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GS 2 Indian Polity

  1. Indian Constitution
    • Historical underpinnings
    • Evolution
    • Features
    • Amendments
    • Significant provisions and
    • Basic structure.
  2. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States
    • Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure
    • Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
  3. Separation of powers between various organs
    • Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
  4. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
  5. Parliament and State legislatures
    • Structure
    • Functioning
    • Conduct of business
    • Powers & privileges and
    • Issues arising out of these.
  6. Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary.
    • Ministries and Departments of the Government;
    • Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
  7. Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.
  8. Appointment to various Constitutional posts,
    • Powers,
    • Functions and
    • Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
  9. Statutory,
    • Regulatory and
    • Various quasi-judicial bodies.