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“The American War of Independence was a revolution that sought significant and deep societal change.” Do you agree with this view?

It would depend on how the term revolution is defined. Some historians perceive revolution as producing significant and deep societal change; others define the term as “any resort...

August 18, 2023

“For Britain, the American revolution brought more severe loss than simply the loss of thirteen colonies.” Discuss in the light of consequences of American Revolution.

The American Revolution was totally devastating for Britain because it gave a great blow to her world-wide prestige and dominance. The Sun had started to set on the...

August 18, 2023

How Planning has helped in building an robust base for Indian Economy?

Influenced by the Soviet Union India adopted 5 year plans to give a direction for the economy and realise the goals of modern India. These plans made a...

August 18, 2023

What is alter-globalisation? Do you think it's a viable alternative to globalisation? Justify your answer.

Alter-globalization is referred to as alternative globalization that is a social evolution whose main objective is to support global cooperation and interaction and at the same time, it...

August 18, 2023

Discuss the role played by Fisher Friend Project, mKrishi and other Mobile based initiatives towards Indian Agriculture.

Hint: Fisher Friend Project used mobiles to provide vital livelihood information to fisher folks of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry. MKisan Application has been designed and developed by in-house...

August 18, 2023

What India stands to gain from Quad? Critically discuss while analyzing if there are any strategic or diplomatic takeaways for India from this recently rejuvenated multilateral forum.

Quad or Quadrilateral is a diplomatic initiative for regional coalition between great big democracies in the Indo-Pacific. The member countries in Quad are India, Japan, US and Australia....

August 18, 2023

Present a cost benefit analysis of so called India+3 and proposed talks of 'Rule of Law in Indo-Pacific'.

India is at the threshold of many grand alliances at the international arena with major powers of the world. All these alliances are based to counter the rise...

August 18, 2023

Discuss the relevance and potential success or failure of the so called "Quadrilateral Contact Group" as envisaged by Afghanistan.

Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) is a four-nation group working for reconciliation in Afghanistan which includes Afghanistan, China, Pakistan and the United States of America Group aims to initiate...

August 18, 2023

What is the special representative mechanism between India and China? To what extent, it has been successful in achieving its objectives? Discuss.

China and India bilateral relations since India-China war 1962 had been characterised by mutual distrust and conflict. Boundary dispute had been at the core of this unfriendly relationship....

August 18, 2023

Elucidate the major threats faced by river ecosystems in India while highlighting the link between deforestation in catchment areas and its harms to rivers.

Rivers play a prominent role in the water cycle as they act as drainage channels for surface water. Due to increasing population, water demand is increasing day by...

August 18, 2023

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