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Discuss the various achievements and issues, which were highlighted during the 2nd universal periodic review of India at UNHRC? | ·India highlighted the evolution of fundamental rights through judicial pronouncements over the years. ·India listed several initiatives taken around or after the first UPR of 2008 - Implementation of RTI Act to make governance transparent and accountable. ·Legislation promoting a rights-based approach in areas such... | ##Question:Discuss the various achievements and issues, which were highlighted during the 2nd universal periodic review of India at UNHRC?##Answer: ·India highlighted the evolution of fundamental rights through judicial pronouncements over the years. ·India listed several initiatives taken around or after the first UP... | 380 |
“Inclusiveness is not something unproductive that can be afforded with growth but is essential for it” Comment on the statement in context of current Indian growth scenario. | ·When the 2008 global financial crisis hit India, the economy suddenly went into a free fall. The general consensus then was that India would be in for a prolonged period of difficulty, and recovery would occur along with that of the rest of the global economy. India surprised itself and the rest of the world by its e... | ##Question:“Inclusiveness is not something unproductive that can be afforded with growth but is essential for it” Comment on the statement in context of current Indian growth scenario. ##Answer: ·When the 2008 global financial crisis hit India, the economy suddenly went into a free fall. The general consensus then was ... | 381 |
Discuss the major obstacles to National Integration in India. Critically evaluate the role of National Integration Council in achieving National Integration in India. | - National Integration is a socio-psychological and educational process through which a feeling of unity, solidarity and a sense of common citizenship can be developed in the people. - This process has political, economic, social, cultural and psychological dimensions. - India has immense diversity with respect to ... | ##Question:Discuss the major obstacles to National Integration in India. Critically evaluate the role of National Integration Council in achieving National Integration in India.##Answer: - National Integration is a socio-psychological and educational process through which a feeling of unity, solidarity and a sense of ... | 382 |
“Regardless of challenges, there is a moment to celebrate years of Indian Parliament” Bring out the importance and various challenges for the institution of parliament in the Indian democratic setup. | ·In 60 years, the Indian Parliament has endured. It survives as the one true arena of representation and deliberation, holding together this complex country. And yet, it is also hard to deny that some of Parliament’s majesty has rubbed off over the years, and its effectiveness as an institution of accountability has a... | ##Question:“Regardless of challenges, there is a moment to celebrate years of Indian Parliament” Bring out the importance and various challenges for the institution of parliament in the Indian democratic setup.##Answer: ·In 60 years, the Indian Parliament has endured. It survives as the one true arena of representation... | 383 |
What are various challenges for urbanization in India. Also discuss the various instruments for intervention for effective urbanization as per approach paper to th five year plan. | · Challenges - ·First is to step up investment in new urban infrastructure assets and maintenance of assets ·Second, is to strengthen urban governance. A unified and effective administrative framework is necessary in urban areas with clear accountability to citizens. ·Third, is to strengthen the ‘soft infrastructu... | ##Question:What are various challenges for urbanization in India. Also discuss the various instruments for intervention for effective urbanization as per approach paper to th five year plan. ##Answer: · Challenges - ·First is to step up investment in new urban infrastructure assets and maintenance of assets ·Second,... | 384 |
Although Gandhi restrained mass movements but his popularity among the masses was not diminished. Explain this paradox. | Gandhi restrained many movements but his popularity among the masses was not diminished because of the following reasons- 1. He was saint politician who employed moral means for the attainment of Political ends. He used soul force against brute force. 2. His success in South Africa. 3. His Constructive programmes... | ##Question:Although Gandhi restrained mass movements but his popularity among the masses was not diminished. Explain this paradox.##Answer:Gandhi restrained many movements but his popularity among the masses was not diminished because of the following reasons- 1. He was saint politician who employed moral means for t... | 385 |
Trace the history of archaeology in India and access the contribution of Archaeological Survey of India to the Nation. | Archaeology is a method of reconstructing the man’s past from the surviving traces of material remains of former societies. Archaeology helps in casting the history of man with the help of material remains. Even for the period for which written records are not available, archaeology provides useful information in... | ##Question:Trace the history of archaeology in India and access the contribution of Archaeological Survey of India to the Nation.##Answer: Archaeology is a method of reconstructing the man’s past from the surviving traces of material remains of former societies. Archaeology helps in casting the history of man with t... | 387 |
Discuss the RBI guidelines on Ensuring Disaster Resilient Construction of Buildings and Infrastructure financed through | Notified by RBI in 2011 An improved techno-financial regime for financing construction of houses and infrastructure by banks and other lending institutions in both urban and rural areas is seen as an opportunity for financial institutions to ensure disaster resilience in the construction sector. The financial institut... | ##Question:Discuss the RBI guidelines on Ensuring Disaster Resilient Construction of Buildings and Infrastructure financed through ##Answer:Notified by RBI in 2011 An improved techno-financial regime for financing construction of houses and infrastructure by banks and other lending institutions in both urban and rural... | 389 |
Evaluate the role of the early Moderates in exposing the evils of 'un-British' rule in India. | Framework: Define un-British: Means opposed to Justice and equality Dadabhai’s book “Poverty and un-British rule in India” exposed the role of British in India’s increasing poverty. Famines in India- 1876, 1896, 1900 ‘Drain Theory’- drain of wealth from India. India made a supplier of Raw materials and a captive ma... | ##Question:Evaluate the role of the early Moderates in exposing the evils of 'un-British' rule in India.##Answer:Framework: Define un-British: Means opposed to Justice and equality Dadabhai’s book “Poverty and un-British rule in India” exposed the role of British in India’s increasing poverty. Famines in India- 1876... | 390 |
Discuss the major regulations enacted by the British rulers to curb the freedom of Press in India. | In May 1799, the first Press regulations were issued requiring newspaper to carry the names of the printer, the editor and the proprietor. who were to declare themselves to the Secretary to the Government and to submit all material published in newspapers to his scrutiny. The Secretary was the censor and immediate depo... | ##Question:Discuss the major regulations enacted by the British rulers to curb the freedom of Press in India.##Answer:In May 1799, the first Press regulations were issued requiring newspaper to carry the names of the printer, the editor and the proprietor. who were to declare themselves to the Secretary to the Governme... | 391 |
Write about salient points of RBI’s draft strategy for financial education .Also discuss the importance of financial education in India. | ·The RBI’s draft strategy for financial education for consumersrecognises the important role financial literacy and financial education play in promoting financial inclusion and inclusive growth. ·In India, we need a tiered approach under National strategy in view of our diversity. ·The draft National Strategy has b... | ##Question:Write about salient points of RBI’s draft strategy for financial education .Also discuss the importance of financial education in India.##Answer: ·The RBI’s draft strategy for financial education for consumersrecognises the important role financial literacy and financial education play in promoting financial... | 392 |
