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Poaching is one of the major issues in the protection of wild animals. Discuss how can real-time monitoring of animals help in tackling poaching as well reduce instances of man-animal conflict.

India is home to a variety of species including some rare species, however, because of the hunting and illegal trade, some of the species are on the brink...

June 24, 2023

In a welfare state, the role of bureaucracy is crucial in service delivery. What are the issues that lead to faulty implementation? Also, suggest measures to ensure effective implementation.

Bureaucracy is the backbone of civil administration & play a vital role in the implementation of various welfare initiatives taken by the government. However, despite various initiatives, there...

June 24, 2023

Critically discuss the impact of recent Supreme Court verdict on women rights in India.

Supreme Court in a landmark judgment declared that right to privacy is a fundamental right under article 21 of the Constitution. This judgment will have a substantial impact...

June 24, 2023

Keeping in view, the complex and new forms of security threats emerging in recent times, discuss how technology is a major stakeholder in addressing the internal security challenges of India.

Globalization and fourth Industrial Revolution have given rise to new and complex forms of internal security challenges, calling for a harmonious mix of both man and machine to...

June 23, 2023

While the judiciary should not remain a silent spectator in case of constitutional rights of citizens being infringed by executive policies, it must avoid assuming the role of the executive. Critically analyze.

Separation of powers is a cardinal feature of the Indian constitution, based on the doctrine of checks and balances. Recently there have been instances of judicial activism, which...

June 23, 2023

With 2.3 million children not vaccinated against measles last year, Governments need to do more to increase public awareness of the vaccine’s importance. Comment.

In 2018, measles resulted in an estimated 10 million cases and 1,42,000 deaths globally. There has been a spike in numbers since 2016 which highlights the need to...

June 23, 2023

Bhutan asserted that China should maintain status quo on Doklam. Discuss the recent Doklam issue. Why China is so much interested in the region?

Doklam plateau is a 269-sq km plateau in Bhutan. It overlooks the strategic Chumbi Valley. The plateau is lying in the tri-junction of India,�China�and Bhutan. Doklam Issue: The...

June 23, 2023

Evaluate the origin and significance of the Quad. How Quad strategy is different from other multilaterals?

Quad is the Regional coalition .The quadrilateral formation includes Japan, India, United States and Australia. All four nations have a common ground of being the democratic nations and...

June 23, 2023

What steps did Bismarck take to strengthen Prussian nationalism in the German Empire and to combat socialism? In what respects, did William II reverse Bismarck's policies? Discuss.

The destiny of the German Empire in the first twenty years of its existence rested largely in the hands of Chancellor Bismarck. He built the empire as a...

June 23, 2023

What are the key contributors for India's double burden of malnutrition as well as over-nutrition at some places? Discuss the possible solution to the problems.

The increasing income differences have widened the gap between the rich and poor and thus has put India in a position in which it was not before. In...

June 23, 2023

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