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The Government informed Parliament that eight Constitution Amendments have been enacted in the last 12 years (2014-2026).
These range from the 99th Amendment (NJAC) in 2014 to the 106th Amendment (Women's Reservation) in 2023.
The amendments cover critical areas including the Goods and Services Tax (GST), reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and constitutional status for the NCBC.
Established the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) to replace the collegium system (Later struck down by the Supreme Court).
Operationalised the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) between India and Bangladesh, facilitating the exchange of enclaves.
Introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India.
Granted constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
Introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in government jobs and educational institutions.
Extended the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies to January 2030, and ceased the nomination of Anglo-Indians.
Restored the power of State Governments to identify and specify Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs).
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: Provided 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
Contained in Part XX, Article 368 grants Parliament the constituent power to amend the Constitution by way of addition, variation, or repeal of any provision.
Simple Analogy: It is the built-in upgrade mechanism of the Constitution.
GS Paper 2 > Indian Constitution > Amendments
General Awareness > Indian Polity
Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam': 1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha. 2. This will be in force for 15 years... 3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women... Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: 2 and 3 only
As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of: 1. Addition 2. Variation 3. Repeal Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
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The constitutional provision detailing the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor.
National Judicial Appointments Commission, introduced by the 99th Amendment.