GPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, GPSC Test Series
Writ jurisdiction is provided to HC under article 226 of the constitution and to SC under article 32 of the constitution. One can approach any court in case of violation of Fundamental rights. Hence the power is concurrent. But High court has the power to say no to the writ. But such power is not … Read more
The fundamental right under Article 21 is one of the most important rights provided under the Constitution which has been described as the heart of fundamental rights by the Apex Court in Unni Krishnans case. The objective of the fundamental right under Article 21 is to prevent encroachment upon personal liberty and deprivation of life … Read more
Post-War Economic Hardships India contributed in men and money towards the British war efforts. Thousands of Indian men died in the war on various fronts. The food supplies and ammunition and the army’s keep came from the money raised by taxing Indians. When the war ended, all sections of the Indian population were experiencing hardships … Read more
Alternatives to pesticides are available and include methods of cultivation, use of biological pest controls (such as pheromones and microbial pesticides), genetic engineering and methods of interfering with insect breeding. Application of composted yard waste has also been used as a way of controlling pests. These methods are becoming increasingly popular and are … Read more
The Irwin Declaration was a statement made by Lord Irwin, then Viceroy of India, on 31 October 1929 regarding the status of India in the British empire. It was intended to placate leaders of the Indian nationalist movement who had become increasingly vocal in demanding dominion status for India. The Declaration was a five-line statement … Read more
National Biopharma scheme is an industry academia collaborative mission launched by Department of Biotechnology to develop new vaccines, bio-therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices. The mission will be implemented by BIRAC( Biotechnology Industry Research assistance Council) . Objective: Nurture an ecosystem for preparing India’s technological and product developmental capabilities Transform the health standards of India … Read more
The purpose of the cabinet mission plan was to obtain an agreement with the Indian Leaders as to the framing of a constitution in India. The other purpose was to formulate the schemes for formulation of Constitution making body and to form interim government. Reaction to the cabinet Mission Plan: Congress: Against the … Read more
Article 32 – Right to Constitutional Remedies is referred to as ‘Heart & Soul’ of the Indian Constitution by Mr. B. R. Ambedkar. Article 32 provides for right to constitutional remedies through which a person may approach the Supreme Court on violation of his/her fundamental rights. Part III provides for fundamental right to all the persons … Read more
Financial inclusion involves the availability of sustainable, useful financial products and services for all business and individuals, regardless of company size or individual net worth. It makes financial services such as banking, insurance, equity, etc. available equally to all, without discrimination. Universal access to banking facilities for all households across the country through a bank … Read more
The practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously on the same piece of land is called mixed cropping. During mixed cropping, if one crop faces adverse conditions or pathogen attack then the other crop can be saved.The basic objective in mixed cropping is to minimize the risk and insure against the crop failure due to … Read more