Bring out the case for nutrient based subsidy in urea. | ·Farmgate prices of urea (a nitronegous fertilizer) and complex fertilizers have traditionally been controlled by the government. Consequently, any increase in the cost of production for fertilizer companies was reimbursed by the government in the form of a subsidy. ·To rein in the ballooning fiscal deficit, the gove... | ##Question:Bring out the case for nutrient based subsidy in urea.##Answer: ·Farmgate prices of urea (a nitronegous fertilizer) and complex fertilizers have traditionally been controlled by the government. Consequently, any increase in the cost of production for fertilizer companies was reimbursed by the government in t... | 393 |
Discuss the challenges that Indian Handicrafts industry is facing. | The handicrafts sector is one of the most important employmentgeneratingsectors in rural and semi-rural India. However, this sector is facing several challenges: Handicrafts exports are falling behind the targets by more than 60% and have seen a decline since 2006-2007. The sector relies on a handful of export desti... | ##Question:Discuss the challenges that Indian Handicrafts industry is facing. ##Answer: The handicrafts sector is one of the most important employmentgeneratingsectors in rural and semi-rural India. However, this sector is facing several challenges: Handicrafts exports are falling behind the targets by more than 60% a... | 394 |
“Social media is a force multiplier, it is a double-edged weapon” Discuss the positive and negative impacts of social media in wake of recent events. | ·Social media has shifted the balance of power from governments and formal media towards individuals. ·A positive development, it provides dispersed, perceptual support to events like the Arab Spring, Pussy Riot’s challenge to Vladimir Putin and Julian Assange’s standoff in London. ·But the picture turns grim when m... | ##Question:“Social media is a force multiplier, it is a double-edged weapon” Discuss the positive and negative impacts of social media in wake of recent events.##Answer: ·Social media has shifted the balance of power from governments and formal media towards individuals. ·A positive development, it provides dispersed,... | 395 |
Recently parliament passed amendment to the Right of Children to Freeand Compulsory Education Act, . Critically evaluate the impact of such provisions? | ·The RajyaSabha passed inthe Budget Session a Bill to amend the Right of Children to Freeand Compulsory Education Act, 2009 to extend its benefits to children withcerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism and multiple disabilities. Thereby providing for an integrated education process which would allow differently-ab... | ##Question:Recently parliament passed amendment to the Right of Children to Freeand Compulsory Education Act, . Critically evaluate the impact of such provisions?##Answer: ·The RajyaSabha passed inthe Budget Session a Bill to amend the Right of Children to Freeand Compulsory Education Act, 2009 to extend its benefits t... | 396 |
Community Radio holds great promise as an important tool for Information, Communication and Education of rural masses. Discuss. | Community radio (CR)is aradioservice thatbroadcasts content that is popular and relevant to a local, specific audience but is often overlooked by commercial or mass-media broadcasters. CR stations are operated, owned, and influenced by the communities they serve. Thus CR in rural areas can serve as an important too... | ##Question:Community Radio holds great promise as an important tool for Information, Communication and Education of rural masses. Discuss.##Answer: Community radio (CR)is aradioservice thatbroadcasts content that is popular and relevant to a local, specific audience but is often overlooked by commercial or mass-media b... | 397 |
Discuss the problems specific to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in India. | ·India has yet torecognise the nature of targeted violence in law; recognise those displaced by each episode of targeted violence not as mere “migrants” but as IDPs with certain inviolable rights; or creating national standards for comprehensive remedy and reparation, including relief, rehabilitation and compensation.... | ##Question:Discuss the problems specific to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in India.##Answer: ·India has yet torecognise the nature of targeted violence in law; recognise those displaced by each episode of targeted violence not as mere “migrants” but as IDPs with certain inviolable rights; or creating national... | 398 |
Discuss the relative fertility of different types of soils. | Alluvial soils come from the silt that washes down into rivers.They are very fertile as alluvium consists of silt, sand, clay, and gravel and often contains a good deal of organic matter. Vertisols, or black soils, have high clay content, and a high ability to retain moisture. Vertisols range from dark grey to black a... | ##Question:Discuss the relative fertility of different types of soils.##Answer:Alluvial soils come from the silt that washes down into rivers.They are very fertile as alluvium consists of silt, sand, clay, and gravel and often contains a good deal of organic matter. Vertisols, or black soils, have high clay content, a... | 399 |
India is a party to 5 major international conventions related to wildlife conservation. Discuss. | - CITES - IUCN - IWC( International Whaling Commission) - UNESCO-WHC ( World Heritage Committee) - CMS ( Convention on Migratory Sp) | ##Question:India is a party to 5 major international conventions related to wildlife conservation. Discuss.##Answer: - CITES - IUCN - IWC( International Whaling Commission) - UNESCO-WHC ( World Heritage Committee) - CMS ( Convention on Migratory Sp) | 400 |
Highlight the various provision and issues concerning “Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill, ” | · Highlights of the Bill ·The Bill defines sexual harassment at the work place and creates amechanism for redressal of complaints. It also provides safeguardsagainst false or malicious charges. ·The first aspect is the legal responsibility of the employer, whether government, public sector or private, to provide a s... | ##Question:Highlight the various provision and issues concerning “Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill, ”##Answer: · Highlights of the Bill ·The Bill defines sexual harassment at the work place and creates amechanism for redressal of complaints. It also provides safeguardsagainst false or ma... | 401 |
Swaran Jayanti Shahri Rojgar Yojana | ·The main objectives of the new SJSRY are: ·Addressing urban poverty alleviation through gainful employment to the urban unemployed or underemployed poor by encouraging them to set up self-employment ventures (individual or group), with support for their sustainability; or undertake wage employment; ·Supporting sk... | ##Question:Swaran Jayanti Shahri Rojgar Yojana##Answer: ·The main objectives of the new SJSRY are: ·Addressing urban poverty alleviation through gainful employment to the urban unemployed or underemployed poor by encouraging them to set up self-employment ventures (individual or group), with support for their sustai... | 403 |
. ‘Opindia’ Protests | • Street protests in 18 cities nationwide protesting “Internet censorship,” by Anonymous India. • The protests were specifically over developments that sought to curb freedom of expression online: Section 69 of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 that would allow government officials and investigating ag... | ##Question:. ‘Opindia’ Protests##Answer: • Street protests in 18 cities nationwide protesting “Internet censorship,” by Anonymous India. • The protests were specifically over developments that sought to curb freedom of expression online: Section 69 of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 that would allow g... | 404 |
Subduction Zone | Subductionis the process that takes place at convergent boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate and sinks into the mantle as the plates converge. Regions where this process occurs are known assubduction zones. When two oceanic plates collide, the younger of the two plates, because it ... | ##Question:Subduction Zone##Answer:Subductionis the process that takes place at convergent boundaries by which one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate and sinks into the mantle as the plates converge. Regions where this process occurs are known assubduction zones. When two oceanic plates collide, the you... | 405 |
