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Growth Of Legislature In India

The growth of the legislature in India reflects the evolution of democracy. It began with the Government of India Act 1919. This act introduced limited self-governance. The Constitution of India, adopted in 1950, established a bicameral system. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha represent the people and states, respectively. Over time, the legislature has expanded its powers and responsibilities, shaping India's governance.

National Knowledge Commission (NKC)

The National Knowledge Commission (NKC) was constituted by the Prime Minister in 2005. The Commission has one Chairperson...

 July 27, 2024

Public Policy: Major Public Policies

The BJP led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is initiating the task of the examining the pre-2014 government policies...

 July 26, 2024

The Government of the State

Article 153 refers to the office of a Governor for each State whereas Article 154 says that all...

 June 20, 2024

The Indian Independence Act, 1947

(i) The Act of 1947 gave freedom to India; (ii) The country was partitioned into two dominions: India...

 April 5, 2024

UPSC Mains Syllabus for General Studies

The UPSC Mains Examination consists of a total of seven papers plus personality test, each covering a specific...

 December 26, 2022

Goods and Services Tax

The introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a very significant step in the field of indirect...

 December 12, 2022

Jammu and Kashmir�Special Status

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution grants special status to the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Article 370...

 December 2, 2022

Pre-Congress Organisations

As a result of the growth of nationalism in India, there started'a movement in political ideas and organizations....

 October 20, 2022

Rule of the British Government

The rule of the British Government in India from 1858 to 1947'had an impact on our governance, society,...

 October 19, 2022

Growth of Legislature In India

Background The Act of 1858 made changes in the Home government in'particular. The administration of India was left...

 October 19, 2022

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