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While throwing light upon its primary objectives, analyze the significance of the Basic Structure Doctrine in preserving the core principles of the Indian Constitution.
The Basic Structure Doctrine, a concept evolved by the Indian judiciary, holds profound significance in preserving the fundamental principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution. This doctrine, first articulated in the landmark case of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), ..
Though, there are various problems associated with single use plastics, a number of challenges needs to be faced after the blanket ban, on their use is imposed. Discuss.
Single use plastics refer to plastic that can be used only once and it cannot be recycled. They are discarded after their first use and end up into landfills, contributing to pollution. Problems associated: It is non-biodegradable. Plastics when burnt ..
Discuss the provisions of the Citizenship (amendment) bill which has recently been passed in the parliament.
Recently the proposal to introduce ‘citizenship (amendment) bill’ in the parliament passed with 293 members of Lok Sabha voting Aye and 82 members voting No. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, seeks to amend The Citizenship Act (1955) to make illegal migrants, ..
Fight against AIDS: Need of Renewed Political Commitment, Finance and Engagement
The member nations of the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in 2015, set an audacious goal of ending the AIDS epidemic, along with Tuberculosis and Malaria, by the year 2030. In the fight against HIV-AIDS the key ..
With a spate of suicides by contractual workers working for BSNL/MTNL, describe the situation of contract workers in India.
As part of the revival package of the 2 sick telecom companies, MTNL will be merged with BSNL. Many opinion pieces have been written on the proposed merger of the 2 Public sector white elephants BSNL and MTNL. Employees, above ..
"Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia was trigger for Arab Spring. However the post revolution path of Tunisia was very different compared to other nations affected by Arab Spring."Explain.
The Tunisian Revolution, also known as the Jasmine Revolution. It was a civil resistance campaign of 28-days that included a series of street demonstrations in Tunisia. The incident led to the expelling of longtime president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali ..
Objectively compare the trends in India's food grain production during pre-Green revolution and post-green revolution period.
Hint: During pre-green revolution period, Yield Per Hectare was low for all important crops. However, there was a robust growth in rice yield in pre green revolution period. As modern farm technology, fertilizers and HYV seeds were introduced in late ..
Regional attitude as threat to National Unity
Regionalism is putting regional interests and ideas above national interests. India being a big nation with huge diversity, regionalism is inevitable. Regionalism in acceptable levels produce positive results like growth and development of the region. The recent trends of increasing ..
Monsoon season has produced floods in the northwest and the northeast India while South India has suffered from a rainfall deficit. Examine the possible reasons and its implications for the economy.
Due to climate change and variation in rainfall pattern, Monsoon season in India sometime leads to floods in the northwest and the northeast region, on the other hand, southern parts of India face drought-like scenario due to a rainfall deficit. ..
Differentiate between de-radicalization, counter -radicalization & anti radicalization.
Radicalization is the process of persuading someone to adopt radical positions. Based on context and circumstances violence due to radicalization may take diverse forms. Based on different stages of life cycle of radicalization and depending on the techniques, tactics and ..