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Union Territories of India
What are Union Territories? Union territories are areas under the direct control and administration of the Central government of India. Evolution of Union Territories The concept of union territories came about in 1956 with the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act and the States Reorganisation Act. Interestingly, some former union territories have achieved statehood. Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and [...]
Conquering Bengaluru’s Monsoon Woes : Effective Strategies for Flood Management, Waste Management, and Infrastructure Improvement
Bengaluru, the city celebrated for its vibrant culture, booming tech industry, and beautiful parks, is also becoming known for its unprecedented monsoon floods, which undermine its urban charms. Monsoon rains in Bengaluru, though a relief from the sweltering heat, often bring the city to a standstill. Waterlogging and traffic jams become the norm, with frustrated citizens flooding social media [...]
13 Facts About India’s New Parliament Building
The new Indian Parliament, unveiled on May 28, 2023 and a core part of the Central Vista Redevelopment project, stands as a triangular edifice with lion-capitol on top. As India prepares for the 18th Lok Sabha, let's familiarise ourselves with some interesting facts about the new Parliament where the future of our country will take shape. Progress Through Architecture: Need [...]
Bicycle Maintenance 101: How to keep your cycle running
Author: Priyanka Krishnan, Research & Program Associate, B.MOBILE, B.PAC Co-Authors: Nayana Sharma P and Mitushee Sawarkar, Interns, B.PAC It’s World Bicycle Day 2024, and I wonder if we keep chores like bicycle and fan maintenance on the same pedestal as that of car, motorbike or air-conditioner maintenance. Maybe we are more afraid of spoiling the pricier things, which is [...]
What is an electoral bond and what are its features?
Introduction of the Scheme of Electoral Bond Introduced in 2018, the Electoral bonds are financial instruments launched by the Government of India for individuals and organizations to donate money to political parties. Electoral bonds are issued by authorized banks and can be purchased by any Indian citizen or company incorporated in India. The primary objective behind the introduction of electoral [...]
Model Code of Conduct
The principle of 'one person, one vote, one value' underlines the Universal Adult Franchise (UAF). Since 1950, India has embraced the UAF, granting every citizen the right to vote and have a voice in the government, which is elected every five years. The most recent election took place in 2019, and as the five-year term draws to a close, [...]