Global Energy Transition Index – UPSC
The World Economic Forum (WEF) releases the Global Energy Transition Index, which monitors the countries on the current performance of their energy systems across various aspects. The Energy …
Government of India Act 1935 – UPSC Notes
In August 1935, the British Parliament passed the Government of India Act 1935, which marked the second milestone toward a fully responsible government in India. It was the …
Simon Commission (1927) – UPSC Notes
The Simon Commission, also known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was a group of seven Members of Parliament under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon. The British Government …
Government of India Act 1919 (Montague-Chelmsford Reforms) – UPSC
In 1919, the British Parliament passed the Government of India Act 1919 to expand the participation of Indians in the administration of India. The Act embodied the reforms …
Comptroller and Auditor General of India – UPSC
Article 148 of the Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, popularly known as the CAG of India. The …
Indian Councils Act 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms) – UPSC
The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as Morley-Minto Reforms, was passed by the British Parliament, which introduced a few reforms in the legislative councils and increased the …
Indian Councils Act 1892 – UPSC
In 1992, the British Parliament passed the Indian Councils Act 1892 that introduced several amendments to the composition and functions of Legislative Councils in British India. The Act …
Indian Councils Act 1861 – UPSC
On 1 August 1861, the British Parliament passed the Indian Councils Act 1861 to make substantial changes to the composition of the Governor-General’s Council for Executive and Legislative …