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In this moment when democracy is threatened by majoritarianism, readers can play a more pluralistic role. Comment.

Citizenship in today�s world is spread across four different types of role-playing and involvement. The first two are the voter and the consumer which are very advertised. They...

February 26, 2023

What is the significance of Sunderban Wetlands of India?

The Sunderban Wetlands has been accorded the status of �Wetland of International Importance� as per the Ramsar Convention. There are many hundreds of islands, rivers, tributaries, along with...

February 26, 2023

2018-Mock-8: Case Study-1

a. Discuss the ethical grounds of the issue. The ethical issues being faced here are: Business Ethics vs Social Responsibility or Economics vs Environmental Ethics While business ethics...

February 26, 2023

Explain the terms "Bureaucratisation of Politics"and "Politicisation of Bureaucracy"with suitable examples.

Bureaucrats need to maintain political neutrality and impartiality to ensure the triumph of democracy. Politicisation of Bureaucracy and Bureaucratisation of politics are the grey areas. Bureaucratisation of Politics...

February 26, 2023

What do you understand by Defence Offset Policy? What are issues in its effective implementation?

Defence offset is the compensations that India seeks from the foreign defence equipment seller for the purchase of military equipments. Offset Policy is to leverage capital acquisitions to...

February 26, 2023

To what extent the benefits of economic liberalization were trickled down to the lower strata of the society? Discuss critically.

Post independence, Poverty, and slow economic growth were the major issues in front of India. One of the core argument for the economic liberalization was that this will...

February 26, 2023

What do you understand by employment elasticity? Discuss the trends in contribution of manufacturing and services sector in aggregate employment elasticity of India.

Employment elasticity is a measure of how employment varies with economic output.It means whether high GDP growth has translated to high employment and vice versa.The year between 2004-2010...

February 26, 2023

Desert Flag exercise VIII

The exercise Desert Flag VIII was held in the UAE air base Al Dhafra. Indian Air Force participated in the exercise. The other countries that participated were the...

February 25, 2023

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – February 12-13, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Albula-Bernina route: It is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The world’s longest passenger train in Russia passes through this...

February 25, 2023

APEDA signs pact with Lulu to promote millets in GCC

The FSSAI recently released standards for millets; GoI is to promote millets in the brand name “Shree Anna”; millet production is to be boosted in the country, 2023...

February 25, 2023

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