Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of policy process – Discuss.

India which embodied the concept of Welfare State since its inception has initiated numerous schemes for the welfare of the vulnerable sections. The social audits often indicate that these schemes have been underperforming and one of the main reason is ..

The State Science and Technology Councils can provide a platform to address the real world problems of India but are facing numerous hurdles. What are they?

The State Science and Technology Councils (SSTC) were formed to spearhead the use of science and technology (S&T) for regional problems and to foster “scientific temper” within states. Hurdles faced by SSTC All the SSTCs put together barely Rs 100 crore ..

Highlight the gender-specific challenges faced during disaster management. In this regard, discuss, how the disaster management cycle can be made more gender sensitive.

India is one of the countries with the highest vulnerability to disasters, according to the global disaster reduction and relief network. Disaster management includes specific gender-related challenges such as: Women are more vulnerable to disasters due to their confinement in ..

How victimisation survey can aid in addressing the shortcomings of crime data collection?

The crime reporting in India miss out on several key areas such as profile of victims, their personal characteristics, victim-offender relationship, FIR registration experiences, experiences of interacting with police, number of days and time taken in getting FIR registered, instances ..

How the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Programme will aid in strengthening the skill development ecosystem?

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore for introducing a two-year fellowship programme called Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) programme. Under the programme, eligible fellows in the age ..

What is Global Hunger Index? List the parameters of the Global Hunger Index.

The global hunger index is an annual report jointly published by Ireland’s Concern Worldwide and Germany’s Welthungerhilfe. The index maps hunger to ensure that the world achieves “Zero Hunger by 2030” — one of the Sustainable Development Goals laid out ..

What are the components assessed in the Qs India University rankings? Discuss the standings of Indian Universities in the 2020 Rankings.

The 2020 QS Indian University Rankings have been released. The rankings are the second edition of the standalone rankings for India’s higher education institutions and include public, private, higher education or deemed universities. Standing of Various Institutions The Indian Institutes ..

What are the findings of the Global Hunger Index 2019?

The ranking of India in the Global Hunger Index 2019 has slipped to 102nd position from 95 in 2018. Findings of the Report The top rank was shared by Seventeen countries, including Belarus, Ukraine, Turkey, Cuba and Kuwait with GHI ..