Diversification of energy basket has not remain a choice, rather it is key for survival. Elucidate.

India has an energy basket that is heavily tilted towards fossil fuels like coal. While Socio-economic imperatives have contributed to reliance on coal, recent developments have prompted a shift in approach. Necessity of diversifying energy basket: India has to meet ..

Give a critical account of the progress of industries during the initial three five year plans. To what extent these plans set the stage for long- run economic growth in the country. Examine.

During the initial three five year plans, a strong industrial base developed and India learned focusing on industries other than that of consumer goods. Public industries got tremendous policy support and immerged as a major giant in many sectors. Great ..

"Apart from the four fold classification of the industries; the Industrial Policy 1948 endeavoured to protect cottage & small scale industries by according them priority status."Throw light.

Under this policy, the large industries were classified in four categories viz. Strategic Industries, Basic / Key industries, Important Industries and other industries which respectively referred to Public Sector; Public-cum-Private Sector; Controlled Private Sector and Private & Cooperative sector. Further, it ..

In light of the ongoing rapid growth in the livestock sector, examine its significance with special focus on the role played by women as livestock farmers in boosting the rural economy.

The livestock sector in India is one of the most rapidly growing components of the rural economy. Significance: It has grown at a rate of 7.9% during the last six years while the crop farming grew by just 2% in ..

The Karnataka High Court recently called upon the Law Commission of India to reconsider the criteria for age of consent. Discuss the need for this reconsideration.

  While dismissing a lawsuit brought under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, the Karnataka High Court recently stated that the Law Commission of India would have to reconsider the age threshold in order to take ..

Explain the Upstream /Downstream Industries and Forward / Backward Linkages with reference to Food Processing Industry.

Hint: The upstream industries are dedicated to procurement, extraction and initial processing of raw material for manufacturing use ex- flour milling; leather tanning; cotton ginning; oil pressing, fish canning etc Downstream industries undertake further manufacturing operations on intermediate products made ..

In view of the recent invasion of Ukraine, how has Russia’s position in Asia changed? How are its actions altering Asian geopolitics?

  The “season of summits” in Asia is being skipped by the Russian President. The fallout from his aggressiveness toward Ukraine will undoubtedly alter Asian geopolitics. Consequences for Asia: The relationship between Russia, China, and the US will be significantly ..

Present a critical overview of the success and failures of the five year plans with respect to Industries in India.

The importance given to the heavy industries from 2nd five year plan onwards resulted in increase in national income, growth in agriculture sector, development of heavy industries, increase in employment, development in science & technology, increase in capital formation and ..

Critically examine the growth trends in Industrial Development in the country since 1951, pointing out factors responsible for these trends.

Hint: Industrial growth during the planning era can be divided into four phases: First Phase of High Growth was from 1951-66 for the first three five year plans. Investment in heavy industries was the key factor and the phase had ..

Discuss the salient features of the Industrial Policy Resolution 1956 throwing light on its outcomes.

Hint: The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 was based upon the Mahalanobis Model of growth, which laid emphasis on the heavy industries.It classified industries into threefold in Schedule A, B and C industries. Schedule A Industries -strictly under the Central ..