Archive | November 8, 2014
Indian Federalism is a reflection of India’s historical experience
Federalism means division of power and authority between state and centre. This form of
government also called ‘federation’ or a federal state. The term ‘federal’ means ‘contractual’. A federal state is that state which brought into being through a contractual union of sovereign state. When it comes to Indian federalism, it reflects divided authority, but ultimate sovereignty and supremacy lies with the federal government i.e.
News for November 08, 2014
Important News from The Hindu:
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India, Bhutan to collaborate on Nalanda University
[Important for: Prelims/Mains- Polity, IR, Indo-Bhutan]
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Conclave on Asian elephants for conservation think tank in India, Myanmar, Bhutan
[Important for: Prelims/Mains- Environment, IR]
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India, Israel to collaborate in fighting terror, cyber threats
[Important for- Mains- IR, Foreign Policy, Defense]
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U.N. accuses Sri Lanka of sabotaging probe
[Important for: Mains- IR, Human Rights]
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China, Japan thaw out ties
[Important for: Mains- IR, South-East Asia, Sino-Japan conflict]