The black money in politics works like a glue that holds the corruption edifice together. In this context, what measures would you suggest to cleanse the political finance in the country? Discuss.

The measures needed to cleanse political finance in India are as follows- First and foremost, the government must take the initiative to end cash donations to political parties. Secondly, the political parties as of now do not face any necessity ..

There is an increasing trend of reserving jobs for locals in the private sector by several states in India. Throw some lights on the arguments given by states and issues associated with such policies.

In the recent past, there have been series of steps by several state governments in reserving jobs for locals in the private sector. E.g. Andhra Pradesh has reserved 80% jobs for the locals, Haryana government has reserved 75% jobs for ..

"A strong Opposition is indispensable in a modern democracy." Discuss keeping in context, the current political environment in India.

India has parliamentary democracy with multiparty system. The party having majority in Lok Sabha forms government. The representatives of other parties form opposition and have a strong role to play in modern democracy. The opposition parties enable citizens who think ..

Highlighting the importance of Mission Karmayogi. Explain its role in the development of human resource and state’s capacity.

Mission Karmayogi is launched by ministry of personnel to upgrade Indian state and Bureaucratic apparatus, to meet the demands and challenges of the 21st century, by keeping with tradition and values of India. Holistic development with Mission Karmayogi: IGOT Karmayogi ..

Critically discuss the salient features of the draft Indian Arbitration Council Act, 2017.

India is set to become the next global hub for institutional arbitration as Indian Arbitration Council which is being set by the present government will act as a flagship institution for conducting the international and domestic arbitration. It will be ..

While the welfare initiatives are needed for empowerment of people, the freebies culture is detrimental and cultivates a patron-client syndrome. Examine in context of governance in India.

Governance in India is based upon welfare motive as guided by directive principles of the state policy. Welfare initiatives embody civil rights and empower people: Schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, mid-day meal are aimed to improve education along with ..

Discuss the rationale behind and functions of recently proposed "Resolution Corporation".

The Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance, Bill 2017 proposed to establish Resolution Corporation. The Resolution Corporation would protect the stability and resilience of the financial system Rationale behind Resolution Corporation: Insurance firms in India are highly capitalized and unlikely to ..

How the Point of Sale (PoS) based Aadhaar authentication system in the Public Distribution System works? Critically examine the problems faced due to requirement of multiple technologies working in tandem in such transition.

The point of sale (POS) implies the time and place where a retail transaction is done. The merchant calculates the amount to be paid, generates an invoice, and enables the customer to make payment. Aadhaar based PDS: POS machines are ..

There is a paradoxical relationship between Bureaucracy and Democracy, yet an effective democracy require a well-functioning bureaucracy. Comment.

The bureaucracy is an instrument of the executive branch of government that helps in executing policies of the state. In this role, constant interaction with the public is unavoidable. Paradoxical nature of relationship: Colonial mindset and apathy. Mindset of status-quoism ..

Have ‘Alternate Mechanisms’ been effective in improving the decision making process of the governance in India? Justify.

Governance is indeed a complex, cumbersome, involved and time-taking process. However, certain decisions are time bound; so need for ‘Alternate Mechanisms’ has arisen. ‘Alternate Mechanisms’ have been used in governance for quite some time, such as empowered committee to decide ..