INDIA-RUSSIA Relations “Russia is a Pacific Power which has Indian Ocean interests” while “India is an Indian Ocean power with very strong and growing Pacific interest” The relationship between the two nations has evolved significantly, marked by a notable transformation…
E-Governance, or electronic governance, as defined by the 2nd Administrative Reform Commission (ARC) Report, involves the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to execute governance duties and achieve governance objectives. The World Bank characterizes E-Governance as government agencies’ use…
E Sewa Kendra: Bridging the Digital Gap Introduction: E Sewa Kendra have been introduced to address the digital divide by offering e-filing services to lawyers and litigants. They serve as a convenient gateway to access citizen-centric court services and case-related…
Charter Act 1833 Key Points 1. The Governor-General of Bengal became the Governor-General of India. 2. The Company’s monopoly over trade with China in tea also ended. 3. The commercial functions of the company in India were taken away completely…
A government-established entity known as a Pay Commission is tasked with periodically assessing and proposing adjustments to the compensation packages of public sector employees, including salaries, allowances, and additional perks. These commissions are typically convened at regular intervals, often spanning…
Procedure Established by Law and Due Process of Law Parameter Due Process of Law Procedure Established by Law Meaning It assesses the reasonableness and absence of arbitrariness in a law. It signifies that a law duly enacted by the legislature…
Understanding Defection: Defection refers to the transfer of loyalty or allegiance from one group or entity to another. It can occur in various contexts, such as when football players switch from one club to another. In politics, defection involves a…
The Krishna River System The Krishna River is the second-largest east-flowing river on the Indian Peninsula. It begins its journey in the heights of Mahabaleshwar, near Jor village, located in the extreme north of Satara district, Maharashtra, flowing west to…
Salami Slicing The term “salami slicing” refers to a strategy where a long-term goal is gradually achieved through a series of small, incremental steps. In the context of India, it is often used to describe China’s perceived efforts to expand…
Background and Emergence of Individual Satyagraha During World War II, the British Government sought Indian cooperation and made the “August Offer” announcement on August 8, 1940. This offer promised the formation of a representative Indian body to draft a new…