Agromet Advisory Services | ·India Meteorological Department (IMD)started Integrated Agro-Meteorological Advisory Service (IAAS) in the countryfor the benefits of farmers. ·Agro-meteorological service rendered by IMD,Ministry of Earth Sciences is an innovative step to contribute to weatherinformation based crop/livestock management strategies a... | ##Question:Agromet Advisory Services##Answer: ·India Meteorological Department (IMD)started Integrated Agro-Meteorological Advisory Service (IAAS) in the countryfor the benefits of farmers. ·Agro-meteorological service rendered by IMD,Ministry of Earth Sciences is an innovative step to contribute to weatherinformation... | 406 |
Business Advisory Committee | The Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha consists of 15 members including the Speaker who is the ex-officio Chairman. The members are nominated by the Speaker. Almost all sections of the House are represented on the Committee as per the respective strength of parties in the House. The function of the Committee is t... | ##Question:Business Advisory Committee ##Answer:The Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha consists of 15 members including the Speaker who is the ex-officio Chairman. The members are nominated by the Speaker. Almost all sections of the House are represented on the Committee as per the respective strength of parties ... | 409 |
Draft Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, | ·The highlights of the Bill include - replacing the word `rape’ wherever it occurs by the words `sexual assault`, to make the offence of sexual assault gender neutral, and also widening the scope of the offence sexual assault. ·The punishment for sexual assault will be for a minimum of seven years which may extend to... | ##Question:Draft Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, ##Answer: ·The highlights of the Bill include - replacing the word `rape’ wherever it occurs by the words `sexual assault`, to make the offence of sexual assault gender neutral, and also widening the scope of the offence sexual assault. ·The punishment for sexual assault... | 410 |
Classical Languages of India | There are four Classical Languagesin India TAMIL,SANSKRIT,KANNADA AND TELUGU. This status based on the recommendation of a committee of linguistic experts constituted by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. the following criteria were laid down to determine the eligibility of languages to be considered for... | ##Question:Classical Languages of India##Answer:There are four Classical Languagesin India TAMIL,SANSKRIT,KANNADA AND TELUGU. This status based on the recommendation of a committee of linguistic experts constituted by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. the following criteria were laid down to determine t... | 413 |
Mandana | Mandana Mandana, a popular folk art meant to grace the floors and walls of rural homes, is on the verge of extinction due to rapid urbanisation in Rajasthan. “Urbanisation is killing this rich art by rustic women as the mud houses are disappearing and concrete houses coming up,” “There is deep scientific and tantri... | ##Question:Mandana##Answer:Mandana Mandana, a popular folk art meant to grace the floors and walls of rural homes, is on the verge of extinction due to rapid urbanisation in Rajasthan. “Urbanisation is killing this rich art by rustic women as the mud houses are disappearing and concrete houses coming up,” “There is... | 414 |
. ‘Swadhar Greh’ | A new Central scheme, ‘SwadharGreh', is being launched to protect destitute women, including those suffering from HIV/AIDS, prisoners released from jail and those who are without family so that they could “lead their life with dignity”. | ##Question:. ‘Swadhar Greh’##Answer:A new Central scheme, ‘SwadharGreh', is being launched to protect destitute women, including those suffering from HIV/AIDS, prisoners released from jail and those who are without family so that they could “lead their life with dignity”. | 415 |
. Pangasu Pass | Pangsau Passlies on the crest of thePatkaiHills on theIndia-Burma(Myanmar) border. The pass offers one of the easiest routes into Burma from theAssamplains. It was in news in connection with the Pangasu Pass Winter Festival and recent decision of Union government to improve the existing border trade between India and ... | ##Question:. Pangasu Pass##Answer: Pangsau Passlies on the crest of thePatkaiHills on theIndia-Burma(Myanmar) border. The pass offers one of the easiest routes into Burma from theAssamplains. It was in news in connection with the Pangasu Pass Winter Festival and recent decision of Union government to improve the existi... | 416 |
pseudo-urbanization | Pseudo-urbanization is a state when a city is unable to contain its populace in terms of providing livelihood, housing and infrastructure. Pseudo-urbanization means that the process of urbanization is not in tune with either industrialization of modernization. The process of pseudo-industrialization is more activated ... | ##Question:pseudo-urbanization##Answer: Pseudo-urbanization is a state when a city is unable to contain its populace in terms of providing livelihood, housing and infrastructure. Pseudo-urbanization means that the process of urbanization is not in tune with either industrialization of modernization. The process of pseu... | 417 |
M-STrIPES | Monitoring System for Tigers’-Intensive Protection and Ecological Status, the software monitoring system launched by the Indian Government It would enable field managers to keep an eye on forest guards’ patrol intensity and spatial coverage. Initially being implemented in six tiger reserves, the system aims to redu... | ##Question:M-STrIPES##Answer: Monitoring System for Tigers’-Intensive Protection and Ecological Status, the software monitoring system launched by the Indian Government It would enable field managers to keep an eye on forest guards’ patrol intensity and spatial coverage. Initially being implemented in six tiger rese... | 418 |
REDD+ | UN’s programme for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation & Forest Degradation. | ##Question:REDD+##Answer:UN’s programme for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation & Forest Degradation. | 419 |
Red Data Books | Published by International Union for Conservation of Nature & Natural Resources (IUCN), contains the list of threatened plants & animal sp | ##Question:Red Data Books##Answer:Published by International Union for Conservation of Nature & Natural Resources (IUCN), contains the list of threatened plants & animal sp | 420 |
Rani Abbakka | Rani Abbakka She was a Queenwho belonged to Chowta Dynasty during 1525 - 1570. She Fought bravely against Portugese and hence was also known as Abhaya Rani (Fearless Queen). An indigenously developed inshore petrol vessel Rani Abbakka is commissioned to the fleet of Indian Coast Guard. It is manufactured by Hindus... | ##Question:Rani Abbakka##Answer:Rani Abbakka She was a Queenwho belonged to Chowta Dynasty during 1525 - 1570. She Fought bravely against Portugese and hence was also known as Abhaya Rani (Fearless Queen). An indigenously developed inshore petrol vessel Rani Abbakka is commissioned to the fleet of Indian Coast Guar... | 421 |
Aundh Experiment | Aundh Experiment The Aundh Experiment was an early test of village-level self government in British India which began in 1938. Mahatma Gandhi, the Raja of Aundh, and Maurice Frydman helped to draft the November Declaration, which handed over rule of the state of Aundh from the Raja to the residents, and became law in ... | ##Question:Aundh Experiment##Answer:Aundh Experiment The Aundh Experiment was an early test of village-level self government in British India which began in 1938. Mahatma Gandhi, the Raja of Aundh, and Maurice Frydman helped to draft the November Declaration, which handed over rule of the state of Aundh from the Raja ... | 422 |
Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal | The organization at present well-known by the name “Shree Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal, Amravati” founded by the Vaidya Brothers namely Anant Krishna and Ambadas Krishna in the year 1914, as a small gymnastic club was called Hanuman Club. They had two clear objectives, One was to link up the movement of physical ed... | ##Question:Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal##Answer: The organization at present well-known by the name “Shree Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal, Amravati” founded by the Vaidya Brothers namely Anant Krishna and Ambadas Krishna in the year 1914, as a small gymnastic club was called Hanuman Club. They had two clear objectiv... | 423 |
