Context: Judicial barbarism is now a systematic phenomenon with deep institutional roots. How democratic barbarism and judicial barbarism are related? Democratic barbarism: It is a politics that sees protest, dissent, and freedom of expression all through the prism of potential enemies of the state. It occurs when the state treats a section of its own… Continue reading Judicial Barbarism
The women’s questions arose in modern India as a part of the 19th century social reform movement. What are the major issues and debates concerning women in that period? (250 words)
The spirit of tolerance and love is not only an interesting feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an important part at the present. Elaborate. (250 words)
What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.
With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme.”
Why are the tribals in India referred to as ‘the Scheduled Tribes’? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.
Judicial Barbarism
“An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples.
To what extent globalisation has influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain.
Governors’ mercy powers
Context- Supreme Court expressed unhappiness over the pendency of a plea by A G Perarivalan with the Governor of Tamil Nadu Banwarilal Purohit for over two years. What was the Supreme Court’s verdict over governor delay in deciding the plea for pardon? Supreme Court statement – Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) investigation into the “larger conspiracy” behind Rajiv Gandhi… Continue reading Governors’ mercy powers
