Explain why you agree or disagree with the view that the Allied victory in the Second World War was secured mainly because of the contribution of the USSR.

Hitler launched Russian invasion on 22 June 1941 (Operation Barbarossa) by breaking the non-aggression pact signed just two years earlier. It was again Blitzkrieg but this time on the much larger scale. Russia both directly and indirectly contributed toward the ..

What is the so called missile programme of North Korea? While explaining the international concerns regarding its recent missile launch using solid fuel technology, discuss reactions of the international community regarding the same.

In the past 13 months, North Korea has completed two nuclear tests and has launched more than 20 ballistic missiles. North Korea has approximately 1,000 missiles of varying capabilities. It has even vowed to develop inter-continental missile to strike US ..

Differentiate between the Purva and Agama texts of Jainism.

The canonical literature of Jainism is claimed to have started from Adinatha, the first tirthankara. It is said that these teachings were forgotten and revived by the Tirthankaras from time to time. The teachings of the Tirthankaras before Mahavir are ..

“NTRO (National Technical Research Organisation) was conceived as a Premier scientific organization, yet it continues to be more or less in a state of limbo.” Discuss.

The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) is an Indian highly specialized technical intelligence gathering agency under NSA, which acts as the primary advisor on security issues to the Prime Minister and the Union Council of Ministers of India. NTRO’s activities ..

Examine the role of critical questioning in ethical decision-making in public services, referencing historical philosophers’ approaches.

Critical questioning plays a pivotal role in ethical decision-making, particularly in the context of public services. By questioning the implications and motivations behind decisions, public servants can uphold integrity and public trust. Historical philosophers like Socrates and Kant have emphasized ..

It has been argued that the proposed amendments to the Forest conservation act (FCA) will go against the Forest Rights Act (FRA), and may create hurdles for India in achieving its commitments on climate change. Discuss.

The Forest conservation Act, 1980 aimed to increase forest cover of the nation and imposes restrictions on diversion of forest land for non forest use. Proposed amendments to FCA are: Liberalized acquisition of forest land for development purpose. Forest guards/officials ..

The Aspirational District Programme not only mark a change in the policy focus from output to outcome but also from a top-down approach to a collaborative form of governance. Analyse.

The aspirational districts programme is an initiative to expedite the developmental outcomes in 114 most backward districts on a wide range of socio-economic parameters. From output to outcome: Goals aligned on detailed outcomes rather than merely on scale & output. ..

Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’.

UNESCO is the United Nations educational, scientific and cultural agency cofounded after World War II to foster peace. The withdrawal of the US from the organization is a severe blow. Too Little Cash UNESCO receives its major income from assessed, ..

What do you understand by operational land holding? Discuss various types of Land Holdings in India.

Model Answer: An operational land holding is a techno-economic land unit used wholly or partly for agricultural production and operated (directed/managed) by one person alone or with the assistance of others, without regard to title, size or location. A operation ..

The Jatakas furnish us valuable material not only for literature and art, but also for the study of economic condition of ancient India. Critically discuss with suitable examples.

The Jataka are based on the premise that before his birth as Gautama, Buddha passed over 550 births in both human and animal forms. Jatakas were possibly compiled in the second and third centuries (A.D.) by the Mahayana and the ..