Govt. Exams
Entrance Exams
CAG is an independent constitutional authority who submits audit reports directly to Parliament and State Legislatures. CAG reports to these bodies, not to the executive, ensuring independence.
The Narasimhan Committee Report (2023) made significant recommendations regarding the functioning, administration, and modernization of subordinate courts and the subordinate judiciary in India.
Delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections is the function of the Election Commission of India, not the State Election Commission. The State Election Commission handles local body elections like Panchayats and Municipalities.
Section 8 of the RTI Act provides exemptions for national security, personal privacy, public safety, and other sensitive matters to balance transparency with legitimate confidentiality concerns.
While judges are appointed by the President (not Governor), and salaries are determined by law, the Governor does dissolve the Assembly on ministerial advice. However, judicial appointments remain a presidential function.
The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments established Panchayati Raj institutions and Municipal Corporations with powers over local environmental matters, enabling grassroots participation.
Indian Constitution adopts a system of separation of powers with checks and balances. There is no complete separation but rather a distribution of powers with overlapping functions to maintain constitutional balance.
Articles 123 and 213 respectively authorize ordinances when legislatures are not in session. Both President and Governor have similar ordinance-making powers within their respective domains.
The CVC is the apex anti-corruption agency in India and reports directly to the Prime Minister, though it works independently in its investigations.
The Lokpal investigates and recommends action but does not conduct trials. Criminal prosecutions are undertaken by designated CBI officials, not the Lokpal itself.
