Discuss the anti-Naxal strategy and measures taken in India citing various issues and challenges in the same.

Model Answer: The anti-Naxal strategy and measures taken in India even after facing various issues and challenges to it are: Implementation of Land Reforms The tribal land alienation is an emotive issue exploited by the Naxals to build up their ..

Identifying the factors responsible for formation of tides, discuss their geographical and economic significance.

Tides are type of natural coastal phenomena that cause a regular surge and dip in ocean water levels on coasts. Types of tides: Based on diurnal frequency – Diurnal, semi diurnal and mixed. Based on time interval – spring tide ..

India has used various developmental interventions to find a resolution for several existing and protracted internal conflicts that India is plagued with since independence. But they have proved to be insufficient in tacking the issues in a reasonable time frame. Discuss.

India is a diverse and multi-cultural country, with coexistence of various religions, cultures, ethnicities & languages. This may give rise to internal security threats at times, as seen in case of Tamil Sri Lankan & Naxal conflicts. Existing and Protracted ..

Issues Around Regulation of Medical Devices Industry in India

India’s semi-regulated medical devices industry needs a robust regulatory mechanism as soon as possible. At a time when internationally healthcare experts are expecting that a separate regulatory framework for medical devices is needed, the government of India is in the ..

What is the concept of “Thucydides Trap”? Discuss the causes and consequences of the current conditions of trade wars.

When a rising power causes fear in an established power which escalates toward war, the condition is known as Thucydides Trap. Graham Tillett Allison coined the term for the first time. The term appeared�on April 6, 2017, the day of ..

"Inland aquaculture holds the key to the blue revolution in the country."Discuss critically.

Model Answer: Blue Revolution envisages transformation of the fisheries sector with increased investment, better training and development of infrastructure on the lines of white revolution which transformed India’s dairy sector. Given that India has large number of water bodies, reservoirs, lakes, ..

There has been a long pending demand for the complete decontrol of sugar industry. But successive central governments have hesitated to decontrol sugar. Discuss the issue and government policy stance on the same.

Hint Answer: Currently, there is a partial decontrol of sugar with abolition of levy sugar system;  dismantling of monthly release mechanism. However, full decontrol of the sugar has not been possible this issue has political ramifications and can put the ..

Corruption in defence deals not only increase the cost of procurement, it also hampers the combat capabilities. Discuss the steps taken by the government to deal with corruption in defence procurement. Also comment how indigenous defence manufacturing can help in this regard.

India is one of the world’s largest defense importer. Allegations of corruption in military procurements are as old as independent India. Due to middlemen, instances of corruption increases the cost of procurement. Also due to corruption allegations, the deals are ..

"To what extent, opening up of mining sector has been responsible for the unrest in tribals' areas in India."Critically examine with examples.

Model Answer: Almost all tribal areas of the country are rich in forests, rivers as well as minerals. These areas have the finest coal, dolomite, bauxite, Iron ore, tin and conundrum to name a few. The forests in these areas ..

"Naxalism is not just a law and order problem but is a result of distorted developmental planning in the tribal areas."Examine.

Model Answer: Over exploitation of peasant/tribal/backward section and lack of education, political and judicial hearing to backward class of the society makes them adopt the method of left wing extremism. Thus, breaking the law and order in the society. But, ..