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Foreign governments do not have the right to criticise India�s vibrant democracy and dedication to rule of law. Critically analayse the statement in context of the recent report of United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has recently published its International Religious Freedom Report, 2019.The report was heavily criticized in India and finally rejected. Features of...

March 27, 2024

The 2022 World Toilet Day is being observed on the theme of ‘Making the Invisible Visible’. In this context, discuss various government’s programs to improve sanitation.

  Every year on November 19, the UN observes World Toilet Day. The major goal is to increase public knowledge of more extensive sanitation systems, including hand washing,...

March 27, 2024

Critically evaluate the strategic implications of BIMSTEC for India’s ‘Act East’ policy and its role in countering regional hegemony.

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an international organisation that encompasses seven nations around the Bay of Bengal. Formed on 6...

March 26, 2024

Explain the current procedure of appointment of judges in Higher Judiciary.

The judges of the Supreme Court and High Court in India are appointed by President as per article 124(2) and 217 of the constitution. Supreme Court Judges –...

March 26, 2024

India has witnessed a positive trend of rising numbers of start-ups in recent years. While analyzing the factors responsible for the same, highlight the challenges that remain. Also, suggest some remedial measures.

A Start up is defined as a newly incorporated business entity (less than five years old) which operates in a niche/unique market segment, often with the use of...

March 26, 2024

For increasing Ease of Doing Business and making India an attractive investment destination, it is imperative to deal with the complexities and high compliance costs associated with existing labour laws at both centre and state level. Discuss. What steps have been taken by the central government to address these challenges?

Labour laws in India are enforced by both central and state governments, which lead to multiplicity of laws and high associated compliance costs. Effects of such complexity: Reduces...

March 26, 2024

Discuss the importance of Capital Formation in development, while throwing light on key obstacles to capital formation in underdeveloped economies from demand and supply side.

Hint: Capital includes only those means of production which are produced by man. For example – Plant and machinery tools and instruments. The capital formation means addition to...

March 24, 2024

Discuss the role of capital formation in India's economic development. Would you agree with this view that domestic saving constitute enough potential for development?

Hint: Capital formation is necessary for a productive economy. Domestic savings are prerequisites for that. In India, the domestic saving lacks enough potential to generate higher capital. More...

March 24, 2024

The e-commerce has grown at an exponential rate in fast few years in India, along with that the need for a comprehensive policy on e-commerce has also grown to safeguard India’s interests globally. Discuss.

E-commerce is defined as virtual selling-buying of goods via electronic medium without physical initiation between seller and buyer. Issues and need for e-commerce policy: Smoothen out taxation glitches...

March 24, 2024

Highlight the hurdles faced by agricultural extension services in India. Also, explain how Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) can help to strengthen National Agricultural Research Extension System.

Agricultural extension is the process of providing informal advice to the farmers so that they can improve their income by changing farming methods, cropping pattern and input usage...

March 24, 2024

With reference to the recent Election Commission’s strategy to encourage voting by tracking electoral participation, examine the issue of compulsory voting. What can be done to encourage voters’ participation without compromising voter rights?

The election commission has signed MoU with over 1000 corporate houses to monitor the electoral participation of their workforce and publish on their websites and notice boards those...

March 24, 2024

Discuss the role of TRAI in India’s telecom growth story. What are the pros and cons of the recent provisions related to TRAI in the Telecom Bill?

The Union government has released the draft of ‘The Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022’ wherein it has proposed several significant changes. Key amendments: The draft Bill consolidates three separate...

March 24, 2024

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