Differentiate between "Strait"and "Isthmus". Discuss the location of two straits and two isthmuses while focus on their economic and strategic importance.

Strait is a navigable waterway that connects two large water bodies, while Isthmus is a thin strip of land that connects two larger areas of land. Importance of control over Isthmuses and Straits Control over straits and Isthmuses by a ..

2017 Mock Test 12 – Case Study-3

The root cause of problem lies in the interpretation of Wajib-ul-arz or the record of customary rights which permitted people to use village bunds to move around. This right has been provided for people who need less space to walk ..

Terrorism and violence rather than peaceful diplomacy. How far would you agree with this view of the activities of the PLO in the Middle East in the period 1973 to 1995?

I agree with this view. It was in 1964, when the Arab League set up Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and Palestine Liberation Army under Ahmad Shukeiri. Till 1974, most of the activities of PLO were confined to Guerrilla attacks and ..

Why and in what ways did the states of Western Europe see closer relations with each other after the Second World War?

The following are the reasons for closer relations of western European states: To rebuild their country from the destruction of war by cooperating and pooling their resources. European states were too small economically and militarily as compared to superpowers like ..

Discuss various strategies followed by Indian forces to guard the country's borders against illegal immigration.

India shares porous borders with major countries-China, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan Myanmar and Bangladesh. There are numerous security threats at these borders ranging from trafficking to illegal immigration. The security forces need to be alerts at every second to curb this ..

What do you understand by "Kosha Moolo Danda"? Discuss in the light of Kautiliya's tax administration.

Model Answer: Kosha Moolo Danda, which means “revenue is the backbone of administration”, is sourced from Kautilya’s Arthshastra Part 8, Chapter 1. This implies that a nation’s status relies upon its fiscal power. He expressed that the Government’s power had ..

Government of India in recent past has focussed on reforming the public grievance redressal mechanisms, however their effectiveness remains limited. Discuss.

The Public grievance redressal mechanisms are the methods and/or mechanisms under which the grievances of an aggrieved citizen are solved in a time bound manner. Reforms done by the government: CPGRAMS Citizen’s charter Sevottam model Fast track courts E-governance Appointment ..

In the light of several government initiatives and policies to create opportunities for Self Help Groups (SHGs), discuss the challenges that still persist.

The Self help groups refer to collective formed with the explicit purpose of enterprise through joint ownership and joint contribution. Importance of self help groups: Empower women. E.g. Amul, Lijjat papad, etc. Promote microfinance (through gramin Banks). Promote entrepreneurship as ..

What is Project Vishwajeet?

The Ministry of Human Resource Development is planning to revive the Project Vishwajeet’ which was a 2016 initiative to ensure that IITs rank as top education institutes globally. Project Vishwajeet Vishwajeet means ‘conquering the world’. This was what the Ministry aims to ..

It seems China has to go against its own grain and give Hong Kong enough space to run its own affairs. Comment.

The new generation of Hong Kongers are increasingly drifting away from the Mainland China both in cultural and political aspects. The recent change is evident from the turn of events last week when millions of protestors took to streets of ..