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In its dealing with China and US do you think India is positioning itself as a swing state?

It was only 2 weeks before the Indian PM met the Chinese Premier to chart out a new phase of cooperation at Bishkek, many senior officials of India,...

May 11, 2023

With suitable examples, explain the upstream and downstream requirements of processed and packed food industry.

The processed and packaged food Industry requires a robust support of upstream and downstream requirements. Upstream requirements refer to the raw materials, machinery and equipments the industry requires...

May 11, 2023

"Surface Irrigation is often associated with several issues undermining productivity and environmental sustainability."Explain.

Surface irrigation is a simple and effective method of irrigation but it should be used under correct management practices only. The key issues created by unwise practice of...

May 11, 2023

Elucidate meteorological factors that influence urban outdoor air pollution? Throw light on some of the technological and non-technological solution to urban outdoor pollution.

The meteorological factors that influence the urban outdoor pollution are: daily level of precipitation, wind speed, relative humidity, air temperature, and air pollutants (ozone, sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide,...

May 11, 2023

Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often encourages shortsightedness and contributes to wide disparities between the rich and the poor. In this light, would it be correct to believe and adopt capitalism driving inclusive growth in India? Discuss. [UPSC-2014]

Communism has proved an unprecedented failure as far as economic policies are being considered. India, with its unique mix of capitalism and socialism, failed to prop up its...

May 11, 2023

In recent years, there has been a spurt in the use of robots in manufacturing. Analyze the implications of such trends on jobs and employments.

In the era of competition, manufacturing is becoming more and more automated. Though there are apprehensions that automation will lead to fewer employment opportunities, however, that may not...

May 11, 2023

Assess the evidence for and against the view that the European Economic Community became stronger after its enlargement in 1973.

On January 1973, Britain, Eire and Denmark joined European Economic Community. Members in EEC increased from six to nine. The evidence for and against the view that EEC...

May 11, 2023

Why is the Global Hunger Index (GHI) being criticized? What can be done to address this issue?

The global hunger index is a method for evaluating and tracking global, regional and national hunger. India has ranked poor in the global hunger index 2022 with the...

May 10, 2023

The public intent data can transform public sector by harnessing the power of data for development. In this context, highlight its importance and the challenges associated with its wide scale use.

The Public intent data refers to the data collected with the intent of serving the public good by gauging public opinion on wide ranging issues to make informed...

May 10, 2023

The restriction on states’ operational freedom to function within their jurisdiction has resulted in lack of a conducive environment to promote cooperate federalism. Elucidate.

The Constitution provides for inter-state councils which serve as a platform for consultation as well as serve the foundation for cooperative federalism between centre and states. The 14th...

May 10, 2023

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