Category: Strategy Sessions
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Explain how narco-terrorism has emerged as a serious threat across the country. Suggest suitable measures to counter narco-terrorism
‘Narcoterrorism’ refers to the use of drug trafficking networks—routes, funding mechanisms, and incomes—by terrorist organizations. According to the…
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What role do environmental NGOs and activists play in influencing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) outcomes for major projects in India? Cite four examples with all important details
“World today is economically richer & environmentally poorer the ever” The UN Department of Public Information (DPI) defines…
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Industrial pollution of river water is a significant environmental issue in India. Discuss the various mitigation measures to deal with this problem and also the government’s initiatives in this regard
As per CPCB report, 46 percent of the 603 Indian rivers are polluted based on indicator of organic…
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What is the technology being employed for electronic toll collection on highways? What are its advantages and limitations? What are the proposed changes that will make this process seamless? Would this transition carry any potential hazards?
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had introduced RFID-based FASTag as the primary technology used for electronic…
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What is the present world scenario of intellectual property rights with respect to life materials? Although, India is second in the world to file patents, still only a few have been commercialized. Explain the reasons behind this less commercialization
As per WIPO, Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic…
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Explain the role of millets for ensuring health and nutritional security in India
In a country like India, where malnutrition, food insecurity, and lifestyle diseases coexist, millets, often termed “Nutri-cereals,” offer…
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What were the factors responsible for the successful implementation of land reforms in some parts of the country? Elaborate.
Land reform refers to the systematic alteration of laws, regulations, and practices governing land ownership, distribution, and use…
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What are the causes of persistent high food inflation in India? Comment on the effectiveness of the monetary policy of the RBI to control this type of inflation.
As per data by RBI, in the period 2016-2020, the average food inflation was 2.9 percent. This has…
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Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent this has been in consonance with achieving the objective of inclusive growth?
Indian constitution envisions a welfare state under Article 38 of the constitution which is reflected in public expenditure…
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Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on global trade and energy flows. Further also discuss how this relationship affects India’s maritime security and regional stability amidst international competition?
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi said “India and the Maldives are not just neighbors; we are natural partners.…
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“Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security.’ Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level.
Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a…
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e-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in service delivery process. It is as much about multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency and accountability. In this context evaluate the role of the ‘Interactive Service Model’ of e governance.
The World Bank defines e-governance as the use by government agencies of information technologies (such as Wide Area…
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In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level.
Healthcare is a fundamental right crucial for individual dignity and welfare. Article 47 of the Indian Constitution highlights…
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The Citizens’ charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. But it is yet to reach its full potential. Identify the factors hindering the realization of its promise and suggest measures to overcome them.
As per 2nd ARC, Citizen Charter is a public statement that defines the entitlements of citizens to a…
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Discuss India as a secular state and compare with the secular principles of the US constitution.
Secularism is a principle that advocates the separation of religion from politics and governance. It seeks toestablish a…
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Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world’s most powerful judiciary?
The Supreme Court has defined Public Interest Litigation (PIL) as “a legal action initiated in a court of…
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What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism.
“Indian Union is a unitary state with subsidiary federal features rather than a federal state with subsidiary unitary…
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Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to D.N.A. testing of child in the womb to establish its paternity.
In K. S. Puttaswamy Judgment, the nine Judge Bench in this case unanimously reaffirmed the right to privacy…
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What are the aims and objectives of recently passed and enforced, The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024? Whether University / State Education Board examinations, too, are covered under the Act?
The recent NEET-UG 2024 exam paper leak has put the question mark on integrity of examination system in…
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