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Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer oriented. Critically comment.

With newspapers splashing the highest pay offered to an IIT or IIM graduate in the latest round of placements, people are increasingly placing great emphasis on pay scales. Students look for positions that either guarantees prestige or influence or huge ..

To what extent, the indictment of global capitalism through the Panama Papers leak is justified? Argue

Discuss the origin, role played and various issues related to Village Defence Committees (VDCs) in Jammu & Kashmir.

The Village Defence Committees (VDCs) came into existence for “self-defence” and “supplementing efforts of the forces to curb militancy and cross-border infiltration” in 1999. They played a crucial role in fighting the militants. VDCs were meant to “provide defence” to ..

What is DMPA? What are various concerns about the same in India? Discuss.

Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DPMA) is an injectable contraceptive drug for women. DMPA is progestin-only, injectable contraceptive method. It is injected either to arms or the buttocks. The DMPA shot is to be given every three months and fertility returns after ..

The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund has been established as a fund of funds. What are the government objectives in such structure? Discuss while elucidating the composition, functions and role to be played by NIIF in Infrastructure.

The objective of NIIF is to maximise economic impact through infrastructure development in viable projects both greenfield and brownfield, including stalled projects, mainly in the core infra sector. NIIF has been structured as a fund of funds and set up ..

Enumerate various changes brought into effect by the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act 2015.

The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 came into force in January 2016.For early settlement of disputesseveral changes are introduced: Arbitrators have to settle the dispute within 12 months. After 12 months, the case can be extended for another six ..

Critically examine the issues created by the misconception that no-detention means no assessment in context with the No detention policy.

Under the No-Detention Policy, the students up to class VIII are automatically promoted to the next class without being held back even if they do not get a passing grade. The policy is in line with the Continuous and Comprehensive ..

Critically examine various legal and ethical issues around commercial surrogacy in India.

Commercial surrogacy is a process in which an individual or couple pays a fee/compensation to a woman in exchange for her carrying and delivering a baby. Commercial surrogacy is in rampant practice in India. However, there are certain legal and ..