Rather than import parity price (IMPP); the Gas Price Pooling Policy seems to be a better deal for Urea Manufacturers. Do you agree with this view? Discuss.

Hint: Yes. I agree with this view. The Gas Price Pooling seeks to change the industry dynamics in Urea sector by leveling gas costs for all players.  Earlier, the situation was that every plant needed make its own arrangement / ..

What do you understand by Command Area Development? Why successive governments have failed in Command Area Development?

The command area refers to the area adjacent to the dam or water projects. The area receives ample benefits from the water available in the storage. The facilities include irrigation, flood control, electricity generation, etc. Command areas are irrigated from ..

The manner in which presidential elections take place, the complexity of vote counting defeats the real idea of proportional representation for, every person of a given area is practically represented thrice- through one MLA and two MPs. Examine the validity of this statement.

The President is elected by an electoral college which comprises the elected members of the Parliament (MPs) and state legislative assemblies (MLAs).  There are 4,896 electors in the electoral college comprising 4,120 MLAs and 776 MPs. The voting is called ..

The demand for an independent GST Dispute Settlement Authority seems to be more logical in comparison to GST Council. Analyze.

Model Answer:        The proposed GST Council as the dispute resolution body is criticized on the ground that how can it resolve the disputes arising out of its own recommendations. The GST Council will give the Centre one-third voting power and ..

While keeping public services in focus, examine how can the pursuit of metaphysical knowledge influence a public servant’s perception of material wealth and personal success?

The pursuit of metaphysical knowledge often leads individuals to reassess their understanding of material wealth and personal success. Metaphysics, which explores the fundamental nature of reality and existence, encourages a deeper contemplation of life’s purpose beyond the tangible and immediate. ..

Examine the reasons behind Arabian sea becoming cyclone hotbed, which otherwise is a cyclone shy water body.

In recent years, Arabian Sea has been the site of onslaught wrecked by various cyclones. Conventional conditions of Arabian Sea: Cooler ocean temperature. Lower atmospheric wind circulation. Lesser wind humidity. Descending air of high-pressure. Negligible cyclone development. Reasons for becoming ..

Throw some light on the characteristics and significance of Project MANAV launched by the Department of biotechnology.

The Project Manav aims to create a certified database of the molecular network of all the tissues in the human body. Significance of project Manav: Promoting scientific collaboration among different universities and researchers. Promoting research and development in the human ..

The increasing popularity of virtual assets is also increasing the risk of its misuse for money laundering activities. Elaborate. Also, suggest measures to mitigate the risk.

Virtual assets are those, which are created and stored using Blockchain technology, e.g. cryptocurrency like Bitcoin. They have been criticised for their ability to aid money laundering in following ways: Virtual assets offer their users anonymity. It is easy to ..

Highlight the potential of recent technological advancements to usher into an era of good governance using the tool of e-governance.

E governance is the use of information and communication technologies to provide government services. Potential of e-governance: Availability of geographic information system (GIS) mapping can aid urban planning in flood prone areas. Use of satellite technology aids damage assessment of ..

Election manifesto helps to understand the priorities of a political party and it enables the voter to make informed choices. In this context the election manifesto needs to be regulated. Comment.

Election manifesto are promises that a party proposes to fulfil, if it comes to power. During election phase, election manifesto of parties offer a lot of debate, on kinds of promises. But given the unrealistic claims of political parties, there ..