Indian Constitution and its salient features - Functions and duties of the Indian Union and the State Governments.
Issues and challenges pertaining to the Federal structure — Role of Governor in States - Distribution of powers between the Union and States (Union list, State list and Concurrent list) — Issues and challenges.
Rural and Urban Local Governance under 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment - Constitutional Authorities and their Role.
Parliament and State Legislatures — structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
Judiciary in India — Structure and functions, important provisions relating to emergency and constitutional amendments, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation.