JKPSC (JKAS) PPS-II Indian Constitution & Polity 1ST EDITION

Drishti IAS: Your Gateway to Success in Competitive Exams.Fundamental Features of the Indian ConstitutionSovereignty: India is a sovereign state with full control over its affairs.Socialist State: Emphasizes equitable distribution of resources and economic justice.Secularism: The state treats all religions equally ensuring freedom of religion.Democratic Republic: Establishes a system of governance elected by the people.Key Constitutional Amendments42nd Amendment: Added the words socialist and secular to the Preamble; expanded the scope of Fundamental Duties.73rd & 74th Amendments: Empowered local self-governments in rural and urban areas respectively.101st Amendment: Introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework.Fundamental RightsRight to Equality: Prohibits discrimination on various grounds and ensures equal protection under the law.Right to Freedom: Includes freedom of speech assembly association movement residence and profession.Right to Education: Guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years.Right to Constitutional Remedies: Allows individuals to approach courts for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)Social Welfare: Aims to promote the welfare of the people through socio-economic justice.Promotion of Education: Directs the state to provide free and compulsory education for children.Uniform Civil Code: Encourages the establishment of a uniform civil code across the nation.