What is the significance of the increase in the number of oil and gas industry lobbyists attending the ongoing COP27?

  At the Cop27 climate summit, there are more fossil fuel lobbyists than any single frontline group touched by the climate issue, with a figure that is up more than 25% from last year. Significance: Fossil fuel lobbyists have more ..

Discuss the conditions, that in the last few decades, have led to the emergence of a new civil society in urban India. Highlight its contribution in policy change and making governance more effective.

Civil society organizations refer to an organized group of people fighting for their concerns through peaceful means or working towards citizen empowerment. It includes NGOs, Self-help groups, charities, pressure groups, and trade associations & advocacy groups like FICCI, ASSOCHAM, etc. ..

How far is Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production?

Integrated Farming System (IFS) provides for an interrelated and interlocking production system based on cropping, animals and related subsidiary enterprises in such a way that maximize the utilization of nutrients of each system and minimize the negative effect of these ..

What are the findings about the suicides in India in 2016 Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors (GBD 2016) report?

As part of the research for 2016 Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors (GBD 2016) report the researchers have estimated suicide rates for both sexes in each state of India from 1990 to 2016 based on multiple sources, including ..

With suitable examples, critically examine that Indo-Saracenic architecture was a tool of cultural appropriation.

Indo-Saracenic architecture, despite its aesthetic appeal and historical significance, has faced criticism for being a tool of cultural appropriation during the colonial era. This criticism stems from the selective borrowing and manipulation of Indian and Islamic architectural elements by British ..

Despite the huge upbeat around the Make in India campaign the initiative has failed to deliver in the last 5 years since its launch. Examine

The Make in India campaign was launched by the government to strengthen the industrial sector and to attract foreign investments. It had challenging objectives like increasing the share of the manufacturing sector to 25 per cent of GDP and creating ..

Discuss the importance of Paryushan and Das Lakshana in Jainism.

Paryushan is most important Jain festival  celebrated in the months of August-September. Paryushanaa” is staying of the monks in one place during ‘chaturmaasa’ or rainy season. It is also known as festival of forgiveness, which aims to promote brotherhood and ..

What lessons can the National Health Protection Scheme take from the Maharashtra's Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayi Aarogya Yojana for the accomplishment of its objectives?

National Health protection scheme is a flagship scheme of the Union government under which the government aims to provide insurance of up to Rs. 5 lakh each for 10 crore poor and vulnerable families for hospitalisation. It is a step ..

Why is it important to conserve shallow water bodies? What are the unique challenges faced by these geographical features?

  At this time, every component of the planet’s ecosystem is being impacted by human activity. This covers freshwater ecosystems and the related aquatic biodiversity. Shallow water bodies continue to suffer most among the various types of freshwater bodies due ..

Can political instability at the state level disrupt the India growth story by disrupting the Indian Infrastructure buildup and discouraging foriegn investment in the country?

PM Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman have made it their mission to ensure that the country’s economy reaches the 5 trillion dollar mark by 2024-25. Infrastructure building, both by the Public, Private and Foreign sector will play a critical role ..