Model Answer: Idea of planned economy was first crystallized in 1930s when our national leaders came under the influence of socialist philosophy. India’s Five year plans were very...
Indian Railways is a lifeline of the nation. It provides affordable transport to poor passengers and carries 40% of freight traffic. Challenges in infrastructure creation: Lack of budgetary...
It has rightly been said that only education gives human being the power to discriminate between right and wrong, good and bad; still our constitution has not prescribed...
Model Answer: The overarching framework for India’s fiscal policy is provided by the constitution and the framework is made of: Article 246 Article 248 (residuary power of taxation)...
The Agriculture sector requires robust R&D to improve livelihoods, by raising yields and quality. Therefore, there is a need for the following measures: Liberalising salary structures and promotion...
Social audit is a process wherein an organization / government undertakes periodic reviews and identifies grassroot problems in order to improve its future performance. The 73rd Amendment of...
ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) is a social health activist in the age group of 25 to 45 years, who serves as the first point of contact for...
Livestock farming is practiced by 60% of the rural population. It acts as a secondary source of income for farmers. It is one of the major contributors of...
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) was set up to replace the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission (MRTPC). It was established to eliminate practices that adversely affect...
Model Answer: The tax reforms in India began with the Chelliah Committee recommendations and later on, government appointed the Vijay Kelkar Committee in 2002 which further provided direction...
