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"The forces of globalization have transformed the education systems worldwide."Discuss the impacts of globalization on higher education in India.

The higher education structure in India has served as both agent and object of the globalization and impacts of Globalization on it are immense and diverse, encompassing positive...

June 21, 2023

Explain why Mussolini launched the 'Battle for Births' in 1927.

The Battle for Births was launched in 1927 by Mussolini because Italy was aiming to become a great power and 40 million population was not enough to provide...

June 21, 2023

With respect to Government Budgeting in India, differentiate between (1) votes on account and votes of credit (2) Excess grant and Exceptional grant.

Vote-on-account- literally means a vote on the accounts of the government. During elections and till a new government takes over, the caretaker government needs funds for various routine...

June 21, 2023

While giving an account of spatial pattern of 'semiconductor industry' around the world, discuss its key features that make it unique in global economy.

The spatial pattern of the semi-conductor industry is largely concentrated in the following places- US South Korea China The semi-conductor industry is driven by technological innovations. Some of...

June 21, 2023

With suitable examples, explain the meaning of "ethics of duty". How it is different from "ethics of responsibility"?

Ethics of duty refers to just doing the job as assigned or told. On the other hand ethics of responsibility refers to responsibility for the outcome of one’s...

June 21, 2023

While throwing light upon current legal framework in place, discuss the legislative steps that should be taken to protect customers using digital payments in the country.

In an effort to move toward cashless economy ,governmnet has been promoting digital payment vigorously. Case of concern: According to RBI, 13,083 and 11,997 cases related to ATM,credit,...

June 21, 2023

To what extent revival of vaishnavism and Bhakti movement led to development of various painting schools in India. Examine.

Two major factors have contributed greatly to the development of Rajasthani Paintings. First, the commercial community of Rajputana was economically prosperous. Second, the revival of Vaisnavism’ and the...

June 21, 2023

Discuss, the evolution of fiscal federalism in India, in the light of developments in recent years.

Fiscal federalism refers to distribution of fiscal powers between the various organs of governments, viz. Union, State, 3rd tier. Recent changes such as 101st constitutional amendment act (GST)...

June 20, 2023

Throw light on the contribution of agriculture to GHG emissions. Suggest measures that can be undertaken to address the challenges in reducing agriculture’s carbon footprint in India.

Agriculture is the mainstay of the Indian Economy. With climate change, there is an increased need for scrutiny of agriculture as a source of Greenhouse gas emissions. GHG...

June 20, 2023

What is a Bilateral Investment Treaty? Critically analyze their effects on Indian economy.

A BIT is a treaty between�two countries. It�sets out to�provide certain basic protections to the investors of one state investing in another. The first BIT was signed by...

June 20, 2023

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