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In the light of November 3rd 2022 being observed as the first International Day for Biosphere Reserves, discuss the importance of biosphere reserves in conservation efforts. How can the world’s biosphere footprint be expanded?

A biosphere reserve is an international designation by UNESCO for representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over a large area of terraced real or coastal/marine ecosystems...

September 14, 2023

What are the implications of the rising tensions between China and Taiwan for the chip making sector? Discuss its significance.

Taiwan is the major producer of semiconductor chips used in everything from cars and smartphones to data centers and fighter jets. The rising tensions between Taiwan and China...

September 14, 2023

“Nuclear arms race during the Cold War period had a paradoxical role in both escalating and preventing direct conflict.” Critically analyse this statement in the light of historical facts.

The nuclear arms race during the Cold War exemplified the concept of deterrence through mutually assured destruction (MAD), which paradoxically prevented direct large-scale conflict between the superpowers while...

September 14, 2023

How far can it can be said that the USA followed a policy of strict isolation in foreign affairs during the 1920s and early 1930s, and what effects did this policy have on international relations?

After the First World War, USA seemed to play an important role in international affairs as President Woodrow Wilson’s dream of forming League of Nations to maintain peace...

September 13, 2023

Examine the possible implications of US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Do you agree with the view that despite of US exit, TPP can be a game-changer for Indo-pacific region? Comment.

After the withdrawal of US, TPP is now 11 members regional trade agreement. Without the US it was considered that the group will have less economic and strategic...

September 13, 2023

Comment on the collapse of the World Trade Organization’s dispute settlement mechanism and how it affects the countries.

The WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism requires at least three members to function and of the three members currently on the seven-member body, the terms of two members has...

September 13, 2023

Explain the meaning of Ancien Regime and seigneurial system in context with pre-revolution France? What happened to them when revolution broke out in France?

The term Ancien Regime describes the structure, politics, and powers of French society before the French Revolution. Society was split into a hierarchy of social classes with the...

September 13, 2023

In light of a group of 16 countries, led by Vanuatu, approaching the International Court of Justice to seek a clarification of state obligations with regards to climate action, comment on the significance of the initiatives being taken by this small Pacific island nation. What is the way ahead?

  In order to define the rights and duties of states under international law in respect to the negative impacts of climate change, a core group of 16...

September 13, 2023

How did the colonial period influence Indian literature and arts? Discuss the changes in themes, styles, and mediums during this era with suitable examples.

The colonial period deeply influenced Indian literature and arts, manifesting in altered themes, styles, and media. This colonial period introduced European literary forms and artistic techniques, which Indian...

September 13, 2023

What is tokenization? What are the challenges and way ahead for this unique RBI initiative?

Tokenisation is the process of replacing actual credit and debit card information with an alternate code called ‘token’. A tokenized card transaction is considered safer as the actual...

September 12, 2023

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