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Public private partnership (PPP) is needed to transform Indian railways; but the transition to PPP model needs to be managed carefully. Analyze.

Indian railways have been seeing PPP involvement in various forms like 150 passenger trains, Tejas, food deliver services, etc. PPP in Indian railways should be encouraged because: It...

February 25, 2024

The FinTech sector has grown significantly in India, discuss its potential and challenges in its mainstreaming.

The Fin tech innovations refer to new-age methods for streamlining financial transactions across digital payments, equity, insurance and other sectors. Potential of FinTech Sector: Goes with digital India...

February 25, 2024

Examine the importance of cooperatives in India and discuss the role of the Ministry of cooperation to boost them.

Cooperative are formed by a group of people with an aim to improve their economic status and strengthen social status too. Significance of cooperatives in India: Employment generation....

February 25, 2024

Critically analyze the debate on ‘one nation, one election’ in India while keeping light light the key arguments made for and against this idea by different stakeholders.

The idea of ‘one nation, one election’ in India, which would entail holding national and state elections simultaneously, has generated significant debate among various stakeholders. Proponents argue it...

February 24, 2024

What ails India's Road Transport Economy? Discuss the initiatives taken by the Government to expedite projects under NHDP.

Problems with road transport in India: Maximum roads are two lane roads and hence traffic problem Only 2% road comes under NHAI which have better feasibility Condition for...

February 24, 2024

Critically discuss the policy and legislative mechanisms in India to prevent child abuse? Why these mechanisms fail to act as the deterrent?|

Child abuse is a serious issue which can have an adverse impact on the growth and development of the child. Child abuse can be classified as emotional, physical...

February 24, 2024

For making Public Finance Management effective, India needs to reengineer its present system and make a transition towards outcome-based budgeting. Analyze.

The outcome-based budgeting system focuses on the qualitative outcomes of the budgetary expenditures. Need for present system to be re-engineered: Bottom up approach leading to high transaction costs....

February 24, 2024

A fiscal stimulus is seen as an efficient tool for reviving economies from slowdowns; however it alone cannot handle cyclical and structural issues. Discuss in context of India.

The fiscal stimulus (based on Keynesian economics) has been the norm throughout the world to pull countries out of cyclical slowdown. Fiscal stimulus comprises: Tax cuts Fiscal benefits...

February 24, 2024

The digital financial inclusion in India has seen an exponential growth in past few years. Identify the factors responsible for it and steps taken by the government in this regard. Also, discuss the challenges that remain.

India has seen a revolution in the form of digitalization of financial transactions with such a sharp increase in this sector, being equal to what was envisaged to...

February 23, 2024

The doctrine of separation of powers in India is followed in a way which lies somewhere between as followed in the US and UK. Comment.

The separation of powers refers to separate jurisdiction of executive, legislative and judiciary. Separation of power in the US: Strict demarcation, no overlap. The executive is not responsible...

February 23, 2024

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