[FAQ] Upgrade to the new edition of M.Laxmikanth or continue with the old one? Chapter Wise comparison of his Indian Polity book

Mrunal15/03/2020polity36 Comments

UPSC IAS/IPS civil service aspirants who are owners of previous editions of Indian Polity by M.Laxmikanth are in dilemma whether buy new editions or not? Read More...

[Answerkey] Prelim-2017: Polity & International Relations MCQs solved with Explanations: right to vote, cabinet FORM of Govt, Legal process for DPSP

Mrunal28/06/2017polity62 Comments

After UPSC Prelims 2017, two Polity MCQs have been generating heated debates 1) whether right to vote is a Constitutional right or legal right and Read More...

[Polity] Mock Interview Questions for UPSC IAS/IPS Civil Service Exam: Tenure of VP, RPA-PCA-Sasikala, Judicial Overreach, Campaign Manager

Mrunal18/03/2017Interview-Prep, polity23 Comments

I find seasonal employment as mock interview panelist after declaration of UPSC Civil Services Mains result. Here are some questions Read More...

[Polity] National Anthem in Cinema Halls, Bijoe Case- right to be silent, Santhara Death vs Child Rights, Jumme Ki Raat Chhutti nahi

Mrunal28/12/2016polity48 Comments

Shyam Narayan Chouksey v. Union of India (2016) to frame guidelines on the playing of the National Anthem in cinema halls before the movie is started Read More...

[GSM2] Polity Current Mock Q&A: Orphans in OBC list, Domestic Violence & Doctrine of Severability, Prisoners voting rights & right to photocopy

Mrunal16/10/2016polity30 Comments

Explain "Doctrine of severability" under Article 13. Discuss how Supreme Court has utilized it on validity of Section 2(q) of Domestic violence act. Read More...

[Polity] Countermanding Elections, Double Dissolution, NEET Ordinance, Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan & More Current Affairs from May 2016

Mrunal01/06/2016polity50 Comments

In 2010, MCI decided to have National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for all India admission in medical and dental colleges' undergraduate seats but Read More...

CAPF Answerkey 2015: Polity Questions solved with Explanations, 11 out 19 from Laxmikanth, Focus on GK

Mrunal19/07/2015polity27 Comments

In UPSC CAPF Assistant commandant Exam, Total 19 MCQs, 11 of them could be solved directly from Laxmikanth.However, only 1 MCQ from Union portion while Read More...

[Women Rights] Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Sukanya Samridhi, Acid Attact prevention, IUCAW units

Mrunal30/01/2015polity90 Comments

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao yojana has 3 objectives: Prevent sex-determination tests and selective abortions. Ensure girl child survival &protection, Girl Read More...

[Polity] Land Ordinance 2014 vs. Land Acquisition Act 2013: Salient Features, Comparison & Criticism

Mrunal12/01/2015polity125 Comments

Land Ordinance 2014 aims to fix red-tapism & complexities of Land Acquisition,Rehab,Resettlement Act (LARR) 2013 & thereby boost infrastructure Development Read More...

[Rights Issues] Beijing+20 Review Meeting, Gender Equality, India’s stand-Caste vs Social origin

Mrunal09/01/2015polity35 Comments

1995: The fourth World conference on Women, resulted in Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for Gender equality. 2014-15: Beijing+20 review meetings Read More...

[Rights Issues] Legalizing Prostitution, Gender Gap Report, Widows of Vrindavan, Christian Women Property rights

Mrunal11/11/2014polity67 Comments

Our Fundamental duty to renounce the practices derogatory to the dignity of women. Yet NCW chairman demands to legalize prostitution in India. Arguments in Read More...

[RPA] Paid News, Election commission Guidelines, why Amend RPA, Ethics in Journalism

Mrunal28/10/2014polity24 Comments

What is Paid news? Why is it bad for demoractic election process? What has election commission & press council of India done to curb paid-news problem Read More...

[Elections] NR Madhava Menon Committee report on Government advertizements in Media

Mrunal28/10/2014polity16 Comments

In 2014, Supreme court of India setup a Committee under NR Madhava Menon to frame guidelines for Government advertizements in print and electronic media. Read More...