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Discuss the implications of the criteria set by the Representation of People Act, 1951 for the recognition of a political party as a national party on the political landscape of India.

The Representation of the People Act, 1951 sets specific thresholds for a political party to be recognised as a national party in India, which has significant repercussions on...

March 31, 2024

What repercussions do the growing tensions between Iran and the US hold for India?

Iran and US are locked in an intensifying situation especially as the US has withdrawn its waivers it had granted to 8 countries including India to continue to...

March 31, 2024

Comment on the situation of tuberculosis in India. What are the challenges and way ahead?

  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases worldwide increased in 2021 for the first time in decades. Situation of TB in...

March 30, 2024

Discuss various factors that influence the Foreign Investment Decisions.

Model Answer: Factors affecting Foreign Investments: Trade barriers Government may impose tariffs, quotas, embargo and other restrictions on export and imports goods and services hindering the free flow...

March 30, 2024

USA terminated preferential trade status for India under GSP. How the termination will affect India and how India can prepare for this?

The Generalized System of Preferences is a U.S. trade program. It was designed to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential duty-free entry. The objective...

March 30, 2024

The true federalism can only be achieved in India by adequately empowering third tier of Indian federal structure. Analyse.

The 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendment gave a constitutional backing to the three tier federal structure of Indian polity. Empowerment of third tier, key to strengthen federalism: Uphold...

March 29, 2024

State the factors behind emergence of food processing sector as a high-growth and high-profit sector in India.

Food processing is the process of turning food material into food products through mechanical and chemical means. It has a great potential for value addition at every step....

March 29, 2024

What is Sustainable Development? Explain the features and strategies of sustainable development.

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Thus; it takes into account...

March 29, 2024

"The basic issue with GAAR provisions is the trust deficit between the corporate entities and government."Discuss in the light of recent developments.

Model Answer: General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) are general rules that target any transaction of business arrangement that is done for aggressive tax planning, tax avoidance or tax evasion....

March 29, 2024

Why is the first 1,000 days of life significant for a child’s development? How can the frontline workers, like the ASHAs, help deliver necessary interventions during this crucial time period?

The most effective set of measures for decreasing child mortality, avoiding malnutrition, and determining cognitive development is optimal maternal nutrition and child feeding. Status of Child health in...

March 28, 2024

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