Powers of Chief Minister & Governors in State Arena - Part 16

Powers of Chief Minister and Governor in a state can be compared to the power of the President and the Prime Minister at the centre. President is the Constitutional head of the country whereas the Governor is the Constitutional Head of the State. Prime Minister with his Council of Ministers is the real governing authority of the country whereas the Chief Minister with his Council of Ministers is the real governing authority of the State.

The Governor of a State is bound by the advice of the Chief Minister on functions of daily administrations however Governor has with him some discretionary powers which he exercises through the centre's direction. The central nodal governing authority of the Governor of the State is the Home Ministry of the Government of India and the Governor of a State works under the supervision and control the Home Minister. There is Constitutional status to the designation of Chief Minister in the Constitution of India but there is a Constitutional status for the designation of the Governor of a State.

Parliamentary Power Checks and Governor - Part 15

In this audio lecture some legislative powers of the Parliament have been discussed which are important from the perspective of questions that can be asked in competitive examinations. Also the means and measure that the legislature of a Parliament can adopt in order to exert pressure and ask answers from the Executive have also been discussed in this Audio Lecture.

Normally Parliament or Assembly sessions begins daily with question hours, where members can ask any minister on the issues related to their departments. In the remaining day, the house will have to take up business decided in the business advisory committee. Some thing what time-table.

Zero hour comes between question hour and regular business, where members can raise the issues of urgent importance that pertained to the people, though that issue may not figure in the business of the house. Normally zero hours gives place for raising important and current affairs.

The power of the Governors are very important when seen from the perspective of exercising the control and influence of the central government over the state government. The centre can influence the functioning of the states by keeping a checking through head of the state powers of a Governor as he the Constitutional head of the state and no bill can be deemed to be passed by the state without the assent of the Governor. 

Parliamentary Business Making & Parliamentary Committees - Part 14

In this audio lecture you will get to know about the functions of the Parliament of India and all its members. The functions of the speaker and the deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha. The parliamentary committees of the Parliament have been told in this audio lecture. The important Parliamentary Committees are -

There are three financial committees.

Committee on Estimates
Committee on Public Accounts
Committee on Public Undertakings

1 Committee on Agriculture
2 Committee on Chemicals & Fertilizers
3 Committee on Coal & Steel
4 Committee on Defence
5 Committee on Energy
6 Committee on External Affairs
7 Committee on Finance
8 Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution
9 Committee on Information Technology
10 Committee on Labour
11 Committee on Petroleum & Natural Gas
12 Committee on Railways
13 Committee on Rural Development
14 Committee on Social Justice & Empowerment
15 Committee on Urban Development
16 Committee on Water Resources

1 Committee on Commerce
2 Committee on Health and Family Welfare
3 Committee on Home Affairs
4 Committee on Human Resource Development
5 Committee on Industry
6 Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice
7 Committee on Science & Technology, Environment & Forests
8 Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture

This is the 14th audio lecture of the polity module.

Union Legislature of India - Detailed Explanation - Part 13

This is the thirteenth audio lecture of the Indian Polity and Constitution Audio Module.

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Election to Union Legislature of India - Part 12

This is the twelfth audio lecture of the Indian Polity and Constitution Audio Module. In this audio election to the Union Legislature of India has been explained. That is the direct and indirect election of members to the lower house(LOK SABHA) and upper house(RAJYA SABHA) has been explained.

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Classification of Executive In India Polity - Part 11

This is the eleventh audio lecture of the Indian Polity and Constitution Audio Module. In this audio classification of executive in India has been explained.

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Financial and Emergency Powers of the President - Part 10

This is the tenth audio lecture of the Indian Polity and Constitution Audio Module. In this audio Financial and Emergency Powers of the President of India have been detailed.

