSIS

• President Obama’s visit to New Delhi as guest of honour for the Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2015 has been notable beyond its significant symbolism. It was marked by the

[Polity] Superior Position of Centre in Legislative Relations between Union and States

The Constitution in its Part XI lays down the Legislative Relations between the Union and the States. It lays down a division of legislative powers between the two. While doing so, it does not follow the

[Polity] Important Parliamentary Term as used in Indian Parliament

1. Question Hour:

During the parliamentary session, the day's business normally begins with the question hour. The Ministers reply to the questions raised by the members of the Parliament.

[Polity] Constitution: Meaning, Types and Importance of Constitution

Constitution is the supreme law of each State. It lays down rules regarding the organisation, powers and functions of government. It also defines the basic features of the State and the relation between the citizens and the State.