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What are Foundation Seeds, Breeders Seeds and Certified Seeds? Examine the importance of Breeder's seeds in seed development and multiplication.

Hint: Breeder seed is produced in isolation from nucleus seed by a certified breeder. Foundation seed is the offspring of the Breeder seed which can be clearly traced...

July 8, 2023

How does the Cryosphere affect global climate?

The cryosphere is the frozen earth’s surface, where water is found in solid form i.e. sea ice, lake ice, snow cover, glaciers, ice sheets, and frozen ground. It...

July 8, 2023

In various parts of India, one or the other animal species are used as part of either tradition or for entertainment purpose. In this context, critically examine the issues arising out of cruelty against animals.

In various parts of India, one or the other animal species are used as part of either tradition or for entertainment purpose. In that process, the animals are...

July 8, 2023

In light of the recent debate on Hindi vs English, examine the status of vernacular in India. What are some benefits of using vernacular in education?

Linguistic diversity of India poses two different challenges. One being the imposition of Hindi as the primary language across the country. This has met with resistance across different...

July 7, 2023

Explain the phenomenon of Western disturbance and discuss its impact on the Indian weather system.

The western disturbance refers to moisture laden, low-pressure disturbances that travel from the Mediterranean Sea region to the Indian subcontinent during winters. These disturbances pick up humidity from...

July 7, 2023

India has been experiencing several attempts to attack over the Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), both by state and non state actors. What are the factors behind increased instances of attacks? Also, enumerate the steps taken by the Indian government to secure its CII.

Critical Information Infrastructure is that which is vital for the domestic economy and national security. It includes the finance system, Defence system, Telecommunication networks, power  grids, etc. Reasons...

July 7, 2023

The local bodies remain subordinate to the respective state governments, despite being given the constitutional status as the third tier of the government. Analyse.

The 73rd and 74th constitutional amendments created a third tier of government in the form of Panchayati Raj and Municipalities. Constitutional Provisions: Three tiered Panchayati Raj structure at...

July 7, 2023

Throw some light on the need of a National Court of Appeal for reducing the pendency of cases and returning to the Supreme Court’s original role as final appellate court.

According to National Judicial Data Grid, the Supreme Court has around 60 thousand pending cases. Nearly 93% of cases are routine appeals (DAKSHA legal research). In this regard,...

July 7, 2023

In the absence of scientific planning and implementation, measures like Jal Shakti Abhiyan may fall short of being successful. Analyze.

The Central Government launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan in the summer 2019 following the massive water crisis across India. Though, in the absence of any scientific planning and...

July 7, 2023

“The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order” Elaborate

In the post World War 2 era, India was the flag bearer of the third world and championed the causes of the oppressed and marginalized Nations through various...

July 7, 2023

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