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Modern World Foundations: American & French Revolutions

UPSC

Traditionally, the American Revolution (1776-1783) and the French Revolution (beginning in 1789) have been regarded as the “founding” events of political modernity because they laid the foundation for the Modern world. Impact of the American Revolution: Impact of the French Revolution: Thus, the American and French revolutions established many contemporary ideas that modern democracies take […]

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MURDER- Section 302 Under IPC

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Section 302 in The Indian Penal Code 302. Punishment for murder.—Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death, or 1[imprisonment for life], and shall also be liable to fine. This section in the Indian Penal Code simply states that anyone who kills any person shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life and also

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Capitalism, Socialism, Communism . . . Difference?

CIVIL SERVICES, Legal, UPSC

What is the difference?  The economic schools of capitalism and socialism are somewhat in opposition to one another. Economic equality and the role of government are the main topics of contention in the socialist/capitalist debate. Socialists argue that government initiatives such as free public education, free or affordable healthcare, social security for the elderly, and

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Constitutional Morality

Legal, UPSC

In the modern sense, constitutional morality means abiding by the substantial moral implication that the Constitution carries. However, in the Constituent Assembly, Dr. Ambedkar referred to methods used in policymaking where the Constitution is either silent or grants discretionary powers. He was thus speaking of a strategy that should, at its core, be unanimity of

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Joshimath Crisis

Current Affairs, Geography, UPSC

Authorities declared Joshimath, Uttarakhand, a landslide and subsidence-hit zone. This declaration came almost a week after cracks appeared in many roads and hundreds of houses. What exactly is land subsidence? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States defines land subsidence as the sinking of the ground. Underground material movement causes the

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Significance of Champaran movement in India’s journey of freedom struggle

CIVIL SERVICES

After developing agitational/protest strategies in South Africa, Gandhiji left for India in January 1915. He made the decision to travel throughout India after arriving and abstain from taking a position on any political issue for at least a year.In 1917, Gandhiji was asked to investigate the problems of farmers in the Champaran district of Bihar.

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The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on the arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution.

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The Supreme Court of India plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of power between the various branches of government. One of its most important functions is to keep a check on the arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution as granted by the

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