DMPQ: Is death penalty justified in current scenario? (Polity)

With 140 countries abolishing the death penalty, the death penalty has become archaic in nature. The continuing of death penalty is not in accordance with the modern principles. The major reasons against the death penalty are: There are no empirical evidence which suggest that capital punishment act as a major deterrence. It is impossible to … Read more

DMPQ: What are the advantages of having a coalition government in India?

Coalitions have advantages of greater representation and restraining the government from changing policy suddenly and randomly, permitting policy stability. It helps to fuse the regional aspiration with the national government thereby diluting the sub-regionalism. It prevent authoritarianism of a single majority party rule. It can prevent the undue constitutional crisis like emergency. It helps to … Read more

DMPQ: What is lateral entry in civil services? Present a case for lateral entry.

Lateral entry in civil services means recruiting personnel from the pool other than the civil service cadre and promotional cadre officers. Second administrative reforms commission, Surendra nath committee and hota committee advocated lateral entry into civil services. Subscribe on YouTube Advantages of lateral entry: Growing complexity in governance field like finance, administration, health etc requires … Read more

DMPQ: What are the advantages of having a coalition government in India?

Coalitions have advantages of greater representation and restraining the government from changing policy suddenly and randomly, permitting policy stability. It helps to fuse the regional aspiration with the national government thereby diluting the sub-regionalism. It prevent authoritarianism of a single majority party rule. It can prevent the undue constitutional crisis like emergency. Join Our Telegram … Read more

DMPQ: Independence, impartiality and fearlessness of judges are not private rights of judges but citizen’s rights. Ultimately judicial legitimacy/ power rests on people’s confidence in courts. In this context discuss the concerns with the collegium system. (POLITY)

The process for the appointment of judges lies at the heart of an independent judiciary. The Second Judges’ case of 1993 led to the formation of a collegium of high-ranking judges which has since then identifying persons for appointment to the SC and high courts. While the collegium began with a desire for judicial independence, the recent … Read more

DMPQ: Discuss the provisions under article 356. (POLITY)

President rule can be imposed under article 356 in the event of constitutional breakdown of the state.  After invocation of the article, the state comes under the direct control of the central government. Subscribe on YouTube Executive authority us exercised through governor, who has the authority to appoint retired civil servants or other administrators to … Read more

DMPQ: Supreme court order made NEET the country’s sole medical entrance examination through which all medical colleges run by central and state governments. Do you agree with the SC order. (Polity)

NEET stands for national eligibility cum entrance test to enable students to get admission to MBBS and BDS. The sole entrance examination is a progressive step as it will: Subscribe on YouTube Create a uniform examination criteria across nation. There was continuing decline in the creditability of the state competitive examination. Help to prevent the … Read more

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