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Do you support the proposal to abolish PPPAC and make NITI Aayog the approval authority for public-private-partnership (PPP) projects in India? Give arguments.

According to current rules, PPP projects above Rs. 1,000 crore in value are sent to PPPAC and then to the cabinet for final approval. PPPAC was created in...

June 23, 2023

Explain why Afghanistan has played such an important role in international relations since 1979.

The history of Afghanistan since 1979 had been violent and confused. In 1978, the left-wing government seized power Afghanistan. This government tried to modernize the Afghan society by...

June 23, 2023

Critically examine the factors affecting the distributional pattern of population in India.

India has a highly uneven pattern of population distribution largely determined by not only climate along with terrain and availability of water but also socio-economic and historical factors....

June 23, 2023

In what ways does emotional intelligence serve as a catalyst for effective leadership, considering its application in politics, business, and social initiatives?

Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a pivotal role in enhancing effective leadership across various domains, including politics, business, and social initiatives. This skill encompasses the ability to perceive, understand,...

June 22, 2023

Highlight the steps taken by government of India for integrating the tribals into the mainstream. Also discuss the challenges faced in integrating them.

India is an ancient civilization, yet there are certain groups living in the subcontinent which were not part of the so called mainstream. They are called the tribals...

June 22, 2023

The Sahayak system limits the combat capabilities of forces."" Discuss while analyzing why despite various recommendations against this system, it still continued in India.| "

Sahayaks/orderlies is a buddy system in which a soldier is attached to officers to assist and help them in carrying out their responsibilities. The System evolved during the...

June 22, 2023

'The political instability of the Weimar Republic in the years 1919 to 1923 was largely the result of flaws in the constitution.' Explain why you agree or disagree with this interpretation of events.

The parliament system introduced in Germany suffered from many limitations and weaknesses. The most serious among them was the system of proportional representation. Though on paper this system...

June 22, 2023

Discuss the key features of the drainage system of India's north east region while enumerating various rivers and their tributaries.

Some of the prominent features of the North East India’s drainage system include- Arteries of Inland waterways. Form Deltas. Flooding of rivers. Formation of islands- Example-Majuli. Antecedent Rivers-...

June 22, 2023

Discuss the evolution of the Hindi Literature.

The history of Hindi poetry, extends over a period of almost one thousand years. Hindi verse literature as a whole can be divided into four yugas (kal) or...

June 22, 2023

Adequately empowering the third tier of Indian federal structure is the key to strengthen federalism in India. Analyse.

The 73rd and 74th amendments to the constitution of India ushered in decentralization by establishing PRIs & Municipalities as 3rd tier of Indian federal structure. Despite these constitutional...

June 21, 2023

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