Power Discoms are plagued by several problems and privatization is often regarded as a solution to the existing problems. Critically examine.

Electricity is the engine of our economic growth. Basically there are three types of companies associated with electricity infrastructure. Gencos – Power generation companies. E.g. NTPC, NHPC, Reliance power, etc. Transcos – Responsible for transmission of power from generation point ..

Why India has neither signed nor ratified the 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol? Justify the government stand.

India is one of the few liberal democracies who did not sign, support or ratify the international convention which governs how nations should treat refugees. India is neither a signatory to 1951 United Nations Refugee Convention nor to its 1967 ..

Critically analyze the practice of setting up fast-track courts to reduce pendency of cases in the judiciary.

Fast track courts were set up by the government of India to expedite the justice delivery and a reduced pendency of cases. They were set up under fast track courts act 1989. Fast track courts help in reducing pendency: Reduce ..

Comment in comparative perspective on the amendability of the Indian constitution as a mix of rigidity and flexibility.

Unlike the British and the American constitutions, the Indian constitution blends flexibility and rigidity to serve the interests of a very diverse nation, with article 368 enabling amendments. Flexibility: Several constitutional provisions may be amended by a simple majority of ..

The NALSA judgement of Supreme Court provided the right for self-determination of gender; however, its spirit got diluted with the passage of Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019. Analyze.

A ‘transgender’ is a person who’s sex doesn’t match the sex assigned at birth. The SC had taken an expansive meaning on gender/sex & ensured effective protection for the rights of the transgender community. However, many groups such as “All ..

To what extent, the electronic vaccine intelligence Network(eVIN) can help in the proper implementation of vaccination programs? Discuss.

eVIN is indigenous technology system in order to digitize the stock of vaccines and to monitor the temperature of the cold chain with the help of a smartphone application.One of the most important components of the immunization program is the ..

While throwing light upon the controversy regarding appointment of higher judiciary, critically examine the recent suggestion made by the government to appoint Search-Cum-Evaluation committee.

The appointment of higher judiciary by collegium system has been opaque and also time consuming process because there is no formal framework or set procedure followed in the selection. In this context Government of India (GoI) enacted National Judicial Appointment ..

Highlight the need to revisit India’s neighbourhood policy with respect to the transboundary water resources.

India shares transboundary water resources with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh, each having their own challenges. Issues: Pakistan: Governed by Indus water treaty. Issues over Kishanganga project for diverting water of Jhelum. Scope to increase Indian utilization of Ravi ..

To achieve the goal of $5 trillion economy, it is imperative to put primary focus on private investments. Discuss. Also, highlight the steps taken by government to boost private investments.

The GDP of any country is dependent on four engines of growth, viz, consumption, government expenditure, private investment, and trade. As per classical economics theories, the savings in an economy turns into investment which turns into growth. But as per ..

India has a very high potential for startups, however, there has been limited success because of various challenges. Discuss.

There is no common definition for startups in India, however, the Income Tax Act defines startups as those companies, that are registered for less than 10 years and have a total turnover not exceeding 100 crores in any of these ..