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Test your UPSC CSE 2026-27 preparation with today’s GS 2 Daily Mains Question — covering India-Bhutan relations, India’s Neighbourhood First Policy, hydropower cooperation, development partnership, strategic and security cooperation, economic connectivity, cultural ties, Bhutan’s sustainable development and India’s role in Bhutan’s modernization. Q. India-Bhutan relations are often regarded as the most successful example of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. Discuss the fa

The 129th Constitution Amendment Bill proposes to synchronize elections across the country, aiming for efficiency and cost reduction. However, the wide discretionary powers given to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to determine election feasibility raise significant constitutional concerns, especially regarding arbitrariness under Article 14. This model answer delves into these legal-constitutional dynamics, supported by case law, comparative analysis, and suggestions f