While global trade is estimated to decline. India is keeping its export numbers afloat by increasing trade with the global South. In this context, examine the rising importance of the global south in geopolitics and India’s response to it.

The global trend is going through a tough time with growth volumes dropping to 1% in 2023 according to WTO. However, India is diversifying its exports and increasing trade ties with the global South. Global South: The term global south ..

Evaluate the impact of the National Green Tribunal’s exclusion of certain key environmental laws, such as the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, on its efficiency and overall effectiveness in environmental governance.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has significantly influenced India’s environmental governance since its inception in 2010. Tasked with expedient resolution of cases pertaining to environmental laws, it supports the enforcement of several critical acts. However, the exclusion of key legislations ..

There are several issue related to regulatory, structural and operational aspects of Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in India, which are in dire need of corrective reforms. Discuss.

Urban Cooperative banks in India operate in urban and semi-urban areas deepening the financial inclusion and improving the formalization of Indian economy through facilitation of credit. Regulatory issues in UCBs: Regulation is very weak in comparison to commercial banks. Many ..

In Indian society, caste biases play a prominent role in work allocation. In this context, critically comment how Prohibition of employment of manual scavengers Act has fared?

In modern Indian society caste based discrimination still exists, it not influences identity, but also influence the access to resources. Caste also plays a dominant role in work allocation, for example, the menial jobs like disposing of dead animals, manual ..

Do you agree with the view that the public transport planning in India remains to be gender insensitive? With suitable examples, discuss initiatives undertaken by public transportation authorities in various parts of India keeping gender equity in focus.

With the Nirbhaya rape case still fresh in our minds, the question keeps on arising as to what extent are the Indian public transportation system gender friendly. This was only a major incident that drew our attention to several similar ..

Critically examine the reasons that led to deterioration of the financial health of the Railways, while suggesting a solution framework for the same.

Major reasons that led to deterioration of the financial health of railways are: second class treatment to freight trains, which resulted in delay in transportation of goods and services to industries and industries shifting from road to rail transport resulting ..

Differentiate between the Major Ports and Minor Ports. What are the current issues in the Ports sector development in India? Discuss.

Classification of Indian ports into major and minor is on the basis of administrative significance. The ports administered by Union Shipping Ministry are called major ports whereas; those managed by other relevant departments are called minor ports. Large numbers of ..

What do you understand by Open Sky policy? Discuss India's Open Sky Policy with reference to Draft National Civil Aviation Policy 2015.

Open sky policy refers to an agreement between two countries to allow any number of airlines to fly from either of them without any restriction on number of flights, number of destinations, number of seats, price etc. Currently, India has ..

India is playing a highly inactive role in the confluence of civilisations which is being played by China. Comment.

The power of the US has diminished over the years and many experts are viewing the US-China trade war via the prism of �clash of civilisations�. Many experts have described that the US is faced with the growing threat posed ..

Examine the problems associated with the current fertilizers subsidy regime in India, discuss the need for reforms.

The fertiliser subsidy accounts for the third highest subsidy burden on government expenditure. Issues of current subsidy regime: Economic- High fiscal burden. State administered prices of urea caused one of the highest prices internationally. Regulated distributors, sellers causing inefficiency in ..