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It has been often argued that the Governor usually acts more as ‘an agent of the centre’ than as constitutional head of state. Critically analyse.

The governor is the de jure executive head of the state and plays central role in maintaining healthy centre-state relationship. Constitutional position: Article 163 – governor is appointed...

September 23, 2023

What are the advantages of offshore wind energy projects over onshore projects? What are the associated challenges?

Despite having a 7500 km long coastline and government’s push for renewable energy, offshore wind energy is still a relatively underdeveloped sector in India.  Offshore wind energy is...

September 23, 2023

The government of India had made an election promise that it will ensure speed and effectiveness for issuing environmental clearances. Why do you think that project nods for such green belts need more scrutiny?

The government’s promise to expedite environmental clearances, especially in forest areas, needs careful evaluation. While economic development is crucial, preserving eco-sensitive regions and protecting tribal rights is equally...

September 22, 2023

Law and Order should be moved from state list to union list in the seventh schedule of the constitution. Critically discuss in the light of political interference faced by police personnel impeding the functioning of police.

As per the 7th schedule of Indian constitution ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects. Each State has, therefore, has full administrative control over the police. The biggest...

September 22, 2023

While bringing out its major contours , examine the performance of the so called "Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership" in two years of its existence.

The Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership was adopted during the 7th BRICS Ufa summit. The idea behind the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership was to increase the competitiveness...

September 22, 2023

What is the macroeconomic dilemma faced by the new Indian Government?

There is an evident deterioration in the macroeconomy of the country spiralled by a slowdown in the consumer economy and a widening of the deficit in trade. The...

September 22, 2023

Concerns on the use of facial recognition technology

India looks to install in place the world’s largest facial recognition system. According to the National Crime records bureau, the chief aim of the facial recognition system is...

September 22, 2023

India’s Progress Measured in SDG Index 2.0 By NITI Aayog

NITI Aayog has published its 2019 report on Sustainable Development Goals. These are a list of 17 global goals that are designed to achieve a better and sustainable...

September 22, 2023

India Bans E-cigarettes

India has effectively banned the sale and purchase of e-cigarettes across the nation by passing the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage...

September 22, 2023

Annual Status of Education Report: Key Findings

The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2019 was recently released with discouraging results. What is the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)? The Annual Status of Education...

September 22, 2023

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