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WTO has continuously faced the challenge of striking a balance between the interests of developed and developing economies. Discuss.

The WTO has promoted unhindered trade across borders since its inception. It has also played an important role in the growth of GDP across the world and reducing poverty by increasing trade. However, there are several issues that have been ..

Without declaring the ‘right to health’ as a fundamental right, it is not possible to achieve the goal of Universal Health Coverage. Comment.

The Right to Life & Personal Liberty as enshrined in article 21 of the constitution, has been expansively interpreted by the Supreme Court. Thus, many of the intelligentsia opine that the time is ripe for ‘Right to Health’ as a ..

How land banks can encourage land use efficiency and create economic growth? Discuss in light of increasing prominence of land banks in India. Also, examine the concerns associated with it.

Land banks refer to ready-to-use land parcels with pre-clearances & regulatory approvals. DIPAM (Department of Investment and Public Asset Management) recently finalized proposals for a land bank company to streamline land bank use. Benefits of Land Banks: Better land use ..

The acceptance for traditional medicines is growing, owing to multiple benefits offered by them. However, there are several challenges in its adoption at large scale. Discuss.

India has been a frontrunner in traditional medicines, since time of Shushruta, Charak & Patanjali. Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) has been formed to promote them in India and at world level as well. Growing Acceptance: ..

India’s policy of price intervention in the agricultural sector has done more harm than benefit. It has created a skewed agricultural market and complicated matters related to international trade rules. Critically discuss.

The agricultural sector provides employment to nearly 45% population and is crucial to India’s food security. Thus, numerous price interventions exist to support the sector: Direct Benefit Transfer to farmers, e.g. PM-Kisan. Guaranteed crop procurement at pre-decided prices, e.g. MSP, ..

There is an increasing demand for global minimum tax, across the world. Discuss the significance, prospects, and challenges for India.

Recently, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced that 136 countries (including India) have agreed to the Global Minimum Tax (GMT), which is to be paid by big MNCs, regardless of their location. The rate of GMT is ..

What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) ? How US decision to terminate DACA will affect the immigrants?

DACA provides protection to undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children & lacked legal status. This program protects such immigrants from deportation & grant them a two-year relief which can be extended by issuing work permit and ..

There are several issues associated with the working of World Trade Organization, which have eroded its credibility. Analyse.

World Trade Organization (WTO) is a specialized agency, relating to matters of international trade. It was established as multilateral trading agency after Uruguay round of erstwhile GATT (Generalized Agreement on Trade & Tariff). Challenges faced by WTO can be seen ..

Throw some light on the importance of BIMSTEC for India in promoting regional cooperation and integration in neighbourhood.

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), is a regional grouping consisting of India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Maldives. It is a connecting link between Neighbourhood First Policy and Act East ..

A barrier-free trade of the agriculture produce is essential in doubling farmer’s incomes. The farm laws that are taken back were a right step to tackle the bottlenecks. Critically analyze.

While India has 18 percent of the world’s population, it has only 2.4 % of world’s area, only a fraction of which is available for agriculture. Thus, there is excess crowding in agriculture which contributes to 18% of GDP and ..