Question
Why is State emergency known as President’s rule?
Solution
As per Art. 356 in a State emergency all the governing powers at State level are assumed by the President and he may further delegate it to the Parliament or other authorities. Thus, it is known as President’s Rule in the common parlance.
Which of the following is a nitrogen-fixing bacteria?
With reference to medieval Indian architecture style, what is ‘Pietra Dura’?
Match the points under List I with those under List II.
List I (Instrument) List II (Use)
1. Sextant a. Measures the angle between two vis...
  ‘The Race of My Life’ is an autobiography of famous Indian athlete ______.
Which of the following is the highest peak of South American Continent?
The President of India is elected by an electoral college which consists of:
1. Elected members of both the Houses of Parliament i.e. Lok Sabha a...
Who mentioned Adhyakshas as the superintendents of different departments in the Mauryan administration?
What is the purpose of the 'Mission Shakti' scheme launched by the Government of India?
Which of the following organizations is not a regulatory body?
How many non-permanent members does the UN Council have?