Critics have sometimes described the presidencies of Jimmy Carter (1977-81) and George Bush (1989- 93) as completely ineffective. Explain whether you think this is a fair criticism.

Discuss the administrative relations between the centre and the states in the light of recent controversies.

Recently controversies regarding the autonomy of states have been in debate. The chapter of Tamil Nadu, where two Union Ministers were arrested, resignation of the Governor Mrs. Fatima Bibi, etc, have raised the questions regarding relations between the Centre and ..

Examine the role being played by so called "Carter Initiative"and the DTTI towards cooperative research, co-production, and co-development of capabilities in the area of India-US Defence Relations.

Original name of the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) was Carter Initiative after  name of US Deputy Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter. Its main objective is to strengthen defence cooperation by facilitating the Indian companies to  collaborate with US ..

How is Russia contributing in transforming India? Discuss the possible impacts of Russia's changing role in South Asia on India.

The deep impact Russia has on India can be gauged by the words of PM himself. PM said that “Every child in India knows Russia is a friend”. Russia being a time tested friend of India is aiding India in ..

Among several factors for India's potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?

The savings rate which is expressed as a percentage or ratio denotes the savings by households which causes the capital formation and is responsible for the economic development of a nation. Contribution: According to the Economic survey gross savings contributed ..

What are the major roadblocks to connect India's agri-system to the food processing industry and through it to the global value chain? Discuss.

Food processing refers to transformation of raw ingredient into food or of food into some other forms by physical or chemical means. It includes processes like canning, processing, freezing, pasteurization, emulsification etc. It extends the shelf life of food, reduces ..

How far would you agree with the view that Johnson’s administration was largely a failure because of US involvement in the Vietnam War?

Lyndon B. Johnson was an American politician who also served as the president of the United State between 1963 and 1969. He also served as the vice president from 1961 to 1963, as a Representative of the United States and ..

Explain why Franklin D. Roosevelt won the presidential election of 1932. How successful were the New Deal policies in relieving the depression in rural areas During the years 1933 to 1941?

As the Hoover’s Republican government failed to address the unemployment by creating more jobs as it was against it because he believed that it would create dependency culture. On the other hand, the promising speeches and new deal ideas of ..

India Needs To Unify Its Energy Departments

In recent times, India has woken up to the problem of trying to manage an array of different ministries and departments when it comes to the energy sector. What is the issue? India has five different ministries, along with a ..

Core Catcher in a Nuclear Reactor

Moscow based Rosatom state corporation has installed a core catcher or a core melt installation device at the Unit 3 of Kundakulam Nuclear Power Plant at Tamil Nadu. A core catcher is a device designed to cool and localise the ..