Is the competition among neighboring states for attracting more investments and funds is within the spirit of competitive federalism? Discuss while taking examples of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Yes. The competitive federalism is rapidly taking root as states move swiftly to showcase themselves as ideal investment destinations. When states or regions compete with each other to promote economic growth and development by reforming their governance and policies, its ..

Enumerating the key objectives of the Foreign Contribution Act, discuss why the recent amendments in the act are seen as a matter of great concern for the development sector in India.

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act implemented by MHA aims to regulate foreign investments into the country and ensure their use is in lines with public welfare. Objectives of FCRA: Regulate and monitor inflow of foreign funds. Ensure funds are not used ..

"Witnesses are the eyes and ears of the justice system and failure of the state to protect the state fails to uphold the national motto – Satyamev Jayate."Critically examine the feasibility and issues towards a separate witness protection law in India.

In any case Witnesses are the eyes and ears of the justice as they play a very important role in ensuring an effective investigation of criminal proceedings. Therefore protecting witness is the utmost important to deliver justice. Due to this most ..

As per World Bank report titled "Global Burden of Disease", non-communicable diseases are causing more premature mortality and disability in India compared to communicable diseases. Examine the reasons for the same while suggesting some of the measures adopted in National Health Policy- 2017 to tackle the problem.

The recent World Bank report ‘Global Burden of Disease’ indicates that non-communicable diseases like diabetes, chronic respiratory afflictions and heart ailments have been on an increase resulting in premature mortality. Subsequent to this, several studies at the national level have ..

As per recent study, it has been found that high levels of β-lactam-resistant bacteria and genes generated from Pharma industry are responsible for growing antimicrobial resistance. Discuss the measures taken by government under its 2017 National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance, to control the problem.

It has been observed that the effluents from pharmaceutical companies containing high concentrations of antibiotics are being dumped into the lakes and sewers, thus making them breeding grounds of drug-resistant superbugs. One such instance is the Kazipally industrial area of ..

To what extent the Tripura Model has been successful in improving the Human Development Index of the state? Discuss its salient features.

Ans. In the early 2000s, Tripura embarked on a unique path to peace, which did not rely solely on the security measures but was largely based on investment in human development and people’s participation in the implementation of socio-political and ..

In the context of primary healthcare in India, the only way to fulfill the objectives of equitable and comprehensive care is to democratize it. Discuss.

The Right to health is subsumed under the Right to Life in the constitution of India. There is enough evidence to show that Primary Health Care (PHC) approach is the most effective way to solve health and health system challenges. ..

The land ceiling laws were enforced in 1950s and 1960s as a part of Land Reforms but they are now often alleged to be misconceived since they don't allow viable land holdings. Critically discuss this paradox suggesting it can be addressed.

The government introduced the land reforms of abolition of zamindari system and ceiling on land holdings. These were brought in ensure the social justice. These land reforms were vital because: It protected the tillers from the oppression of zamindars. It ..