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How will the US decision to "decertify"the Iran nuclear deal affect the parties involved in the deal? Discuss.

Iran nuclear deal was struck between Iran and six world powers – the US, UK, Russia, France, China, and Germany in 2015 which lifted crippling economic sanctions on...

August 6, 2023

Make an assessment of five years of National Green Tribunal performance putting major decisions and cases in light? Also comment on the apparent conflicts between NGT's green activism and development agenda of successive governments.

National Green Tribunal is a statutory body for speedy disposal of cases related to environmental protection and conservation.Since the tribunal follows the principle of natural justice & it...

August 6, 2023

The seals discussed in Harappan excavations form an impressive part of the surviving examples of Harappan arts. Justify by giving suitable examples.

The seals form an impressive part of the surviving examples of Harappan art. The number so far discovered in excavation must be around 2,000. Of these the great...

August 6, 2023

"The Ajanta caves show two clear-cut phases of paintings with depiction of Buddha". Discuss.

Ajanta caves are a classic example of painting wherein both the phases of Buddhist art is very well depicted. It can be classified into two phases namely the...

August 6, 2023

Do you think that an all out operations against the armed outfits in north east is feasible? Argue.

Model Answer: The first notable thing is that only a handful of the total 79 armed groups have been formally called “terrorist organizations”. These terrorist organizations are generally...

August 6, 2023

What is Gagan Project? Examine its potential benefits with respect to India's civil aviation sector.

GAGAN stands for GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) is a satellite based navigation system that will serve as a low cost substitute to GPS service over the India,...

August 6, 2023

China and Pakistan have entered into an agreement for development of an economic corridor. What threat does it dispose for India's security? Critically examine.

The China-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) seeks to connect the port of Gwadar in Pakistan to the Xinjiang region in China by means of highways, airways and railways, and...

August 6, 2023

Examine how direct benefit transfers have changed the public service delivery in India.

The direct benefit transfer scheme of India has been lauded as a “logistical marvel” by the international monetary fund, for its achievement to reach millions of people and...

August 5, 2023

Dams are crucial for development of India but they can become a safety hazard too. In the light of above statement, discuss the potential of Dam rehabilitation and improvement project to address the challenges pertaining to Dam safety in India.

A UN report recently highlighted that at least 50% of Dams in India will be more than 50 years old by 2040, necessitating ensuring dam safety through retro...

August 5, 2023

Present a critical overview of the circumstances that led to Revolution in France.

France was in rough shape in 1789. King Louis XVI desperately needed money, so he was forced to call the Estates General in May. The disgruntled Third Estate...

August 5, 2023

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