Constitutional Provisions Article 72: The President shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence where the sentence is a sentence…
Traditional Forest Dwellers Context Historical Background During the colonial era, the British Empire diverted the abundant wealth of our nation’s forests to fulfill their economic requirements. Various Acts and policies, including the Indian Forest Acts of 1865, 1894, and 1927,…
Good governance underscores three crucial pillars: transparency, accountability, and responsiveness within the administration. The “Citizen’s Charters” initiative serves as a direct response to the everyday challenges faced by citizens when engaging with organizations that provide public services. This concept embodies…
Good governance plays a pivotal role in fostering sustainable development. It lays the foundation for a stable and foreseeable business environment, consequently driving economic expansion and employment opportunities. Simultaneously, it guarantees the prudent utilization of public assets, culminating in enhanced…
The relationship between India and Israel is a blend of intrigue and inspiration. Despite possessing the necessary ingredients for a strong partnership from the outset, full diplomatic relations between the two nations were only established in 1992. It took an…
BRICS, initially known as BRIC, was conceptualized in 2001 by British Economist Jim O’Neill to signify the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, which shared similar characteristics and were poised to shape the global economy in the future.…
ASEAN, short for the Association of South-East Asian Nations, comprises 10 member countries and was established in 1967. Its headquarters are situated in Jakarta, Indonesia. The member nations, all geographically located in South-East Asia, include Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia,…
“The Quad remains a group of friends who share many things but not a common enemy” During its inception, there were expectations that the Quad would emerge as a united front against China’s assertive and expansionist actions. However, it has…
Purple Revolution The Purple Revolution, alternatively referred to as the Lavender Revolution, characterizes the expansion of lavender cultivation in the Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir. This agricultural endeavour is bolstered by the government-led Aroma Mission. Aroma/lavender cultivation has become…
Important key Points on INS Karanj The Indian Navy has welcomed its third Scorpene-class conventional diesel-electric submarine, INS Karanj, into its fleet. Preceding this addition, the class’s initial submarine, INS Kalvari, became operational in December 2017, followed by INS Khanderi…