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“The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.” Discuss.

Office of Attorney-General is a constitutional body and is the highest law officer of the country. The Attorney-General has the right of audience in all courts within the...

May 5, 2023

In order to reduce damage and injury caused by earthquakes to the minimum possible, government has introduced the "Early Earthquake Warning and Security System (Onsite)". Explain how the system works.

India has witnessed frequent earthquakes over the last decade. While some of them were of high intensity and caused huge damage, others have warned about the future damage. In...

May 5, 2023

Critically discuss the relevance and merit in the Microsoft proposed "Digital Geneva Convention" to prevent cyberwarfare.

The Digital Geneva Convention is the proposed set of rules and regulations to form a uniform cyber code of conduct. Microsoft has proposed to set the same on...

May 5, 2023

"Kathakali is a distinct combination of Natya, Nritta and Nritya."Discuss.

Natya means drama, Nritta means ‘abstract dance’ and Nritya means ‘interpretative dance.’ Katahakali is a story-play. It involves elaborate dance depicting the stories of the victory of truth...

May 5, 2023

Five classical dances of India are considered to be the mystic manifestation of the metaphysical elements of nature. Elaborate.

The five classical dances of India are considered to be the mystic manifestation of the metaphysical elements of nature (Panchatatva) in the human body. These include Odissi (element...

May 5, 2023

What is Meta-ethics? How understanding of Meta-ethics is helpful for a public servant?

Meta-ethics is a branch of ethics that explores the nature of ethical thought and language. It addresses questions such as: What is the meaning of moral terms like...

May 4, 2023

India has come a long way in ensuring women’s rights to property and inheritance, however there is still much more that needs to be done. Discuss.

Inheritance land property rights or not just tools of economic empowerment but symbols of social standing in India. Long strides towards women’s rights: Indian Parliament’s law on gender...

May 4, 2023

What is Global Hunger Index? List the parameters of the Global Hunger Index.

The global hunger index is an annual report jointly published by Ireland’s Concern Worldwide and Germany’s Welthungerhilfe. The index maps hunger to ensure that the world achieves “Zero...

May 4, 2023

Even though the population has increased there has not been a similar increase in the number of elected representatives. How the strength of Lok Sabha is determined. Discuss why there has been a freeze.

The composition of the Lower House has remained more or less the same for four decades inspite of the fact that the population has increased tremendously. What is...

May 4, 2023

How the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Programme will aid in strengthening the skill development ecosystem?

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore for introducing a two-year fellowship programme called Mahatma Gandhi...

May 4, 2023

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