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Analyse important water bodies and ice caps formed due to changes in the geographical conditions. Find the reasons for change?
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Analyse important water bodies and ice caps formed due to changes in the geographical conditions. Find the reasons for change?
Continue readingThe Armed Force (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) granting special powers to Indian Armed Forces in what the act terms as ‘disturbed areas’. The Act has received criticism about human rights violations. Critically examine your assessment to this argument.
Continue readingDistinguish between Prime Minister’s Secretariat and cabinet secretariat. Which of these is more important and why?
Continue readingWhat are Bitcoins and how do they work? Discuss the need and advantages of Bitcoins in Financial Services? Approach Introduction Background: First introduced in 2009. Bitcoin : It is a type of digital currency, Instant Payments to anyone. Main Body Work: Open source protocol, not issued by any central authority. Peer-to-peer currency. Needs & Advantages: Easily currency exchange for trade; Great way for small business; No chargebacks or fees; Sent easily through internet; without…
Continue readingWhy the ASAT missile test is imperative for India? What is the global law on weapons in space?
Continue readingWhat is Generalized System of Preferences? Why is India removed from the list and what is its impact on India? Approach Introduction General introduction about Generalized System of Preferences (US trade programme, promote economic growth, Trade act 1974). Main Body Fail to provide reasonable access to its markets. Criteria of GSP include respecting arbitral awards in favor of US. Impact: (i) Export (likely to affect about 10% of India’s total exports, medical…
Continue readingWhy is Lokpal bill important for India? Discuss the Powers and duties of the Lokpal? Points to be included in answer Introduction Origin/Background of Lokpal What is Lokpal bill (ombudsman to protect the common man from corruption in public service centers) Main Body Importance : Fight against corruption, Anti corruption policy Provisions of the act (after receiving complaint setting up a team, committee to investigate, public servants covered under Lokpal including Prime…
Continue readingWhat is the transmission cycle of West Nile Virus? What are the directions given to Kerala government to deal with it? Points to be included in answer Introduction West Nile virus (vector borne disease, origin) Recent case from Kerala Main Body Transmission cycle ( Birds-Mosquitos-Humans-horse-mammals) Guidelines (i) Government to follow the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP) guidelines (ii) Vector surveillance and control to be carried out in the state in…
Continue readingQuestion: Discuss the major steps taken by the government of India for doubling the farmers income by 2022? Points to be included in answer Introduction Role of agriculture in India. Population (any data in per cent, fact) engaged in agriculture and allied activities. Main body Steps for sustainable development by government. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana. Kisan Credit Card. Crop Insurance as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Minimum Support Price. Different crops for…
Continue readingQuestion: How is absolute poverty line measured in India? What are the major steps taken by the government to eradicate the rural poverty? Points to be included in Answer Introduction Definition of term poverty. Absolute or Relative poverty. Main Body World Bank norm for amount per day per person. Absolute poverty line based on nutritional level. Why increase in poverty. Equal distribution of resources. Government measures (PMJDY, PM Aawas Yojana, Annapurna, Gram Samridhi yojana, Old…
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