Tomorrow’s Target:
- Appendix 5 – Constitutional Amendments with Article References
- Appendix 6 – Flag Code of India
- Appendix 7 – Protocol Rankings (President, PM, etc.)
- Appendix 8 – Chairpersons of National Commissions
Appendix Highlights & Study Tips
- Appendix 5 – Focus on amendment numbers along with their relevant articles. This helps in anchoring constitutional changes precisely—extremely useful in Mains answers and Prelims factoids. For instance, amendments like the 103rd (introducing 10% EWS reservation—Article 15/16), and 106th (women’s reservation—one-third of legislative seats) are especially current.
- Appendix 6 – Know the Flag Code of India, 2002:
- Part I: Description of the Tricolour
- Part II: Display by public, private citizens, educational institutions
- Part III: Use by Union and State governments
Key provisions include respectful display and disposal rules, including not allowing the flag to touch the ground. - Appendix 7 – Skim through the protocol or order of precedence (President, Vice-President, PM, Governors, etc.). It’s ceremonial but occasionally referenced in exam questions.
- Appendix 8 – Quickly glance at the names of chairpersons of constitutional commissions like NCW. Example: NCW’s current chairperson is Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar (as of Oct 2024).
Study Strategy for Tomorrow
- Appendix 5: Read attentively. Jot down a few key amendments with article numbers (e.g., 103rd, 106th).
- Appendix 6: Read carefully. Remember flag display rules and prohibited practices.
- Appendix 7: Skim—knowing ranking order of dignitaries is sufficient.
- Appendix 8: Glance—just note the current chair of one major body like NCW.
These appendices consolidate your understanding of constitutional structures, symbolic governance, and protocol scenarios. Great for both factual precision in Prelims and enriching Mains answers.