LOFAR | LOFAR is the Low-Frequency Array for radio astronomy, built by the Netherlands astronomical foundation ASTRON and operated by ASTRON's radio observatory. LOFAR is the largest connected radio telescope ever built, using a new concept based on a vast array of omni-directional antennas. It will help answer questions ... | ##Question:LOFAR##Answer: LOFAR is the Low-Frequency Array for radio astronomy, built by the Netherlands astronomical foundation ASTRON and operated by ASTRON's radio observatory. LOFAR is the largest connected radio telescope ever built, using a new concept based on a vast array of omni-directional antennas. It wi... | 535 |
NuSTAR | The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array- NASA’s mission It is an Explorer mission that will allow astronomers to study the universe in high energy X-rays. Launched in June of 2012, NuSTAR is the first focusing hard X-ray telescope to orbit Earth. It is expected to greatly exceed the performance of the largest groun... | ##Question:NuSTAR##Answer:The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array- NASA’s mission It is an Explorer mission that will allow astronomers to study the universe in high energy X-rays. Launched in June of 2012, NuSTAR is the first focusing hard X-ray telescope to orbit Earth. It is expected to greatly exceed the perfor... | 536 |
Proprioceptive sensors | Proprioceptive sensors sense the position, the orientation and the speed of the humanoid's body and joints. In human beings inner ears are used to maintain balance and orientation. Humanoid robots use accelerometers to measure the acceleration, from which velocity can be calculated by integration; tilt sensors to ... | ##Question:Proprioceptive sensors##Answer: Proprioceptive sensors sense the position, the orientation and the speed of the humanoid's body and joints. In human beings inner ears are used to maintain balance and orientation. Humanoid robots use accelerometers to measure the acceleration, from which velocity can be c... | 537 |
Voyager | The Voyager program is a U.S program that launched two unmanned space missions, scientific probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. They were launched in 1977 to take advantage of a favorable planetary alignment of the late 1970s. Although officially designated to study just Jupiter and Saturn, the probes were able to continue... | ##Question:Voyager##Answer: The Voyager program is a U.S program that launched two unmanned space missions, scientific probes Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. They were launched in 1977 to take advantage of a favorable planetary alignment of the late 1970s. Although officially designated to study just Jupiter and Saturn, the p... | 538 |
Meerkat | The meerkat or suricate, Suricatasuricatta, is a small mammal belonging to the mongoose family. Meerkats live in all parts of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, in much of the Namib Desert in Namibia and southwestern Angola, and in South Africa. A group of meerkats is called a "mob", "gang" or "clan". A meerkat clan ofte... | ##Question:Meerkat##Answer:The meerkat or suricate, Suricatasuricatta, is a small mammal belonging to the mongoose family. Meerkats live in all parts of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana, in much of the Namib Desert in Namibia and southwestern Angola, and in South Africa. A group of meerkats is called a "mob", "gang" or ... | 539 |
Differentiate between Lakshya, Nishant and Rustam | Rustom 1,is a medium-altitude and long-endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), developed by DRDO for the three services, Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force of the Indian Armed Forces. Unlike the other UAVs, which used to have a free fall with parachutes after executing their tasks, Rustom will carry o... | ##Question:Differentiate between Lakshya, Nishant and Rustam##Answer: Rustom 1,is a medium-altitude and long-endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), developed by DRDO for the three services, Indian Army, Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force of the Indian Armed Forces. Unlike the other UAVs, which used to have a free ... | 540 |
TRIPS Plus | In recent years, many developing countries have been coming under pressure to enact or implement even tougher or more restrictive conditions in their patent laws than are required by the TRIPS Agreement – these are known as ‘TRIPS plus’ provisions. Countries are by no means obliged by international law to do this, bu... | ##Question:TRIPS Plus##Answer: In recent years, many developing countries have been coming under pressure to enact or implement even tougher or more restrictive conditions in their patent laws than are required by the TRIPS Agreement – these are known as ‘TRIPS plus’ provisions. Countries are by no means obliged by in... | 541 |
Ballistic Missile Defence Sytem | It is an initiative to develop and deploy a multi-layered ballistic missile defense system to protect India from ballistic missile attacks. Currently it is a double-tiered system. Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) missile is for high altitude interception, and the Advanced Air Defence (AAD) Missile for lower altitude interc... | ##Question:Ballistic Missile Defence Sytem##Answer: It is an initiative to develop and deploy a multi-layered ballistic missile defense system to protect India from ballistic missile attacks. Currently it is a double-tiered system. Prithvi Air Defence (PAD) missile is for high altitude interception, and the Advanced ... | 542 |
Extra Gonadal Germ Cell Seminoma | Is a form of cancer. Gonad=sex organs Germ Cell=A germ cell is a cell that develops into an egg or a sperm. Seminoma= germ cell tumor(cancer) Extra: Germ cell tumors are formed most commonly in the testes. However, 2-5% of germ cell tumors can occur in other locations. When tumors of germ cells are formed outside ... | ##Question:Extra Gonadal Germ Cell Seminoma##Answer:Is a form of cancer. Gonad=sex organs Germ Cell=A germ cell is a cell that develops into an egg or a sperm. Seminoma= germ cell tumor(cancer) Extra: Germ cell tumors are formed most commonly in the testes. However, 2-5% of germ cell tumors can occur in other loca... | 543 |
Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System | Gyro: A gyroscope* is a device for measuring or maintaining orientation. Applications of gyroscopes include inertial navigation systems where magnetic compasses would not work (as in the Hubble telescope) or would not be precise enough (as in ICBMs), or for the stabilization of flying vehicles like radio-contro... | ##Question:Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System##Answer: Gyro: A gyroscope* is a device for measuring or maintaining orientation. Applications of gyroscopes include inertial navigation systems where magnetic compasses would not work (as in the Hubble telescope) or would not be precise enough (as in I... | 544 |
Photoplethysmography | Photoplethysmography Photoplethysmography is a non-invasive, simple and low-cost optical technique used to detect volume changes in the body. Touc HB (Innovative anemia detector; needleless blood test) has been developed using this technique. In this case, the instrument needed to measure the levels of Haemoglobin... | ##Question:Photoplethysmography ##Answer:Photoplethysmography Photoplethysmography is a non-invasive, simple and low-cost optical technique used to detect volume changes in the body. Touc HB (Innovative anemia detector; needleless blood test) has been developed using this technique. In this case, the instrument ne... | 545 |
New Millennium India Technology Leadership Initiative' (NMITLI) | The New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI) was launched in 2003 by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to foster public – private partnership designed to promote innovation led development and achieve global technology leadership position across various select science and ... | ##Question:New Millennium India Technology Leadership Initiative' (NMITLI) ##Answer: The New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI) was launched in 2003 by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to foster public – private partnership designed to promote innovation led development ... | 546 |
Differentiate among MMRCA, FGFA, MRTT, AMCA aircrafts | FGFA The Sukhoi/HAL Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) is a fifth-generation fighter being developed by India and Russia. would be called Perspective Multi-role Fighter (PMF) advanced features such as stealth, super-cruise, ultra-manoeuvrability, highly integrated avionics suite, enhanced situational awa... | ##Question:Differentiate among MMRCA, FGFA, MRTT, AMCA aircrafts##Answer: FGFA The Sukhoi/HAL Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) is a fifth-generation fighter being developed by India and Russia. would be called Perspective Multi-role Fighter (PMF) advanced features such as stealth, super-cruise, ultra-ma... | 547 |
