Polity

Separation of powers is a doctrine of constitutional law under which the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) are kept separate. This is also known as the system of checks and balances, because each branch is given certain powers so as to check and balance the other branches. Each branch has separate powers, … Read more DMPQ- What do you understand by the doctrine of separation of power.

The judiciary must reform as the task of dispensing justice is growing bigger and bigger. The delay in justice delivery, non-accessibility of justice to poor are some of the issues which are being faced by citizens. There are following reforms that Judiciary must adhered to which are as follows: The concept and notion of hierarchy … Read more DMPQ-The judiciary has been the nation’s moral conscience, speaking truth to political power, upholding the rights of citizens, mediating Centre-state conflicts, providing justice to the rich and poor alike. But still Judiciary is Craving for reforms. Comment

Affordable rental housing scheme for urban poor including migrants was launched under the aegis of Pradhan mantri awas Yojana. Under this development, government-funded housing in urban areas/cities will be converted into Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHCs). This will be through the public-private partnership (PPP) model. Government housing complexes lying vacant will be converted so that … Read more DMPQ- Short note on rental housing scheme.

Despite containing 50% of the population, only 10-12% of the workforce is filled by women. According to home ministry guidelines atleast 3 women sub Inspector has to be there at Police station. No state meets this criteria. It shows very poor presentation of women at Police force. The reasons for the low participation: Frequent inter … Read more DMPQ- Enumerate the reason for low participation of women in Police and armed forces.

Amnesty International recorded at least 657 executions in 20 countries in 2018, down by 5% from 2018 (at least 690 executions). This figure represents the lowest number of executions that Amnesty International has recorded in at least a decade. Reasons to abolish death Penalty: It is irreversible and mistakes happen.Execution is the ultimate, irrevocable punishment: … Read more DMPQ- Whether death Penalty shall be the trait of a mature democratic country. Comment

There has been increase in the MP’s with criminal cases in the last 20 years. Currently 43% of the MP’s are with Criminal background and it is not good for Political ecosystem and governance is the ultimate sufferer. The major reasons for rise in Criminalisation of Politics are: Use od money power and opaqueness in … Read more DMPQ-Criminalisation of Politics in a mature democracy is sad state of affair. Discuss the reasons for rise in Criminalisation of Politics in India and also give solution to address the issue.

Around 90 Cr people are eligible voters but only 67% of people participate in the most celebrated democratic exercise. But still near about 27 Crore do not cast their vote. As per a survey, 10 crore People did not want to cast their vote. So still near about 17cr voters failed to cast their vote. … Read more DMPQ-Do you think one nation one voter ID is the need of the hour?

The balance between individual liberty and larger social interests has been achieved in the Constitution by putting ‘reasonable restrictions’ on the exercise of this right for certain purposes viz.: `              • In case of freedom of speech and expression, State can impose reasonable restrictions on the grounds of sovereignty and integrity of India, security of … Read more DMPQ- Liberty as conceived by the preamble or the fundamental rights is not completely absolute but qualified. Comment

Police reforms is the need of the hour due to various reasons: Low expenditure: While state police forces are responsible for maintaining law and order and investigating crimes, central forces assist them with intelligence and internal security challenges (e.g., insurgencies). Expenditure on police accounts for about 3% of the central and state government budgets. High … Read more DMPQ- Why Police reforms is the need of the hour?

  Dual Control Commissionerate system Dual command structure over the district police means that control and direction over the police vests with the SP (head of district police) and the District Magistrate (executive). Unified command structure with the Commissioner of Police (rank of the Deputy Inspector General or above) as the sole head of the … Read more DMPQ- What is the difference between dual system of control and the Commissionerate system.