Analyse the impact of the Regulating Act of 1773 on the administrative structure of British India and its influence on the Indian Constitution.

The Regulating Act of 1773 marked a significant turning point in the administrative oversight of British India by the British Crown. It was the first legislative step taken to control the East India Company’s autonomy in India, reflecting a shift ..

Despite various reforms by the central and state governments to overhaul the urban local bodies (ULBs), several challenges remain with regard to their efficient functioning. Elucidate.

Urban local bodies (ULBs) were formed by the 74th Constitutional amendment act. Many reforms are brought by the central and state government to overhaul the ULBs like filling up vacancies, delegation of funds, etc. Despite this, several challenges remain like: ..

In current scenario of increasing scarcity of water resources, the micro-irrigation can be a game changer for agriculture in India by making it more efficient, productive and sustainable. Analyse. Also enumerate various steps taken by the government to promote micro irrigation in India.

Micro-irrigation system is a modern method of irrigation by using drippers, sprinklers, foggers, etc. Micro irrigation refers to delivering water directly at the roots of the plants to minimize wastage and surface run-off. Benefits of micro irrigation: Prevents wastage of ..

"Construction of Dedicated Freight Corridors will lead to multiplier effects for economy."Amplify.

The Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) are a mega rail transport project with Eastern DFC of 1839Km length and Western DFC with 1499Km length. It will help in: Increasing the average speed of goods trains in India from ..

Investment in social infrastructure is imperative for an inclusive and sustainable growth in India. Discuss.

Social infrastructure (e.g. health, education, etc) is the key to India’s development as a welfare state in line with constitutional commitments under the directive principles. Role of social infrastructure in inclusive and sustainable growth: Focus on education and health – ..

The government has renewed its focus on strategic disinvestment in recent times. In this light, examine the rationale behind it and discuss the concerns raised against it.

Strategic disinvestment means that the government is divesting its majority stake from a public sector enterprise (PSE) and transferring its management & ownership to a private entity. Rationale behind strategic disinvestment: Enhances efficiency of the PSUs. Pull out the public ..

Delineate the differences between pressure groups and interest groups. Elaborate how pressure groups influence government decisions and policy-making in India.

Pressure groups are voluntary non-profit organizations of people working towards common or similar interests. Pressure groups work independently from the government. Interest groups are the groups of people who work for their own interests and try to influence policy-making and ..

What is the objective of the corporatization of the Ports? Do you think, corporatization of the ports will be a game changer in Port development in India?

Large numbers of ports in India are under Major Port Trust (MPT) Act, 1963 and offer operational restrictions and administrative controls for government. So, the ports are needed to be corporatized for better development and will also help in Functional ..

Objectively discuss the significance of the Indian Councils Act of 1861 in the context of administrative reforms and its impact on the decentralisation of legislative powers in British India.

The Indian Councils Act of 1861 marked a pivotal moment in the administrative and constitutional history of British India. This Act was instrumental in initiating representative institutions by involving Indians in the legislative process, a significant shift from previous policies. ..

2022 marks 60 years since the Cuban Missile Crisis. What can be learnt from this historic incident for tackling the present-day international political tensions?

The ongoing Russia Ukraine war has raised concerns around the world. It has often been cited as the most dangerous time after the Second World War. The US led NATO and Russia are confronting each other and the possibility of ..