Super Symmetry (SUSY) | Many physicists have developed theories of supersymmetry, particularly in the context of Grand Unified Theories, which attempt to unify the Strong, Weak, and Electromagnetic interactions to help explain why particles have the masses they have. The supersymmetric theory postulates that every particle we observe has a m... | ##Question:Super Symmetry (SUSY)##Answer: Many physicists have developed theories of supersymmetry, particularly in the context of Grand Unified Theories, which attempt to unify the Strong, Weak, and Electromagnetic interactions to help explain why particles have the masses they have. The supersymmetric theory postulat... | 564 |
PSLV-XL | PSLV-XL is the uprated version of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in its standard configuration boosted by more powerful, stretched strap-on boosters The first version of PSLV-XL was the launch of Chandrayaan-1 by PSLV-C11. Other launches include the RISAT Radar Imaging Satellite and GSAT-12 | ##Question:PSLV-XL##Answer: PSLV-XL is the uprated version of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in its standard configuration boosted by more powerful, stretched strap-on boosters The first version of PSLV-XL was the launch of Chandrayaan-1 by PSLV-C11. Other launches include the RISAT Radar Imaging Satellite and GSAT-1... | 565 |
iPS Cells | Induced pluripotent stem cells, commonly abbreviated as iPS cells or iPSCs are a type of pluripotent stem cell artificially derived from a non-pluripotent cell - typically an adult somatic cell - by inducing a "forced" expression of specific genes. iPSCs were first produced in 2006 from mouse cells and in 2007 from h... | ##Question:iPS Cells##Answer: Induced pluripotent stem cells, commonly abbreviated as iPS cells or iPSCs are a type of pluripotent stem cell artificially derived from a non-pluripotent cell - typically an adult somatic cell - by inducing a "forced" expression of specific genes. iPSCs were first produced in 2006 from m... | 566 |
AEWC | An airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system is an airborne radar system designed to detect aircraft, ships and vehicles at long ranges and control and command the battle space in an air engagement by directing fighter and attack aircraft strikes. The Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEWACS) is a p... | ##Question:AEWC##Answer: An airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system is an airborne radar system designed to detect aircraft, ships and vehicles at long ranges and control and command the battle space in an air engagement by directing fighter and attack aircraft strikes. The Airborne Early Warning and Contro... | 567 |
"The edifice of our constitution is based upon the basic elements mentioned in the preamble". Bring out the philosophy of the Indian polity as enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. | Preamble is an introductory statement, stating the aims and objectives of the constitution. Accordingly, the preamble to the Indian constitution spells out the basic philosophy contained in the body of the Indian Constitution. The preamble is as follows: "We the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute ... | ##Question:"The edifice of our constitution is based upon the basic elements mentioned in the preamble". Bring out the philosophy of the Indian polity as enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.##Answer:Preamble is an introductory statement, stating the aims and objectives of the constitution. Accordingly,... | 572 |
Kulandei Francis | He has been chosen for the Ramon Magsaysay Award for the year 2012, for economic empowerment of thousands of women and their families in rural India. | ##Question:Kulandei Francis##Answer:He has been chosen for the Ramon Magsaysay Award for the year 2012, for economic empowerment of thousands of women and their families in rural India. | 574 |
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay | KamaladeviChattopadhyay was an Indian social reformer, freedom fighter, and most remembered for her contribution to Indian independence movement, for being the driving force behind the renaissance of Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and theatre in post-Independence India, and for upliftment of the socio-economic standar... | ##Question:Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay##Answer: KamaladeviChattopadhyay was an Indian social reformer, freedom fighter, and most remembered for her contribution to Indian independence movement, for being the driving force behind the renaissance of Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and theatre in post-Independence India, and ... | 575 |
Mukta Vidya Vani | It is a pioneering initiative of the National Institute of Open Schooling, (NIOS) for using Streaming Audio for educational purposes MuktaVidyaVani on the World Wide Web is a modern interactive, participatory and cost effective programme, involving an academic perspective along with the technical responsibilities of ... | ##Question:Mukta Vidya Vani ##Answer: It is a pioneering initiative of the National Institute of Open Schooling, (NIOS) for using Streaming Audio for educational purposes MuktaVidyaVani on the World Wide Web is a modern interactive, participatory and cost effective programme, involving an academic perspective along wi... | 576 |
Bandu Dhotre | He is a wildlife activist who was on hunger strikefor protection of tigers in the Vidarbha region. He ended his strike after the Maharashtra government agreed to accept almost all his demands. | ##Question:Bandu Dhotre##Answer:He is a wildlife activist who was on hunger strikefor protection of tigers in the Vidarbha region. He ended his strike after the Maharashtra government agreed to accept almost all his demands. | 577 |
First Ministerial Conference on Healthy Lifestyles and Non-communicable Disease Control. | First Ministerial Conference on Healthy Lifestyles and Non-communicable Disease Control was held in Moscow. India achieved a major success in the conference by pushing for inclusion of mental health in the list of non-communicable diseases. The principal non-communicable diseases are cardiovascular diseases, diabe... | ##Question: First Ministerial Conference on Healthy Lifestyles and Non-communicable Disease Control.##Answer: First Ministerial Conference on Healthy Lifestyles and Non-communicable Disease Control was held in Moscow. India achieved a major success in the conference by pushing for inclusion of mental health in the lis... | 585 |
The Electronic Service Delivery Bill, 2011. | The Electronic Service Delivery Bill, 2011 , aims at delivering all public services to citizens in the electronic mode. By eliminating paperwork on a massive scale, the new measure can cut the red tape and corruption that notoriously plague governance in the country. The draft Bill published by the Ministry of Infor... | ##Question:The Electronic Service Delivery Bill, 2011.##Answer: The Electronic Service Delivery Bill, 2011 , aims at delivering all public services to citizens in the electronic mode. By eliminating paperwork on a massive scale, the new measure can cut the red tape and corruption that notoriously plague governance in ... | 587 |
National Telecom Policy – 2012 | The Union Cabinet recently approved the National Telecom Policy-2012.The policy envisions providing secure, reliable, affordable and high quality converged telecommunication services anytime, anywhere for an accelerated inclusive socio-economic development. The main thrust of the Policy is on the multiplier ... | ##Question:National Telecom Policy – 2012##Answer: The Union Cabinet recently approved the National Telecom Policy-2012.The policy envisions providing secure, reliable, affordable and high quality converged telecommunication services anytime, anywhere for an accelerated inclusive socio-economic development. T... | 588 |
Mobile Service Delivery Gateway (MSDG) | Mobile services delivery gateway is the core infrastructure for enabling the availability of public services through mobile devices. The prime objective of creating the MSDG is to put in place government-wide shared infrastructure and services to enable rapid development, mainstreaming and deployment of m-governance s... | ##Question:Mobile Service Delivery Gateway (MSDG)##Answer:Mobile services delivery gateway is the core infrastructure for enabling the availability of public services through mobile devices. The prime objective of creating the MSDG is to put in place government-wide shared infrastructure and services to enable rapid d... | 589 |
