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The 5G technology has the potential to transform India, but India needs a robust IT infrastructure and effective cyber security strategy for its wide adoption, because of risks and vulnerabilities associated with this technology. Analyse.

The 5G technology is expected to drive the next industrial revolution, as it enables wider use of Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, 3D and...

June 13, 2023

What are the new components in the Crime in India Report 2017?

After a prolonged delay, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released the Crime in India Report 2017. What’s new in 2017 report? The 2017 report has introduced...

June 13, 2023

"Traditionally, the output of marine fisheries used to be higher than that of inland fisheries. However, since 1991, India's Inland fish production has increased gradually."Examine

Hint Answer: The main reason is that the marine fisheries production has ceased to grow while inland fisheries continues to grow. The marine fisheries has not grown because...

June 13, 2023

Several Rice verities organically grown in water logged coastal regions of Kerala have been provided protection under the Geographical Indications. Discuss with examples.

Hint: This answer would need reference of Navara Rice; Palakkadan Matta Rice, Pokkali Rice, Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice, Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice, Kaipad Rice, all of these are GI protected....

June 13, 2023

Explain the terms, subsistence farming, commercial farming, Extensive farming, Intensive farming, Plantation farming and Mixed farming.

In subsistence farming, farming is done in small scale level to meet the own consumption level’s of the producer. Usually fragmented lands are used for cultivation and archaic...

June 13, 2023

What is dependency ratio? Discuss the impacts of falling or rising dependency ratio upon saving and investment rates.

Dependency ratio measures the percentage of dependent people who are not in working age on number of working people. For example, in the recent decades, working age population”...

June 13, 2023

With suitable examples, elucidate the role being played by and future potential of Collaborative bots (Cobots) in various sectors.

Cobot or a Collaborative robot which is designed to work alongside humans in a shared work environment. They stand in contrast to robots which are primarily autonomous and...

June 13, 2023

How successful were Mussolini's domestic policies up to 1940?

The policies that Mussolini brought were initially successful but even before the Second World War the Fascism was not solved the main problems. Industries were given subsidies which...

June 13, 2023

Discuss the importance of confidentiality in professional life. What are the reasons that confidentiality is violated too often?

Confidentiality in professional life is not only a good and necessary practice, it is also mandatory in some cases. Some professionals like lawyers, psychologists, therapist etc have a...

June 13, 2023

Throw some light on the Nano-based Agri-input and food products. Highlight the opportunities and concerns associated with them.

The nanotechnology has redefined the contours of innovation and research. Nano-based agri-input and food products use nanotechnology (i.e. particles to the size of 10 nm) as inputs in...

June 12, 2023

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