Page-185 of UPSC Questions
Evaluate the key differences between Mughal style and Rajput style of paintings.
The key differences between Mughal style and Rajput style of paintings are as follows: While Mughal style in more aristocratic, Rajput style is more democratic. While Mughal style is more realistic, materialistic and secular; the Rajput style is mystic, spiritual ..
Critically examine the impact of the commercialization of agriculture on the peasant classes during 18th and 19th century India.
The British Era is also known as a period of commercial revolution in the agricultural sector. Industrial revolution during the early 17th century in Britain and in other European countries during 18th and 19th century brought about a change from ..
To what extent, the Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) set up by NITI Aayog can address societal challenges? Examine critically.
NITI Aayog along with Amazon Web Services have recently set up a Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center (CIC) that will work on addressing societal challenges around areas like agriculture and healthcare through digital innovation. The NITI Aayog Frontier Technologies Cloud Innovation Center is ..
Dalits continue to be marginalised sections of the society inspite of numerous measures for their upliftment. Discuss the constructive measures required to address the concerns of the community.
The decision of the Supreme Court to put riders on the various provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act led to huge protests by the community and after an appeal, the Supreme Court overturned its ..
Indian imposition of higher duties on 28 US products can be counterproductive to the Indian economic fabric. Comment.
The US has withdrawn the benefit of its duty-free market access for many Indian exports under the Generalized System of Preferences. The retaliatory move has come within two weeks of the US move. The Indian move is more symbolic than ..
What is significance of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) towards India's Eurasia Policy?
The primary themes which dominated the Shanghai Cooperation Organization�s Summit held at Bishkek this year were terrorism, regional cooperation and the future course of action for Afghanistan. SCO is mainly led by China and Russia in addition to the Central ..
Review the population policy of the Govt. of India giving the distinguishing features.
The NDA Government announced the Population Policy in February, 2000 based on the report of the Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. The policy includes various targets and aims with the goal to achieve stabilised population by the ..
One of the greatest early deeds of Mughals is that they brought the Persian Charbagh style to India. Discuss with giving examples of monuments in India which were built in Charbagh style.
Charbagh is a Persian-style garden layout, in which the main building is put at the centre of a quadrilateral garden, divided by walkways or flowing water into four smaller parts. Humayun’s tomb and Taj Mahal in India are the most ..
Explain Madden-Julian oscillations and its difference from El-Nino? Discuss its impact on Indian monsoon.
Madden-Julian Oscillation is a system of cloud, wind and rain which keeps moving around the globe. Difference from El-Nino: El-nino originates in western coast of South America (East Pacific) and impacts global climate especially Indian Ocean Maiden-Julian oscillation moves around ..
Discuss the need for setting up of social stock exchange in India. What are the key challenges in their effective implementation?
Social stock exchange (SSE) refers to a stock exchange platform, to enable funding for enterprises with social benefits. An expert panel constituted by the SEBI has recommended allowing non-profit organisations to directly list on Social Stock Exchanges (SSE). Need for ..