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Evaluate the performance of PM KISAN in easing the cash crunch faced by the farming community.

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), launched in February 2019, is a central sector scheme with 100% funding from the union government. Highlights of the scheme: The...

April 9, 2024

Discuss the structural patterns in the Chemical Industry in India.

The structural pattern of Chemical Industry includes: Basic Organic Chemicals– includes methanol, acetic acid, formaldehyde, etc Speciality Chemicals- high value, low volume chemicals known for their end use...

April 7, 2024

"The supreme court decision regarding cancellation of the coal blocks was a logical outcome of flawed captive mining policy."Discuss critically.

The concept of captive mining means that some mines are allocated to the companies for its own need. The captive mining concept was devised so that the Iron,...

April 7, 2024

"The past and present government have resorted to allocate coal mines on such a premise that the coal blocks of the country are just waiting to be exploited."Critically examine in the light of environment concerns.

The utilization of coal in India varies to large applications ranging from household to industries. Also, its easy availability and cheap coast attract business to it. The allocated...

April 6, 2024

India’s march on the path of development will remain incomplete until it reaps its demographic dividend with skills and education. In this context, discuss the significance of the RISE and EQUIP schemes.

India is a country with a large number of working population. Its demography is expected to peak in 2050. India also has largest number of youths in the...

April 6, 2024

Emerging from a Supreme Court Judgement, the Basic Structure Doctrine marked a significant shift in the balance of power, between legislature and judiciary. Explain. How the evolution of this doctrine also led to tensions between the judiciary and the legislature?

The doctrine emerged from the landmark Supreme Court judgment in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), where the court held that: The Constitution has certain basic features...

April 6, 2024

Explain the distribution of coal resources of India throwing light on the coal quality and its impact on India's economy.

Hint: About 99% of coal available in India is Gondwana coal, located in the region of Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Telangana and Eastern Madhya Pradesh. The...

April 5, 2024

One Earth, One Family, One Future” has been given as the theme of India’s upcoming G20 presidency. Comment on the significance and opportunities associated with it.

The G20 presidency of India will begin on December 1st, 2022, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already unveiled the logo, website, and theme for the presidency. The...

April 5, 2024

What are the major problems faced by Jute Industry in India. Discuss making a case for "Golden Fibre Revolution"in India.

On partition, maximum Jute mills remained in India while major Jute producing area went to East Pakistan (Now Bangladesh).This created problems for India in terms of Shortage of...

April 4, 2024

"Fly Ash was once discarded as a waste but today, it is increasingly emerging as a major input material in several industries."Discuss.

Hint: Flyash refers to the lightweight particles captured in exhaust gas by electrostatic precipitators, scrubbers or filter fabric baghouses or some other filtration equipment in coal-fired power plants. Flyash are...

April 3, 2024

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