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana | The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana aims at correcting the imbalances in the availability of affordable healthcare facilities in the different parts of the country in general, and augmenting facilities for quality medical education in the under-served States in particular. The scheme was approved in March 20... | ##Question:Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana##Answer: The Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana aims at correcting the imbalances in the availability of affordable healthcare facilities in the different parts of the country in general, and augmenting facilities for quality medical education in the under-serve... | 590 |
Gram Nyayalayas act 2008 | The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 has been enacted to provide for the establishment of the Gram Nyayalayas at the grass roots level for the purpose of providing access to justice to the citizens at their door steps. The Central government provides assistance to states for non-recurring expenses for setting up of Gram Nya... | ##Question:Gram Nyayalayas act 2008##Answer: The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 has been enacted to provide for the establishment of the Gram Nyayalayas at the grass roots level for the purpose of providing access to justice to the citizens at their door steps. The Central government provides assistance to states for non-r... | 591 |
The model Property Rights to Slum Dwellers Act | The model Property Rights to Slum Dwellers Act aims to improve the conditions of an estimated 93 million slum dwellers. The legislation would entitle every “eligible” slum dweller living in a slum to receive a dwelling place of 25 square metres of carpet area or its equivalent land area at “affordable” cost. It would... | ##Question:The model Property Rights to Slum Dwellers Act##Answer:The model Property Rights to Slum Dwellers Act aims to improve the conditions of an estimated 93 million slum dwellers. The legislation would entitle every “eligible” slum dweller living in a slum to receive a dwelling place of 25 square metres of carpe... | 593 |
Comment on the success of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 in fulfilling the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity. | India’s Biological Diversity (BD) Act was enacted in 2002. There is now a decade of its existence to reflect on. The genesis of the law can be traced to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which was signed at the Rio Summit in 1992. While assessing the 10 years of the Act, one has to be mindful of how India i... | ##Question:Comment on the success of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 in fulfilling the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity.##Answer:India’s Biological Diversity (BD) Act was enacted in 2002. There is now a decade of its existence to reflect on. The genesis of the law can be traced to the Convention ... | 594 |
What are the salient features of The National Mission for a Green India? | The National Mission for a Green India is one of the eight Missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). It recognizes that climate change phenomenon will seriously affect and alter the distribution, type and quality of natural resources of the country. The NAPCC addresses the urgent and critical... | ##Question:What are the salient features of The National Mission for a Green India?##Answer:The National Mission for a Green India is one of the eight Missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). It recognizes that climate change phenomenon will seriously affect and alter the distribution, type a... | 595 |
“By all means, the year 2012 stands out as both exciting and eventful for the Indian space programme”. Comment. | India, which took its first modest step into space with the launching of a sounding rocket from the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station(TERLS) on the outskirts of Thiruvananthpuram way back in november 1963, has come a long way and is now poised for a quantum leap in space exploration as exemplified by the well ... | ##Question:“By all means, the year 2012 stands out as both exciting and eventful for the Indian space programme”. Comment. ##Answer:India, which took its first modest step into space with the launching of a sounding rocket from the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station(TERLS) on the outskirts of Thiruvananthpuram ... | 596 |
"Indian Constitution grants Fundamental Rights with one hand and takes them away with the other" critically examine | Recently there have been numerous violations of human rights by the Govt., Police and certain other official agencies, besides influentive landlords, captains of industry. The deviations and the gross excesses indulged in by the Police and certain unauthorised agencies have become too frequent to be ignored as mere abe... | ##Question:"Indian Constitution grants Fundamental Rights with one hand and takes them away with the other" critically examine##Answer:Recently there have been numerous violations of human rights by the Govt., Police and certain other official agencies, besides influentive landlords, captains of industry. The deviation... | 599 |
Discuss the pertinence of Article 39(b) in today’s politico-economic scenario. | Article 39 (b) in The Constitution of India 1949 (b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good In today’s scenario following points need to be discussed: Inequality in the society Extent of Poverty Exploitation of Labor Compar... | ##Question:Discuss the pertinence of Article 39(b) in today’s politico-economic scenario.##Answer:Article 39 (b) in The Constitution of India 1949 (b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good In today’s scenario following points ... | 600 |
Discuss the implications of the lack of sanitation facilities in India. What are the steps taken by the GoI to redress this? | As per Census, 2011, data, there are 126 districts in the country, each having more than 5000 insanitary latrines i.e where the night soil is: (i) disposed into open drains, (ii) serviced manually, or (iii) serviced by animals, spread over 16 States and the NCT of Delhi Total Sanitation Campaign was launched in... | ##Question:Discuss the implications of the lack of sanitation facilities in India. What are the steps taken by the GoI to redress this?##Answer:As per Census, 2011, data, there are 126 districts in the country, each having more than 5000 insanitary latrines i.e where the night soil is: (i) disposed into open drains, ... | 601 |
Critically analyse the idea of conditional cash transfer (CCT) to incentivise the use of health services. Present your views giving reference to any particular health related scheme in India using conditional cash transfer. | For a general answer on CCT schemes Conditional cash transfers [“CCT”] are generally defined as welfare-oriented, state-sponsored programs that give indigent families cash conditional on specific, verifiable actions. They are usually directed towards gender empowerment and the nutritional and educational needs of ch... | ##Question:Critically analyse the idea of conditional cash transfer (CCT) to incentivise the use of health services. Present your views giving reference to any particular health related scheme in India using conditional cash transfer.##Answer:For a general answer on CCT schemes Conditional cash transfers [“CCT”] are ... | 602 |
“With an increasing reliance being placed on PPP projects, it has become necessary to adopt a well-defined institutional structure for overseeing the contract performance effectively”. Comment. | The Government Of India defines a Public Private Partnership as "a partnership between a public sector entity (sponsoring authority) and a private sector entity (a legal entity in which 51% or more of equity is with the private partner/s) for the creation and/or management of infrastructure for public purpose for a spe... | ##Question:“With an increasing reliance being placed on PPP projects, it has become necessary to adopt a well-defined institutional structure for overseeing the contract performance effectively”. Comment. ##Answer:The Government Of India defines a Public Private Partnership as "a partnership between a public sector ent... | 604 |
Discuss the extent of success of the 72nd and 73rd amendment act in achieving its objectives in different states of the country. | The 73 rd constitutional Amendment have created space for women in political participation and decision making at the grass root level by providing that 1/3 rd of the seats are reserved in all over the country. 73 rd constitutional amendment Act, 1992 says- It provides reservations for women in PRIs set up in two wa... | ##Question:Discuss the extent of success of the 72nd and 73rd amendment act in achieving its objectives in different states of the country.##Answer:The 73 rd constitutional Amendment have created space for women in political participation and decision making at the grass root level by providing that 1/3 rd of the seat... | 606 |
