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Law and Order should be moved from state list to union list in the seventh schedule of the constitution. Critically discuss in the light of political interference faced by police personnel impeding the functioning of police.

As per the 7th schedule of Indian constitution ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects. Each State has, therefore, has full administrative control over the police. The biggest...

September 22, 2023

The government of India had made an election promise that it will ensure speed and effectiveness for issuing environmental clearances. Why do you think that project nods for such green belts need more scrutiny?

The government’s promise to expedite environmental clearances, especially in forest areas, needs careful evaluation. While economic development is crucial, preserving eco-sensitive regions and protecting tribal rights is equally...

September 22, 2023

“Decolonization was not an instantaneous process but a complex series of events.” Examine the varying paths to independence taken by colonial countries post-World War II.

Decolonization after World War II involved a diverse array of pathways to independence for colonized nations, shaped by a combination of international pressures, nationalist movements, and colonial policies....

September 21, 2023

�What are your views on the �on tap� license released for the small finance banks?

The recent review on the performance of small finance banks has unveiled that all the priority sector targets allotted to them have been achieved and they have completely...

September 21, 2023

What is Aditya-L1 mission? Discuss its objectives and importance.

Aditya-L1 is the India’s first dedicated scientific mission, which aims to send a satellite to study the dynamics of sun’s chromosphere. The mission is a joint venture between...

September 21, 2023

“Neo-colonialism is a continuation of colonialism under the guise of economic assistance.” Critically analyse how developed nations continue to exert influence over developing countries through economic policies.

The concept of neo-colonialism describes how developed nations exert influence over developing countries, not through direct political control, but via economic, social, and cultural pressures. This influence often...

September 20, 2023

Despite the fact that the Israel-Palestine conflict is rooted in history, it has been shaped in its modern form in the 20th century. Explain.

Israel-Palestine conflict refers to the territorial dispute between Israeli Jews and Palestinian Arabs for settlement and human rights. History and evolution: Arab Muslims and Jews claiming birthright to...

September 20, 2023

Tribunals have not only failed in achieving their envisaged objectives but also creating multiple challenges in the administration of justice in India. Critically analyze.

Tribunalization of justice in India has been a central feature of India’s legal system in past decade. Its features are: Trapping of writ Quasi judicial authority Expert adjudication...

September 20, 2023

Role of Indo-Pacific

The word “Into-Pacific” has become a popular term in recent times which has been interpreted differently by various countries in vision document. The global engines of economic growth...

September 20, 2023

Imports from China has led to curbed capacity creation and utilisation, India needs to address this malaise for economic revival. Comment.

China has seen an extraordinary success story of industrialisation and is the biggest beneficiary of globalisation. India and China had the same per capita income In 1991 —...

September 20, 2023

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