Constitutional developments, legislation, court judgments
Questions & Answers
Test your understanding of this current affair.
11
Which constitutional amendment established cooperative societies as a fundamental right and added a new Directive Principle under Article 43B?
Answer:
97th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011
12
What does the 'Sadarghat / Judicial Activism' concept generally signify in the context of Indian constitutional law?
Answer:
The proactive role of the judiciary in upholding constitutional rights and filling legislative voids through landmark judgments
13
Which article of the Indian Constitution defines 'Money Bills' and outlines the special procedure for their passage in Parliament?
Answer:
Article 110
14
What is the primary objective of the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision document formulated by NITI Aayog?
Answer:
To transform India into a developed nation by the 100th year of independence (2047) across economic, social, and governance dimensions
15
Which Supreme Court bench size heard and delivered the landmark judgment on the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment (EWS Reservation)?
Answer:
5-judge Constitution Bench
16
What does the 'Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005' empower Indian citizens to do?
Answer:
To secure access to information under the control of public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability in governance
17
Which article of the Indian Constitution outlines the directive principles relating to the organization of village panchayats?
Answer:
Article 40
18
What is the primary function of the 'Delimitation Commission' in India's electoral democracy?
Answer:
To readjust the division of each state into territorial constituencies for Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections based on census
19
Which landmark Supreme Court judgment established the 'Collegium System' for judicial appointments in the Second Judges Case (1993)?
Answer:
Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India
20
What does the 'Sarkaria Commission' (1983) historically report on in the Indian federal governance framework?
Answer:
Centre-State relations and distribution of powers between Union and State governments
21
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the creation of All India Services common to the Union and the States?
Answer:
Article 312
22
What is the primary objective of the 'National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)' portal launched in India?
Answer:
To provide real-time data on judicial proceedings, pending cases, and disposal rates across district and high courts in India
23
Which constitutional amendment restricted the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha (or State Legislative Assembly)?
Answer:
91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
24
What does the 'Public Accounts Committee (PAC)' of Parliament primarily examine in India's financial governance?
Answer:
The audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) regarding public expenditures and accounts
25
Which landmark Supreme Court judgment held that the right to marry a person of one's choice is part of Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty)?
Answer:
Shafin Jahan v. Asokan K.M. (Hadiya Case, 2018)
26
What is the primary constitutional purpose of the 'Inter-State Council' established under Article 263?
Answer:
To coordinate policies, discuss subjects of common interest, and resolve disputes between states and the Centre
27
Which constitutional amendment added the Ninth Schedule to the Indian Constitution to protect land reform laws from judicial review?
Answer:
First Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951
28
What does the 'Basic Structure Doctrine' established by the Supreme Court imply for Parliament's amending powers?
Answer:
Parliament can amend any part of the Constitution, but cannot alter or destroy its basic core features or framework
29
Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Governor of a state to reserve a Bill passed by the state legislature for consideration of the President?
Answer:
Article 200
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What is the primary governance objective of the 'National e-Governance Plan (NeGP)' in India?
Answer:
To make all government services accessible to the common man in his locality through common service delivery outlets, ensuring transparency and efficiency