The policy of privatisation of power sector in various states has not reaped desired results in raising efficiency in generation, distribution and transmission of electricity. Evaluate | ##Question: The policy of privatisation of power sector in various states has not reaped desired results in raising efficiency in generation, distribution and transmission of electricity. Evaluate##Answer: | 609 | |
Enlist demerits of parliamentary system | Demerits of Parliamentary system: 1. Government by Amateurs: The Parliamentary government lacks competence and effectiveness, because the ministers are mostly amateurs. As the ministers have to be appointed from among the members of the legislature, the scope for appointing talented and competent people as minister... | ##Question:Enlist demerits of parliamentary system##Answer:Demerits of Parliamentary system: 1. Government by Amateurs: The Parliamentary government lacks competence and effectiveness, because the ministers are mostly amateurs. As the ministers have to be appointed from among the members of the legislature, the sco... | 611 |
Verghese Kurien | Dr Verghese Kurien, father of the “White Revolution”, died early today at the Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital in neighbouring Nadiad after a brief illness. Founder chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Kurien led ‘Operation Flood’ to make India the biggest milk producing nation in the world, besi... | ##Question:Verghese Kurien##Answer:Dr Verghese Kurien, father of the “White Revolution”, died early today at the Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital in neighbouring Nadiad after a brief illness. Founder chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Kurien led ‘Operation Flood’ to make India the biggest milk ... | 612 |
What is meant by ‘Sine-die’ adjournment. | Sine die is Latin word means 'without the day'. So an adjournment sine die means that the legislature proceedings will be adjourned without a date being set for them to be resumed. | ##Question:What is meant by ‘Sine-die’ adjournment.##Answer:Sine die is Latin word means 'without the day'. So an adjournment sine die means that the legislature proceedings will be adjourned without a date being set for them to be resumed. | 613 |
What is meant by ‘double jeopardy’? | A partial protection against double jeopardy is aFundamental Rightguaranteed under Article 20 (2) of theConstitution of India. This states that ""No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once".This provision enshrines the concept of autrefois convict , that no one convicted of an offenc... | ##Question:What is meant by ‘double jeopardy’?##Answer:A partial protection against double jeopardy is aFundamental Rightguaranteed under Article 20 (2) of theConstitution of India. This states that ""No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once".This provision enshrines the concept of... | 615 |
What is the difference between Council of Ministers and Cabinet? | The Council of Ministers is a bigger body which includes all categories of Ministers- cabinet minister, the Ministers of the State, and deputy minister. The Cabinet is a smaller body which consists of a few important senior ministers who are in charge of separate departments. The Cabinet is described as “a wheel within... | ##Question:What is the difference between Council of Ministers and Cabinet?##Answer:The Council of Ministers is a bigger body which includes all categories of Ministers- cabinet minister, the Ministers of the State, and deputy minister. The Cabinet is a smaller body which consists of a few important senior ministers wh... | 616 |
"The Directive Principles of State policy are the life giving provisions of the constitution" Explain | The Directives are the life giving provisions of the Constitution. They constitute the stuff of the Constitution and its philosophy of social justice.They lay down the basic philosophy or ideal of democratic socialism. Taken together they inscribe the objectives of a modern welfare state as distinguished from a merely ... | ##Question:"The Directive Principles of State policy are the life giving provisions of the constitution" Explain##Answer:The Directives are the life giving provisions of the Constitution. They constitute the stuff of the Constitution and its philosophy of social justice.They lay down the basic philosophy or ideal of de... | 617 |
How would you distinguish between preventive detention and punitive detention? | Preventive detention and punitive detention: There is a vital distinction between “preventive detention” and “punitive detention”. The essential concept of preventive detention is that the detention of a person is not to punish him for something he has done but to prevent him from doing it. The basis of detention is t... | ##Question:How would you distinguish between preventive detention and punitive detention? ##Answer:Preventive detention and punitive detention: There is a vital distinction between “preventive detention” and “punitive detention”. The essential concept of preventive detention is that the detention of a person is not to... | 618 |
In what ways can the President of India ascertain the views of the Supreme Court on a particular bill? | The Constitution (Article 143) authorises the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court in the two categories of matters: (1) If at any time, it appears to the President that a question of law or fact has arisen, or is likely to arise, which is of such a nature and of such public importance that it is expedie... | ##Question:In what ways can the President of India ascertain the views of the Supreme Court on a particular bill?##Answer:The Constitution (Article 143) authorises the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court in the two categories of matters: (1) If at any time, it appears to the President that a question of... | 619 |
What is the common point between Articles 14 and 226 of the Indian Constitution? | Arbitrriness Redressal of arbitrariness of state action in any form. | ##Question:What is the common point between Articles 14 and 226 of the Indian Constitution?##Answer:Arbitrriness Redressal of arbitrariness of state action in any form. | 620 |
Discuss the effects of National emergency on Centre-State relations. | According to Article 352(1) , if the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists, whereby the security of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, whether by war or external aggression or armed rebellion, he may, by Proclamation, declare National Emergency to that effect in respect of the w... | ##Question:Discuss the effects of National emergency on Centre-State relations.##Answer:According to Article 352(1) , if the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists, whereby the security of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, whether by war or external aggression or armed rebellion... | 621 |
The edifice of our constitution is based upon the basic elements mentioned in the preamble". Bring out the philosophy of the Indian polity as enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution | m | ##Question:The edifice of our constitution is based upon the basic elements mentioned in the preamble". Bring out the philosophy of the Indian polity as enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution##Answer:m | 662 |
Discuss the extent of success of the 72nd and 73rd amendment act in achieving its objectives in different states of the country | The 73 rd constitutional Amendment have created space for women in political participation and decision making at the grass root level by providing that 1/3 rd of the seats are reserved in all over the country. 73 rd constitutional amendment Act, 1992 says- It provides reservations for women in PRIs set up in two wa... | ##Question:Discuss the extent of success of the 72nd and 73rd amendment act in achieving its objectives in different states of the country##Answer:The 73 rd constitutional Amendment have created space for women in political participation and decision making at the grass root level by providing that 1/3 rd of the seats... | 663 |
Discuss the implications of the lack of sanitation facilities in India. What are the steps taken by the GOI to redress this? | As per Census, 2011, data, there are 126 districts in the country, each having more than 5000 insanitary latrines i.e where the night soil is: (i) disposed into open drains, (ii) serviced manually, or (iii) serviced by animals, spread over 16 States and the NCT of Delhi Total Sanitation Campaign was launched in... | ##Question:Discuss the implications of the lack of sanitation facilities in India. What are the steps taken by the GOI to redress this?##Answer:As per Census, 2011, data, there are 126 districts in the country, each having more than 5000 insanitary latrines i.e where the night soil is: (i) disposed into open drains, ... | 668 |
