The Ultra Mega Power Projects were envisioned under the "Power for all"vision in 11th five year plan. However, so far only two UMPPs are producing power. Critically examine the issues that derailed this government initiative.

Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) is a series of ambitious power stations planned by the Government of India, each with capacity of 4000MW or above, with an aim Power for all in the country. Major constraints The power plants are thermal based ..

"In effect, the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1948 was a document of compromise between India's political and economic elite."To what extent you agree with this view? Discuss critically.

Hint: Industrial policy 1948 asked state to invest only in sectors which were totally unoccupied or occupied inadequately by private sector. Thus, Industrial policy 1948 gave space to both private as well as public sector and at the same time. ..

In light of the External Affairs Minister’s recent visit to Russia, examine the role of India in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. How can India help improve the situation?

  The visit of India’s external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, to Russia has sparked considerable international interest in the possibility of an intervention to end the nine-month-long war in Ukraine. The minister for external affairs of India expressed strong support ..

In view of the recent critique of the collegium system, comment on the differences between the collegium system and the now-scrapped NJAC system. What is the way ahead for the Indian judiciary?

  The judicial system in India plays a very important function. The final bastion of hope for the average person is the judiciary. In that regard, who sits on the benches of judges is extremely important. Background: The Collegium System ..

Why the Industrial Policy of 1948 is called "socialization of vacuum"? Justify the place given by it to private sector in the light of contemporary economic conditions.

Hint: Socialist economy is an economy where major industries are controlled by State or government but, Industrial policy 1948  emphasized the government investment in sectors which were totally unoccupied or inadequately occupied by private sector.  Public ownership of few industries ..

Examine the importance of National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 towards achieving sustainable mobility and National Fuel Security.

Hint: As transportation sector accounts for second largest emissions of carbon dioxide globally, governments, climate change activists proposed for “National Electric Mobility Mission Plan”, which aims to achieve national fuel security by promoting hybrid and electric vehicles in the country. ..

Throw some light on the positive and negative impacts of globalization on developing countries like India.

Globalisation refers to the process of closer integration of countries across the world and free flow of goods, information and people such that it presents inter-connectedness, with events in one part affecting other parts and vice versa. It is incredibly ..

Which sectors are reserved for MSME industries today? Discuss in the light of recent government policy.

Reservation and de-reservation of the products for particular sector is done under the Industries (Development& Regulation) Act, 1951.Furthermore, the government kept abolishing the reservation of all items and as of today not a single item is reserved for small industries. ..

India’s push for transitioning from fossil fuels to more sustainable forms of renewable energy will not lead results until reforms are done in power distribution and transmission companies. Elucidate.

India has an energy mix that is heavily tilted towards fossil fuels. Owing to the threat of climate change and international obligations, India is moving towards renewable energy. India is adopting renewable energy in order to: Meet commitments made under ..

Discuss the current status of Government Monopoly industries and Industrial Licensing in India.

Hint: Industrial licensing policy 1956 was abolished in 1991.The compulsion for obtaining prior approval for setting up a industrial unit were left to only to few industries. Currently only two categories which are atomic energy and Railways reserved for public ..