Why government has taken decision to stop the imports of the GM soybean?

The Union environment ministry has asked the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to stop imports of genetically modified (GM) soybean for food or feed because Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) which is the regulatory body for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and ..

Establish the links between intellectual property rights (IPR) and terrorism and organized crimes. How strengthening the IPR regime in India can help in prevention of organized crime? Discuss.

Organised crime refers to transnational, national or local groups who carry out illegal activities in order to make money or profit. Activities like drug trafficking, human trafficking, financial frauds are carried out by these groups. Terrorist groups require men, material ..

To what extent, the discovery of so called "Neutrino Oscillation"has potential to change our understanding of the fundamental particles of the nature? Discuss.

Hint The difference of calculation in theoretical and experimental results led to discovery of neutrino; when it was found that some of the solar neutrinos (which are all electron-neutrinos) were transforming themselves to other forms of neutrinos, and thus escaping ..

Private sector can play an important role in Make in India but does our policy provide it level playing field? Discuss in context with Defence Sector

As India plans to emerge as the superpower it has to cut down the dependence on Imports for defence sector. Private sector has to be a key partner in enshrining the indigenisation of defence production. Though there have been efforts ..

Bring out the major differences between a ballistic missile and a cruise missile? Name two ballistic and two cruise missiles of India.

Missile is a weapon that is self-propelled or directed by remote control, carrying conventional or nuclear explosive. There are three broad types of missiles Conventional guided missiles Cruise missiles Ballistic missiles Difference between cruise and ballistic missile A Cruise Missile ..

Improving India’s Science & Engineering research capacity

According to a study by research publications, India is among the world’s top countries in terms of research output however the countries’ universities have fallen in case of quality of research. There has been a growth of 11% from 4%, ..

Why Indigenization of IT infrastructure of military is vital? Where does India stand in terms of indigenization of military IT infrastructure?

India is facing a daunting task in indigenisation and self reliance in defence production. Lack of technology, R&D etc have become impediments in self reliance in defence production. But the same cannot be implied to the IT infrastructure in military. ..

What are the findings of the NASA study on the Arctic permafrost?

Permafrost is soil that has remained frozen for years or centuries under topsoil. It contains carbon-rich organic material, such as leaves, that froze without decaying. As rising Arctic air temperatures cause permafrost to thaw, the organic material decomposes and releases ..