Demand of the question Introduction. Contextual Introduction. Body. Analyse positives and negatives of simultaneous elections in India. Conclusion. Way forward. The Constitution of India has vested in the Election Commission of India the superintendence, direction and control of the entire process for conduct of elections to Parliament and Legislature of every State and to the… Continue reading [Answered] “Parliamentary elections in India have increasingly been influenced by State-level political variables beyond the performance of the ruling parties and the Opposition at the Centre”. In light of this critically discuss the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies in India.
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NHAI Signs MoU with NIIF for funding highway projects
The National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has signed an MoU with National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF) for funding highway projects. This agreement is expected to provide innovative financial models including for the Bharatmala Pariyojana. Bharatmala Pariyojana is an umbrella program for the highways sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across… Continue reading NHAI Signs MoU with NIIF for funding highway projects
Skill development ministry launches Kaushal Yuva Samwaad
The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship has launched “Kaushal Yuva Samwad”. Kaushal Yuva Samwaad aims to create a dialogue between the youth and the Ministry. The program is intended to identify and rectify the gaps so that all skill development programs are aligned to the current demands and help in creating a skilled workforce… Continue reading Skill development ministry launches Kaushal Yuva Samwaad
[Answered] “India has begun to feature prominently on a growing list of countries marked by hate crime, including hate speech in electoral campaigns”. Critically examine. Discuss various consequences of hate crimes. Also, suggest some measures to stop hate crimes.
Demand of the question Introduction. Discuss hate crimes. Body. Write about hate crimes in India. Discuss various consequences of hate crime. Conclusion. Way forward and some measures. Hate crime is incitement to hatred primarily against a group of persons of any race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief and the like. They may be isolated,… Continue reading [Answered] “India has begun to feature prominently on a growing list of countries marked by hate crime, including hate speech in electoral campaigns”. Critically examine. Discuss various consequences of hate crimes. Also, suggest some measures to stop hate crimes.
Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme: Uttarakhand among best performing states
Uttarakhand has been adjudged as one of the country’s five best performing states under ‘Beti Bachao,Beti Padhao’ scheme. The state will be felicitated along with the other selected states in recognition of its consistent performance in respect of sex ratio at birth(SRB). Consistent performance in respect of SRB indicates that the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’… Continue reading Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme: Uttarakhand among best performing states
[Answered] “5g could be one of the most important development in human history”. Comment. Explain various challenges involved in adopting the 5g technology.
“5g could be one of the most important development in human history”. Comment. Explain various challenges involved in adopting the 5g technology. Ans. Demand of the question Introduction. Discuss what is 5 technology. Body. Write some benefits and applications of 5g technology. Conclusion. Way forward. 5g is the next generation cellular technology that will provide… Continue reading [Answered] “5g could be one of the most important development in human history”. Comment. Explain various challenges involved in adopting the 5g technology.
SC to study Centre’s query on ‘refugee’ status for illegal immigrants
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine on the question of whether the illegal immigrants can even be considered for refugee status. This hearing came on a petition of Rohingyas who had moved the Supreme Court against the Centre’s proposed plan to deport Rohingyas to the land of their origin which is Myanmar. Rohingya is… Continue reading SC to study Centre’s query on ‘refugee’ status for illegal immigrants
[Answered] In the light of recent “Food and Nutrition Security Analysis, 2019” report, critically discuss the problem of malnutrition in India. What should be done to address this problem?
Demand of the question Introduction. Give a contextual Introduction. Body. Analyse status of malnutrition in India. Conclusion. Way forward. Malnutrition especially that affecting young children is one of the principle public health problems in the developing world like India. A new report, ‘Food and Nutrition Security Analysis, India, 2019’, published by the Government of India… Continue reading [Answered] In the light of recent “Food and Nutrition Security Analysis, 2019” report, critically discuss the problem of malnutrition in India. What should be done to address this problem?
Banks reported 44,016 frauds in last 11 years
According to the data provided by the Finance Ministry,banks have reported 44,016 frauds in the last 11 years since 2008-09.The frauds being considered in the list are those involving ₹1 lakh or more. The ministry said that the government had issued a ‘framework for the timely detection,reporting,investigation relating to large value banks frauds’. The framework… Continue reading Banks reported 44,016 frauds in last 11 years
U.S., Taliban talks end after rival Afghans agree on ‘roadmap for peace’
Recently,the Taliban and Afghan delegates including government officials has agreed on a roadmap for peace that could end the 18-year war in Afghanistan. The roadmap hopes to reach an agreement that would see US troops pull out in return for a commitment that Afghanistan would not be used as a base for terrorism. This non-binding… Continue reading U.S., Taliban talks end after rival Afghans agree on ‘roadmap for peace’
