Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
Judicial Review is the power of courts to examine the constitutional validity of laws made by the legislature and actions taken by the executive to ensure they don't violate constitutional provisions.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, is the apex body responsible for disaster management coordination at the national level in India.
Article 85 empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Council of Ministers. This typically happens before the end of the five-year term.
The State Election Commission conducts elections to local bodies. Parliamentary elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India.
Article 280 of the Constitution mandates constitution of the Finance Commission every 5 years to recommend distribution of revenues between Union and States.
The RTI Act prescribes a maximum of 30 days for providing information under normal circumstances, with an extension of 20 days possible in complex cases.
The State Human Rights Commission investigates violations and recommends preventive measures but does not issue currency. Currency issuance is a monetary function of the central bank.
Kolkata is recognized for its historical significance, colonial architecture, and cultural contributions.
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 was passed by Parliament to establish an anti-corruption framework.
GST was implemented uniformly across all Indian states and union territories on July 1, 2017.
