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Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as more powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years?

Pressure groups A pressure group is what tries to influence public opinion and the policy for a particular reason. Their role is very significant for the development of...

May 15, 2023

Discuss the role of in establishing accountability of the government to the people.

May 15, 2023

What improvements were done by Todarmal / Akbar in the existing land revenue system created by Sher Shah Suri? Discuss their impact on peasants.

The corrections done by Akbar in the earlier land revenue system of Sher Shah Suri can be mainly divided into three heads as follows: Standardization of measurement of...

May 15, 2023

Discuss the importance and role of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in India history.

Ranjit singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire. He brought unity and welded together all the states in the Punjab.He belonged to Sukarchakya Mist. Role of Maharaja...

May 15, 2023

What significance does the G20 Summit which is slated to be held in last week of June carry for India in face of Trump�s bigoted racism?

The G20 Summit will bring leaders from both the developing and developed nations together. The occasion will serve as a good opportunity for PM Modi to meet President...

May 14, 2023

What was the contribution of Sardar Patel in Dairy Sector of India?

Sardar Patel has not only been a unifying factor of a divided country but also his devotion to the cause of farmers was unmatchable. As India inaugurates the...

May 14, 2023

Despite proper implementation to providing access to clean cooking fuel, the Ujjwala Yojana seems to have hit a roadblock on question of affordability. Examine this issue while making an assessment of feasibility of further expansion of this programme.

Ujjwala Yojana aims at providing clean cooking fuel to BPL families. The scheme aims at providing access to the under privileged sections of the society. The scheme though...

May 14, 2023

Discuss salient features of Portable Diver Detection Sonar (PDDS). How will it boost India's Navy capabilities? Explain.

In furtherance of the Make in India Policy, the Indian Navy on 15th November 2017 has concluded a contract with Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division for the supply...

May 14, 2023

2017 Mock Test 12- Case Study-4

The situation is conflicting one as at one end I, as a secretary of Environment and forest department is required to follow the orders of Chief Minister of...

May 14, 2023

Critically examine India's potential role as a "Net Security Provider" in the South Asia / Indian Ocean region while highlighting the significant structural and institutional impediments that inhibit India's capacity to fulfill the said role.

A net provider of security is the nation which can address the security concerns of not only itself but also other countries in the vicinity or beyond. Generally a...

May 14, 2023

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