Discuss the impact of rapid urbanization on the social fabric of Indian cities. How can urban planning and governance be made more inclusive and sustainable?

Rapid urbanization has had a profound impact on the social fabric of Indian cities, presenting both opportunities and challenges. India’s urban population has grown from 27.8% in 2001 to 34.9% in 2021 (Census of India), putting immense pressure on urban ..

To what extent the establishment of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) is capable to alleviate the problems of the people living in mining affected areas? Examine in the light of recently amended Mines and Minerals Act.

Model Answer: Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015,  mandates establishment of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all mining districts of the country by state governments. The foundation will be headed by District Magistrate. The objective of District ..

What are the major criticisms against the Supreme Court verdict on reservation in promotions?

The 5 bench constitutional bench of SC has by and large upheld the judgment in the Nagraj case of 2006 and has refused to refer it to larger bench. The Nagraj judgment had imposed restrictions on reservation in promotions. Criticism ..

What is section 124A of Indian Penal Code? Do you think the provisions are still relevant in present era of free speech? Discuss.

As per section 124A of Indian Penal Code whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection ..

Do you agree with the view that the convicted lawmakers should be automatically disqualified after conviction? Discuss while keeping Lily Thomas case in focus.|

Criminalization of the politics has been an issue plaguing the Indian political system. As per Association for Democratic reforms, current Parliament has highest number of politicians facing criminal charges like kidnapping, sexual assault etc. The convicted law makers should be ..

With respect to water usage and storage, it is generally said that India has focussed more on supply-side management, while no emphasis is placed on demand-side management. Discuss while suggesting way forward.

Water is the very basic need of people. It is necessary that water is provided to by laying stress on creating large-scale rainwater storage facilities, efficient allocation of the valuable resource to states and involvement of the local people in ..

While differentiating between Area strip mining and Contour mining with respect to coal extraction, discuss which of them is more dangerous to environment and why.

Area Strip mining and Contour mining are two types of surface coal mining techniques. Area strip mining is a type of mining used on a flat terrain. In this, an earthmover strips away the overburden, and a power shovel digs ..

Critically examine the main features of Badami cave paintings?

The Badami cave is popularly known as the Vishnu Cave. Only a fragment of the painting has survived on the vaulted roof of the front mandapa. Paintings in this cave depict palace scenes. One shows Kirtivarman, the son of Pulakesin ..

How illegal transborder migration does pose a threat to India's security? Discuss the strategies to curb this, bring out the factors which give impetus to such migration.

India has waged wars against two of its neighbours and, at varying times, has seen great influx of people from almost all of its neighbouring countries. Illegal transborder migration leads to multiple problems. It can be an avenue for terrorists ..

The idea that public intent data can play a transformative role in the public sector has its own set of challenges. Discuss.

Public Intent Data refers to data that is used for public welfare. Recently released world development report by World Bank, titled “Data for better lives” referred to the role of Public Intent Data in public sector. Transformative role of data ..