How significant a contributor is the housing sector to the GHG emissions? What are various government’s initiatives to boost the green housing sector?

Housing is one of the major contributors of greenhouse gas emissions, with around one fourth of the country’s electricity consumption and 20% share in total greenhouse gas emissions. Contribution of Housing in GHG emissions: The share of housing in greenhouse ..

Keeping in view the poor performance of India in the World Press Freedom Index (WPFI), elucidate the importance of media for a democracy. Also, identify the issues affecting media in contemporary times and suggest measures to address them.

India’s dismal performance in WPFI is a cause of concern. Media is regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy and its health is of paramount importance. Issues: Curbing freedom of speech: censorships, indirect coercion. Violence against journalists. Paid news affecting ..

Highlight the factors behind fast-paced rural to urban migration and discuss the challenges arising out of it, mainly for the economically weaker sections. Also suggest measures to address this issue.

According to Census 2011, 31.4% of population resides in urban areas. Further 307 million are registered as migrants in the census, predominantly rural to urban migration. Reasons: Agricultural distress in rural areas. More educational opportunities in cities. Lack of economic ..

Discuss how the taboos and myths surrounding menstruation in India have been detrimental for women in many aspects of socio-cultural life. Suggest measures to combat them.

Menstruation is a part of life for girls and women aged approximately between 15 to 50 years. Due to regressive cultural practices, it has contributed to exclusion of women in many ways: Restrictions on mobility as women are sometimes forcibly ..

Both Caste and Race are manifestations of a closed system of stratification, but there are important differences between the two. Explain.

The Caste refers to lineage system of kin which is mostly identified through their work. Race is associated with place of origin and belongingness. e.g. White, African, Indian, etc. These systems emerged in ancient times on the basis of idea ..

Throw some light on the concept of gender budgeting and mention reasons behind its poor status in India. Also, suggest measures to address these issues.

Gender Budgeting as a concept, was introduced in India in 2005, to incorporate three dimensions of gender in budgeting. Gender based allocations. Allocations to gender in lumpsum allowances. Women-centric schemes and programmes. Issues plaguing gender budgeting: No data on gender ..

The 103rd constitutional amendment act has been hailed as an important step towards meeting the objectives of social justice in India. Critically examine its relevance.

Equality is the cornerstone and basic feature of the constitution of India. Article 14 of the constitution embodies both formal and substantive equality. According to article 14, every person is equal before the law and discrimination solely on the ground ..

What are Peri-urban areas? Highlight the problems of Peri-urban areas in India and also suggest corrective measures.

Peri-urban areas refer to the area near by a urban town, which is in fast developing stage, or has developed due to agglomeration economy. Problems of Peri urban areas: Automatic expansion leads to bad management of town. Dumping ground of ..