Successive governments in India have failed in implementation of their housing schemes to rehabilitate slums. While analyzing the reasons for the same, critically discuss if current government schemes in this direction are designed to correct past mistakes.

The key reasons for failure of the various housing schemes to rehabilitate the slums are as follows: Lack of planning and poor management of projects: Most of the housing complex built for rehabilitation of slums are constructed far away from ..

India is among the lowest scoring countries on political finance regulation as per the Global Integrity Report. Suggest the immediate steps that should be taken towards improving India's position.

India is among the lowest scoring countries on political finance regulation as per the Global Integrity Report mainly because of cash donations and no need of disclose of source of donation if it is less than Rs. 20,000 {It was ..

At present, whether a person is below the poverty line or not is measured on the basis of daily expenditure. What are flaws in this model? Do we have any other models to handle our flawed understanding of poverty? Discuss.

The Lakdawala Formula which was in place till 2011 provided that a non-poor can afford 2400 and 2100 calories worth of consumption in rural and urban areas respectively. Thus, a poor was the one who cannot meet these energy requirements. ..

What are the critical issues being faced by Indian army in current times. Discuss while suggesting steps to tackle issues that should get highest priority.

 The issues which plague our Indian Army are as follows- Restoring the intrinsic strength of unity in the Indian army. Reignite the fervour of oneness in the “rank and file”. Slow development of border infrastructure and road-rail linkages along the ..

What do you understand by mission mode? Discuss various schemes launched by Government of India in mission mode for Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry.

Mission Mode means that the projects have clearly defined objectives, scopes, implementation timelines and milestones, measurable outcomes and service levels. Some of the schemes in the Agricultural and Horticulture sector are- 1) Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture The Scheme ..

India is among few countries, that have not ratified ILO Conventions on Child Labour, Worst Forms of Child Labour and Minimum Age of Employment. While elucidating the reasons for the same, discuss the current policy stance of the government.

Some of the reasons which can be attributed for India not ratifying ILO Conventions on Child Labour, Worst Forms of Child Labour and Minimum Age of Employment could be- India has not totally abolished of all forms of undeniable worst forms of child labour ..

Discuss the so called "Core Labor Standards" under the 'Declaration of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work' of International Labour Organization.

The Core Labor Standards are a set of four fundamental,universal and individual human rights set out in eight Fundamental International Labor organization human rights conventions.The standards are among the most widely ratified ILO (international labor organization) conventions. With the 1998 ..

Discuss the scope, issues and limitations of discretionary jurisdiction vested in Supreme Court under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.

The residuary power outside the ordinary law relating to appeal is conferred upon the Supreme Court by article136 which provides for Special Leave Petition. Under Article 136 of the Constitution of India the Supreme Court shall have the power to ..