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It has been observed on many occasions that the Right to freedom of religion often clashes with the right to equality and individual dignity. Discuss in the light of constitutional provisions and recent judicial pronouncements.

Individual dignity is one of the founding principles of our Constitution, finding mention in its preamble. That apart, certain constitutional provision ensures individual dignity: Article 14: equality of...

September 6, 2023

Enumerate the key highlights of the “Delhi declaration on countering the use of new and emerging technologies for service purposes”.

India is currently chairing the United Nations Security Council. The UN Counter Terrorism Committee Was attended by 30 presented tips of the 15 UN security council members. All...

September 6, 2023

Why is the problem of water-logging is still bringing havoc to the cities in Punjab?

The cities in Punjab have experienced rapid urbanisation marked by unplanned and rampant new constructions. This huge growth of concrete jungles cut into the green pockets which used...

September 5, 2023

In India, the courts are criticized on the ground that they often invoke the provisions of contempt of court to punish expressions of dissent. What do you understand by the contempt of court? While highlighting the existing law on the same, critically examine if it is time to amend the law on contempt of court.|

Article 129 & 215 of Indian Constitution provides for contempt powers to Supreme court and High court respectively.  Subsequently, the Contempt of court Act 1971 provides for two...

September 5, 2023

How a multi-prolonged strategy can aid in addressing farm distress?

The one fits all approach like farm loan waiver, increasing MSPs and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) doesn’t recognize the heterogeneity of farming community. A multi-pronged strategy of income...

September 5, 2023

Global Hunger Index-2019: Analyzing Government Response

India has ranked 102 in the Global Hunger Index, out of 117 qualified countries. Most of this poor performance has been attributed to the increase in the prevalence...

September 5, 2023

Discuss the importance of decarbonizing the Indian iron and steel sector. How can Indian steel be made future ready?

The iron and steel industry is one of the most important industries in today’s world. The growth and development of a nation is not possible without the contribution...

September 5, 2023

“The Treaty of Versailles laid the groundwork for World War II.” Critically discuss the provisions of the Treaty and their implications for international peace and security.

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, aimed to establish lasting peace following World War I but inadvertently sowed the seeds for future conflict. The treaty’s harsh terms...

September 5, 2023

Punjab is faced with a sharp decline in the groundwater. What in your opinion can prevent the state from further depletion of the precious resource which has already become a source of concern for the country?

Punjab is faced with a depletion in groundwater. Recent reports have suggested that if the current rate of exploitation is not checked the state will be pushed to...

September 4, 2023

What changes were brought in by the Sungas in the Maurya sculpture? Discuss.

Shunga period marked the beginning of sculptural idiom in the Indian sculpture wherein the physical forms were becoming more realistic, refined and expressive. The sculptors started mastering the...

September 4, 2023

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