In context of the significance of the Himalayan mountain system for South Asia, explain the factors responsible for melting of glaciers and its impact on the region.

The South Asian Himalayan system is critical for the survival of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. Factors responsible for glacier melting: Global warming has led to increase in average temperature of Earth by over 1oC since pre-industrial times. This ..

As India prepares to welcome the Prime Minister of Mauritius explain how New Delhi views its relationship with the island nation and what can be done to further develop it?

India prepares to welcome the prime minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth and must hold an intense discussion about what kind of partnership it wants with the island nation. For a very long time, India has viewed Mauritius through the eyes ..

“In the resource constrained and dry areas, the farming is a survival mechanism rather than a growth oriented activity.”With this reference bring out various problems faced by farmers in Rainfed Areas

Agriculture in India has been practiced since the time of the Indus Valley Civilization. The rank of India is second in terms of the total farm output. About 50% of India’s population is associated with the agricultural sector that contributes ..

Discuss various phases of Green revolution and their impacts on social economy of India.

The Green Revolution is the period when the Indian agriculture sector was transformed into an industrial system after the adoption of modern scientific methods and techniques like using high yielding variety seeds, modern agricultural equipment, upgraded irrigation facilities, high-quality pesticides, ..

In what way, can floods be converted into sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?

A major portion of the territory of India experiences flood during monsoon season in June-July. And several other places like Uttarakhand experience the same due to abrupt rainfall. The incidents eventually cause surface runoff, crop damage, wealth, and life losses. ..

Why India has chosen not to sign the Hague Convention despite being pressurised by US, UK and other countries? Give arguments in support or against the government stand.

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty that establishes procedures that provide for the prompt return of children wrongfully retained or removed from their habitual residence. India did not sign the convention ..

To what extent would it be true to say that the UN has been more successful in dealing with conflicts since 1990 than it was during the Cold War?

In this new unipolar world, UN experienced some successes as cold war geopolitics ended. But serious problems aroused due to the asymmetrical relationship between the USA and the UN. The best example of the former situation was the resolution of ..

'Hitler alone caused the Second World War in 1939'. How far do you agree?

The key factors that caused WW-II include: Treaty of Versailles was considered by Germans humiliating thus derive the desire for revenge. Failure of League of Nations in securing general disarmament and controlling potential aggressors. Lastly, the effect of great depression ..

"Because of its unique geographical location the Kashmir Valley has been a meeting ground of diverse races and cultures through the centuries". Examine how Kashmir has contributed to India's art and culture.

Kashmir’s geographical location explains its cultural history. On the other hand its isolation brings out its originality of Kashmiri thought. Apart from Abhinavagupta’s works, the following works are also the remarkable contributions made by the people of Kashmir to the ..

While elucidating Article 25 and 26, critically examine the Supreme Court judgement on appointment of archakas (priests) in Tamil Nadu Hindu temples.

Article 25 and 26 Article 25 of the Constitution guarantees to every person, and not only to the citizens of India, the “freedom of conscience” and “the right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion”. This, however, is subject to ..