What are Foundation Seeds, Breeders Seeds and Certified Seeds? Examine the importance of Breeder's seeds in seed development and multiplication.

Hint: Breeder seed is produced in isolation from nucleus seed by a certified breeder. Foundation seed is the offspring of the Breeder seed which can be clearly traced to Breeder seed. The offspring of foundation seed , further certified is ..

How does the Cryosphere affect global climate?

The cryosphere is the frozen earth’s surface, where water is found in solid form i.e. sea ice, lake ice, snow cover, glaciers, ice sheets, and frozen ground. It is usually found in Antarctica, Arctic, and mountainous regions. The cryosphere affect ..

In various parts of India, one or the other animal species are used as part of either tradition or for entertainment purpose. In this context, critically examine the issues arising out of cruelty against animals.

In various parts of India, one or the other animal species are used as part of either tradition or for entertainment purpose. In that process, the animals are put to torture and in some cases denied their basic needs. For ..

In light of the recent debate on Hindi vs English, examine the status of vernacular in India. What are some benefits of using vernacular in education?

Linguistic diversity of India poses two different challenges. One being the imposition of Hindi as the primary language across the country. This has met with resistance across different states. And second being the status of vernacular languages. Vernacular language is ..

Explain the phenomenon of Western disturbance and discuss its impact on the Indian weather system.

The western disturbance refers to moisture laden, low-pressure disturbances that travel from the Mediterranean Sea region to the Indian subcontinent during winters. These disturbances pick up humidity from the Mediterranean sea and travel along with westerlies. At times, these low-pressure ..

India has been experiencing several attempts to attack over the Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), both by state and non state actors. What are the factors behind increased instances of attacks? Also, enumerate the steps taken by the Indian government to secure its CII.

Critical Information Infrastructure is that which is vital for the domestic economy and national security. It includes the finance system, Defence system, Telecommunication networks, power  grids, etc. Reasons for targeting CII: It is a kind of modern and unconventional warfare, ..

The local bodies remain subordinate to the respective state governments, despite being given the constitutional status as the third tier of the government. Analyse.

The 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments created a third tier of government in the form of Panchayati Raj and Municipalities. Constitutional Provisions: Three tiered Panchayati Raj structure at village, block and district level. Direct elections at all three levels. Reservation ..

Throw some light on the need of a National Court of Appeal for reducing the pendency of cases and returning to the Supreme Court’s original role as final appellate court.

According to National Judicial Data Grid, the Supreme Court has around 60 thousand pending cases. Nearly 93% of cases are routine appeals (DAKSHA legal research). In this regard, Law commission as well as, Attorney General of India has recommended for ..

In the absence of scientific planning and implementation, measures like Jal Shakti Abhiyan may fall short of being successful. Analyze.

The Central Government launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan in the summer 2019 following the massive water crisis across India. Though, in the absence of any scientific planning and implementation, such measures like Jal Shakti Abhiyan may fall short of being ..

“The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order” Elaborate

In the post World War 2 era, India was the flag bearer of the third world and championed the causes of the oppressed and marginalized Nations through various initiative such as Non-Aligned Movement, the freedom movement in African Countries, Apartheid ..