While both India and the USA are culturally pluralistic societies which have a democratic form of government and similar judicial systems, they have different interpretation of the notion of Right to Equality. Right to Equality in USA Right to Equality in India United States had derived this right from Declaration of Rights and most importantly, from the… Continue reading [Answered] Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.
[Answered] “The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain.
The rise of China as a major global power, threatening the hegemonic power of the United States, has resulted in the debate of a new Cold War emanating between the two economic powers. Thus, comparisons are being made about the threat faced by the US from China vis-a-vis the threat that was posed by the… Continue reading [Answered] “The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain.
[Answered] Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, ye they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and various State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) have been constituted under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. These commissions are the watchdog of human rights in the country, that is, the rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the international covenants and enforceable by courts… Continue reading [Answered] Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, ye they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.
[Answered] “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years.
The last few decades saw the exponential rise of Asia driven by countries like China, Vietnam, India, etc. However, Asian growth is slowing down and is now being overshadowed by the growth of countries in Africa. Currently, the rate of return on foreign investment is higher in Africa than in any other developing region. India’s… Continue reading [Answered] “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years.
[Answered]The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging FIR and conducting probe within a particular State is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.
CBI is India’s premier central investigation agency which looks into matters of corruption or major criminal matter. The CBI draws its power from the DSPE Act, 1946 which deals with the extension of the power of CBI over states with the consent of the respective government. CBI and Federalism: The Police are under List II, i.e., it is exclusively a state subject. So only the state can… Continue reading [Answered]The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging FIR and conducting probe within a particular State is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.
[Answered] Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.
Gender inequality results in unequal opportunities in terms of access to health, education, nutrition and quality jobs pushing women into poverty and malnutrition. Microfinancing of women SHGs can target women sitting at the bottom of the poverty pyramid with higher socio-economic inequalities, in the following manner: Nutritional indicators: Microfinancing of the women SHGs is linked to better nutritional outcomes for the whole family. It is important in breaking… Continue reading [Answered] Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.
[Answered] To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India?
Constitution of India provides for a parliamentary form of government, where the Executive is responsible to the Parliament for its policies and acts. Mechanisms of Parliamentary control over the Executive: 1. Question-hour, zero-hour, half-an-hour discussion, short duration discussion, calling attention motion, adjournment motion, no-confidence motion, censure motion, and other discussions. 2. General Discussion, Voting… Continue reading [Answered] To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India?
[Answered] ‘Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful” Comment
The Ministry of Tourism is implementing a Scheme titled ‘Earn While You Learn’. It envisages to inculcate appropriate tourism travel traits and knowledge amongst trainees to enable them to work as ‘student volunteers’. This scheme provides short term training, dedicated to travel industry, to college-going students pursuing graduation courses or graduates in the age group of… Continue reading [Answered] ‘Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful” Comment
[Answered]“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyze.
Welfare state is a modern concept of state with special responsibilities for state to improve the socio-economic conditions of the citizens and provide protective measures for their development. In India, the directive principles of state policy (DPSPs) under the Constitution provide the contours of welfare state. Primary health structure is moral imperative of a welfare state due to following reasons: Vicious cycle of poverty is created due to high out-of-pocket health expenditure, low productivity, low skills and low income. … Continue reading [Answered]“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyze.
[Answered] How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position?
Finance Commission is constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States and amongst the States themselves. Recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission, enabling fiscal position of states 1. Increased devolution to states from the divisible pool… Continue reading [Answered] How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position?
