Discuss the implications of the criteria set by the Representation of People Act, 1951 for the recognition of a political party as a national party on the political landscape of India.

The Representation of the People Act, 1951 sets specific thresholds for a political party to be recognised as a national party in India, which has significant repercussions on the Indian political landscape. A party must meet one of the following ..

What repercussions do the growing tensions between Iran and the US hold for India?

Iran and US are locked in an intensifying situation especially as the US has withdrawn its waivers it had granted to 8 countries including India to continue to buy Iranian oil till they are able to set terms with an ..

Comment on the situation of tuberculosis in India. What are the challenges and way ahead?

  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases worldwide increased in 2021 for the first time in decades. Situation of TB in India: While the public sector is overburdened and deficient in infrastructure, the ..

Discuss various factors that influence the Foreign Investment Decisions.

Model Answer: Factors affecting Foreign Investments: Trade barriers Government may impose tariffs, quotas, embargo and other restrictions on export and imports goods and services hindering the free flow of these products across national boundaries. Discovery of resources: Discovery of new ..

USA terminated preferential trade status for India under GSP. How the termination will affect India and how India can prepare for this?

The Generalized System of Preferences is a U.S. trade program. It was designed to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential duty-free entry. The objective of GSP was to give development support to poor countries by promoting ..

The true federalism can only be achieved in India by adequately empowering third tier of Indian federal structure. Analyse.

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendment gave a constitutional backing to the three tier federal structure of Indian polity. Empowerment of third tier, key to strengthen federalism: Uphold principle of subsidiarity – decision making to be done at lowest level. ..

State the factors behind emergence of food processing sector as a high-growth and high-profit sector in India.

Food processing is the process of turning food material into food products through mechanical and chemical means. It has a great potential for value addition at every step. High growth in food processing sector is due to: Availability of raw ..

What is Sustainable Development? Explain the features and strategies of sustainable development.

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Thus; it takes into account both the present and future generations without over exploitation of natural resources ..

"The basic issue with GAAR provisions is the trust deficit between the corporate entities and government."Discuss in the light of recent developments.

Model Answer: General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) are general rules that target any transaction of business arrangement that is done for aggressive tax planning, tax avoidance or tax evasion. The objective of GAAR is to check tax avoidance by giving additional ..

Why is the first 1,000 days of life significant for a child’s development? How can the frontline workers, like the ASHAs, help deliver necessary interventions during this crucial time period?

The most effective set of measures for decreasing child mortality, avoiding malnutrition, and determining cognitive development is optimal maternal nutrition and child feeding. Status of Child health in India: The National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5) report raises concerns about child ..