“ICT has many potential applications in delivering agricultural extension and can bring new information services to rural areas.”Discuss

The potential of information & communication technology could play a crucial role in delivering agricultural extension and can bring new information services to rural areas. Precision farming is the result of the direct contribution of agriculture technology for farm productivity. ..

The slow criminal justice system in India has put pressure on prisons. What are the issues associated with the Indian prisons? Also, suggest remedial measures.|

Indian judicial system has been criticized for its backlog which has been increasing with years. The impact of this is being felt not only on lowering public confidence but also prisons. The issues associated with Prisons: Overcrowding of prisons : ..

There has been a paradigm shift in India's economic conditions and cropping patterns in last few decades. Critically discuss why there is an upward trend in horticulture production while downward trend in food grains production? Is it an opportunity or threat?

For the last few years, the horticultutual production in the country has outstripped the food grains output. Currently, horticulture is contributing over one third fraction of India’s agriculture production. This marks a major structural change going on in Indian agriculture. ..

While putting latest budget figures in focus, examine the role of Income Tax in overall revenue mobilization. In the light of these figures, do you agree with the view that time has come to abolish the personal income-tax?

As per Economic survey only around 5.5% of earning Indians pay taxes. Due to this the taxpayers to voters ratio is around 4%, making India a poor performer in tax to GDP ratio which is about 16.6 %, much lower ..

"The business model of the small finance banks is such that they are aimed to serve the small borrowers."Discuss differentiating them from Payment banks.

If we examine the business model of small finance banks and payment banks, we find that the Small Finance Banks model is for local players or niche players. For example, various banking activities such as to Accept Deposits, Issue Debit Cards, Remittance ..

China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia". In the light of this statement, discuss the impact on India as her neighbour.

China’s economic reform that was initiated in 1978, has significantly improved to double-digit growth rates. In 2001, the nation joined the World Trade Organization that strengthened China’s integration into the world system and consolidated the manufacturing hub of the world. ..

Explain the salient features of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough to remove cascading effects of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services?

The One Hundred and First Amendment Act (122nd amendment bill) of the constitution of India introduced Goods and Services Tax in India. It commenced on 1st July 2017. GST: Goods and Services Tax is an indirect tax, which is used ..

Discuss the various social legislations enacted in India in 19th century for improving the conditions of women. Was there any remarkable impacts of these legislations? Elucidate.

From a precautionary and indifferent attitude towards social issues in India, the British in the 19th century due to the efforts of Indian intelligentsia made serious efforts to bring about a change in the lives of women. Some of the ..

Comment on various development efforts of Government of India in North East.

Model Answer: The Government of India had set up the Department of Development of North Eastern Region in September, 2001 and upgraded it to a Ministry in May, 2004 underscoring the its complete commitment to ensure development with equity for ..

Discuss the issue of technology-facilitated abuse. How can India ensure a safe digital space for its women?

  Online communication increases information production and dissemination, allowing people to establish more worthwhile connections. But these connections might potentially put them in danger, especially in the case of women. Technology-facilitated abuse: Online leaks of young women’s private images are ..