GS Paper II · Constitution
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From the syllabus: Indian Constitution: historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure; comparison with other countries
Why it matters: Questions require comparative analysis of institutional designs to highlight structural strengths and weaknesses relative to our own governance framework.
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October 2026
11 Oct 2026
Federal Emergency Imposed in Pakistan's Khyber PakhtunkhwaThe President of Pakistan declared an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the cessation of the provincial government's authority. The decree allows the federal government to assume executive and legislative powers over the...
11 Oct 2026
Runoff Election in Brazil Highlights Two-Round Majoritarian VotingBrazil's presidential election is advancing to a second-round runoff between the two leading contenders after neither candidate secured an absolute majority in the first round. The runoff system ensures that the ultimate winner commands...
August 2026
16 Aug 2026
Proposed Sri Lankan Bill on Judicial Tenure Sparks Debate on IndependenceSri Lanka's parliament is set to table a controversial bill aimed at extending the retirement age of superior court judges. Legal associations and opposition members have expressed concern that executive control over tenure extensions...
July 2026
16 Jul 2026
British Lawmakers Pass Landmark Assisted Dying LegislationBritish lawmakers in England and Wales have voted to approve the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill adults. Under the strict terms of the bill, eligible adults must have an incurable...
Practise Other Constitutions
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In comparative constitutional studies, executive declarations of emergency that dissolve or suspend provincial administrations due to political breakdown are functionally comparable to which provision of the Indian Constitution?
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