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Tribunals have not only failed in achieving their envisaged objectives but also creating multiple challenges in the administration of justice in India. Critically analyze.

Tribunalization of justice in India has been a central feature of India’s legal system in past decade. Its features are: Trapping of writ Quasi judicial authority Expert adjudication...

September 20, 2023

Despite the fact that the Israel-Palestine conflict is rooted in history, it has been shaped in its modern form in the 20th century. Explain.

Israel-Palestine conflict refers to the territorial dispute between Israeli Jews and Palestinian Arabs for settlement and human rights. History and evolution: Arab Muslims and Jews claiming birthright to...

September 20, 2023

“Neo-colonialism is a continuation of colonialism under the guise of economic assistance.” Critically analyse how developed nations continue to exert influence over developing countries through economic policies.

The concept of neo-colonialism describes how developed nations exert influence over developing countries, not through direct political control, but via economic, social, and cultural pressures. This influence often...

September 20, 2023

What do you understand by Optogenetics? Discuss its applications in healthcare.

Optogentics uses techniques from optics and genetics to control and measure the activities of particular cells of living tissue, typically neurons.  Scientists are using the technology to make...

September 19, 2023

Do you think that changes are needed in the higher echelons of RBI as no economic policy is forever. Examine this in light of lessons India should learn from Global Macroeconomics.

The Central Bank of any country sits at the top of its financial system and is assigned with the task of maintaining stability in the economy. Central Banks...

September 19, 2023

What are the recommendations of the RBI internal working group (IWG) to review agriculture credit?

The RBI internal working group (IWG) headed by MK Jain, Deputy Governor to review agriculture credit has made the following recommendations: Noting that there is no guarantee scheme available to...

September 19, 2023

What are the findings of the RBI report States Finances: A Study of Budgets of 2019-20?

The RBI report States Finances: A Study of Budgets of 2019-20 makes the following observations: The outstanding debt of states has increased to 25 per cent of Gross...

September 19, 2023

Who are the USCIRF and what concerns have been raised by it over the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 introduced in the Parliament ?

The USCIRF (United States Commission on International Religious Freedom) is an independent federal government commission that was created by the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA). It advises the...

September 19, 2023

Joint drill by Russia, Iran & China

Russia, China and Iran look to conduct a joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman and India Ocean region. China has close diplomatic ties in terms of...

September 19, 2023

Despite federalism being the part of the basic structure of constitution, Indian model of federalism leans in favour of a strong centre. Discuss.

The Article 1 of the constitution declares India i.e. Bharat as Union of States. According to the constitutional bench of Jindal Steel vs Union of India, India’s federalism...

September 19, 2023

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