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The President of India - Powers & Functions - Part 9

This is the ninth audio lecture of the Indian Polity and Constitution Audio Module. In this Audio Lecture the powers, functions and responsibilities of the President of India have been explained in full detail.
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Fundamental Rights vs Directive Principles of State Policy - Part 8

This is the eighth audio lecture of the Indian Polity and Constitution Audio Module. In this audio lecture fundamental rights and directive principles of state policy have been compared. We all know that fundamental rights are legally enforceable by courts while directive principle of state policy are not enforceable however when compared some directives are more effective that FR.

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Directive Principles of State Policy - Part 7

This is the seventh audio lecture of the Indian Polity and Constitution Audio Module. In this audio lecture fundamental rights have been explained from the Article 28. Cultural and Educational rights and further fundamental rights have been explained in detail in this audio lecture. Fundamental Rights extend up to Article 35, after that Directive Principles of State Policy that is from Article 36 to Article 51 have been explained. Please note that these audios are believed to be in free domain and are not available for download. These audios are here to help you in your preparation for competitive examinations. If you think that displaying this audio on this webpage infringes your respective copyright kindly leave your issues in the comment section below and we will respond.

Preventive Detention and Types of Writs - Part 6

This is the sixth audio lecture of the Indian Polity and Constitution Audio Module. In this audio lecture Preventive Detention has been explained and also the writ jurisdiction of the High Courts and Supreme Courts have been explained. Reasons and circumstances for the enforcement of writs have also been explained. Please note that these audios are believed to be in free domain and are not available for download. These audios are here to help you in your preparation for competitive examinations. If you think that displaying this audio on this webpage infringes your respective copyright kindly leave your issues in the comment section below and we will respond.

Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution - Part 5

This is the fifth audio lecture of the Indian Polity and Constitution Audio Module. In this audio Fundamentals Rights provided in the Indian Constitution have been detailed. Please note that these audios are believed to be in free domain and are not available for download. These audios are here to help you in your preparation for competitive examinations. If you think that displaying this audio on this webpage infringes your respective copyright kindly leave your issues in the comment section below and we will respond.

Citizenship and Union of India - Part 4

This is the fourth part of the Audio module of Indian Polity and Constitution. In this Audio Module Part 1 and Part 2 of the Indian Constitution have been told in detail. Please note that these audios are believed to be in free domain and are not available for download. These audios are here to help you in your preparation for competitive examinations. If you think that displaying this audio on this webpage infringes your respective copyright kindly leave your issues in the comment section below and we will respond.

Preamble to the Indian Constitution - Part 3

This is the third audio lecture of the module of Indian Polity and Constitution. In this Preamble to the Indian CONSTITUTION has been detailed. Please note that these audios are believed to be in free domain and are not available for download. These audios are here to help you in your preparation for competitive examinations. If you think that displaying this audio on this webpage infringes your respective copyright kindly leave your issues in the comment section below and we will respond.

Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution - Part 2

This Audio Lecture is an extension of the previous lecture of Indian Polity and Constitution Audio Module.This is second in line of the previous audio lecture and tells us about some of the important portfolios that were held by famous leaders of those times. This audio will give you a snapshot of what happened inside the assembly when the Constitution of Independent India was being drafted. Please note that these audios are believed to be in free domain and are not available for download. These audios are here to help you in your preparation for competitive examinations. If you think that displaying this audio on this webpage infringes your respective copyright kindly leave your issues in the comment section below and we will respond.

Introduction to Indian Constitution - Part 1

Dear friends welcome back. In this first audio lecture of Indian Polity and Constitution the history and gradual make up of the final drafting of the Constitution of our free India has been described. The sources to the present form of our Indian Constitution have been told which were specifically taken from the pre independence activities of the British Government. As we know that more than 60 percent of the Constitution of India has been borrowed from the Government of India Act of 1935 this particular audio lecture will give you an idea of what happened in the past. Kindly listen this lecture at least twice in order to give yourself a firm understanding. Please note that these audios are believed to be in free domain and are not available for download. These audios are here to help you in your preparation for competitive examinations. If you think that displaying this audio on this webpage infringes your respective copyright kindly leave your issues in the comment section below and we will respond.