Discuss the pertinence of Article 39(b) in today’s politico-economic scenario | Article 39 (b) in The Constitution of India 1949 (b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good In today’s scenario following points need to be discussed: Inequality in the society Extent of Poverty Exploitation of Labor Compar... | ##Question:Discuss the pertinence of Article 39(b) in today’s politico-economic scenario##Answer:Article 39 (b) in The Constitution of India 1949 (b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good In today’s scenario following points n... | 669 |
Comment on the success of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 in fulfilling the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity | India’s Biological Diversity (BD) Act was enacted in 2002. There is now a decade of its existence to reflect on. The genesis of the law can be traced to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which was signed at the Rio Summit in 1992. While assessing the 10 years of the Act, one has to be mindful of how India i... | ##Question:Comment on the success of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 in fulfilling the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity##Answer:India’s Biological Diversity (BD) Act was enacted in 2002. There is now a decade of its existence to reflect on. The genesis of the law can be traced to the Convention o... | 675 |
The predicament of elderly women is aggravated by a life time of gender-based discrimination. Discuss the problems faced by elderly women in India | The gendered nature of ageing is such that universally, women tend to live longer than men. In the advanced age of 80 years and above, widowhood dominates the status of women with 71 per cent of women and only 29 per cent of men having lost their spouse. Social mores inhibit women from re-marrying, resulting in an in... | ##Question:The predicament of elderly women is aggravated by a life time of gender-based discrimination. Discuss the problems faced by elderly women in India##Answer: The gendered nature of ageing is such that universally, women tend to live longer than men. In the advanced age of 80 years and above, widowhood dominate... | 812 |
Discuss the recent steps that the Government has taken to meet the challenge of Tuberculosis in India | After it took some dramatic and bold initiatives over the last one year, TB detection and management is no longer the same. In June 2012, the government banned serological tests. There are plans to go out and test certain target groups. But the landmark decision was making TB a notifiable disease . This has made it ... | ##Question:Discuss the recent steps that the Government has taken to meet the challenge of Tuberculosis in India##Answer: After it took some dramatic and bold initiatives over the last one year, TB detection and management is no longer the same. In June 2012, the government banned serological tests. There are plans to ... | 813 |
Discuss in detail about the Open Government Platform (OGPL) | The National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP), which provides the framework for official data-sharing, will apply to all “non-classified data collected using public funds held by various Ministries/ Departments /Subordinate offices.” The NDSAP is intended to open up public access to such data “through ... | ##Question:Discuss in detail about the Open Government Platform (OGPL) ##Answer: The National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP), which provides the framework for official data-sharing, will apply to all “non-classified data collected using public funds held by various Ministries/ Departments /Subordinate ... | 814 |
The CAG is a constitutional authority who is under a mandate to place before Parliament or the State legislature concerned its findings. It is for the Parliament or the respective legislatures to act upon such reports. Comment. 30 Marks | The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a writ petition which sought a declaration that the CAG had no power and authority under Article 149 of the Constitution and under the CAG’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Services) Act, 1971 to conduct performance audit of the schemes and policy of the Government of Indi... | ##Question:The CAG is a constitutional authority who is under a mandate to place before Parliament or the State legislature concerned its findings. It is for the Parliament or the respective legislatures to act upon such reports. Comment. 30 Marks##Answer: The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a writ petition wh... | 815 |
Critically analyse the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Bill, 2012 . 15 marks | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment introduced the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Bill, 2012 in the LokSabha. Welcomed as a panacea for the historically iniquitous, caste-ordained practice of manually handling human waste, the new Bill indicates renewed commitment but... | ##Question:Critically analyse the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Bill, 2012 . 15 marks##Answer: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment introduced the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Bill, 2012 in the LokSabha. Welcomed as a panacea ... | 816 |
What is the Bharat Broadband Project. Discuss in detail. | The government’s largest-ever Rs. 20,000 crore ($4 billion) investment in building a National Optic Fibre Network (NOFN), popularly known as the Bharat Broadband Project , is set for commercial testing and deployment. The project, based on a unique PPP or Public Private Panchayat Model , is laying “incremental fi... | ##Question:What is the Bharat Broadband Project. Discuss in detail.##Answer: The government’s largest-ever Rs. 20,000 crore ($4 billion) investment in building a National Optic Fibre Network (NOFN), popularly known as the Bharat Broadband Project , is set for commercial testing and deployment. The project, based on... | 818 |
Discuss the recommendations of the Deepak Parekh panel for hiking power charges and rail fares. 15 Marks | A high-level committee, headed by HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh, submitted its report on funding the infrastructure sector. It has been estimated that the sector needs about $1 trillion during the XII Plan. The committee was mandated to review the existing policies and suggest necessary changes in the investment frame... | ##Question:Discuss the recommendations of the Deepak Parekh panel for hiking power charges and rail fares. 15 Marks##Answer: A high-level committee, headed by HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh, submitted its report on funding the infrastructure sector. It has been estimated that the sector needs about $1 trillion during th... | 819 |
Highlight the major provisions of the Companies Bill, 2011, | The Union Cabinet recently approved amendments to the Companies Bill, 2011, The highlights of the Bill It not only aims to serve the interests of the stakeholders better but also mentions changes related to spending on corporate social responsibility activities. The revised Billhas limited the number of companies... | ##Question:Highlight the major provisions of the Companies Bill, 2011,##Answer: The Union Cabinet recently approved amendments to the Companies Bill, 2011, The highlights of the Bill It not only aims to serve the interests of the stakeholders better but also mentions changes related to spending on corporate social ... | 820 |
Critically analyse the Shome Panel's report on General Anti Avoidance Rule in India | The ParthasarathiShome committee, originally constituted to frame guidelines for General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR), was handed the additional mandate of examining the taxation principles on transfer of shares in a foreign company with underlying assets in India. The immediate provocation for this was the furore ove... | ##Question:Critically analyse the Shome Panel's report on General Anti Avoidance Rule in India##Answer: The ParthasarathiShome committee, originally constituted to frame guidelines for General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR), was handed the additional mandate of examining the taxation principles on transfer of shares in a ... | 821 |
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