This is a discussion on the Philosophy of the Indian Constitution. The Constitution of India was drafted by a galaxy of eminent people, the like of whom will not assemble again. They were not elected by the people directly but represented the will of the people better than any elected body could do. The Preamble […]
Month: October 2011
10. India is a Union of States
This is a discussion on the Nature of Indian Polity. The Constitution expressly describes India as a Union of States. It is not called a Unitary State. But the way it functions like a unitary state makes the States look like glorified municipalities. Indeed the Union exercises a lot of control over them. This distorts […]
9. Finance Commission
This is a discussion on the Finance Commission in India. Once in five years the President appoints a Finance Commission. Write a 200 word note on the composition and working of the Finance Commission and show it to me. Note: Only a summary discussion takes place in this blog. Real discussion will be in the […]
8. Decline of Legislatures
This is a discussion on the Decline of Legislatures. Not only in India but practically everywhere the Executive and the Civil service have overtaken the Legislatures. Also the Judiciary seems to be breating down the necks of the Parliaments. Also the quality of members of Parliament has declined. Note: only a summary discussion takes place […]
7. Bureaucratic Accountability
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6. Bureaucracy in India
This is a discussion on the nature and functioning of the Civil service inIndia. We leave out the origin and growth of he Civil service inIndiafrom the present discussion. We shall confine ourselves to examining how it works and its drawbacks and merits. Note: only a summary discussion takes place in this blog. Real discussion […]
5. Parliament in India
1. Is the Parliament of India working according to our expectations? 2. What do you think are its short comings? 3. How far will the Right to reject and Right ot recall help? […]
4. Corruption in India
India has unfortunately become notorious for corruption and scandals amounting to lakhs of crores. How far have the discretionary powers of Ministers and Senior Civil Servants contributed to this? How far have Civil Society movements awakened the people? Can you suggest some positive measures for eradicating corruption? High light the fact that while Ministers belonging to opposition ruled states, or non-Congress […]
3. Right to Information Act
Do you think that the RTI Act is a powerful weapon in the hands of the people? Can you give two instances where it has worked well? Can judges be made free from the Act? Should the non-security activities of the Ministry of Defence be excluded from the RTI Act? Who should be exempted from […]
2. What is unique about the New Telecom Policy?
Explain the salient features of the New Telecom Policy announced in October 2011. How will it help the country? […]