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One of the objectives of the government's FAME scheme is that the country's public transport should be 100 per cent electric. What are challenges to achieve this over-ambitious goal? Discuss.

FAME India scheme which aims for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of hybrid and Electric vehicles is an initiative of the current government which was introduced in 2015. It...

April 29, 2023

Tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections are two essential virtues in civil servants that are needed for India's balanced development. Discuss.

India is one of the fastest emerging nations with third fastest growing economy but still it has largest number of poor in world. A balanced development is needed...

April 29, 2023

"Dr. B R Ambedkar single handedly struggled for the upliftment of the dalits and the downtrodden low castes, giving them social equality, self respect and political empowerment."Critically analyze his role throwing light on the movements he led.

“I  like  the  religion  that  teaches  liberty,  equality  and  fraternity“-  thus  said  Dr. Ambedkar  who  lived  by  his  thought  in  letter  and  spirit  always  working  for  the upliftment ...

April 29, 2023

What do you understand by ethics? Explain the primary purpose of Ethics as a branch of philosophy.

Ethics, also known as moral philosophy, is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral values, principles, and judgments. It involves the study of what is...

April 28, 2023

Critically analyze the lack of development as backward linkage for Extremism in India.

Extremism refers to holding of extreme political or religious views. India is facing key challenges related to extremism and lack of development is one of the key cause...

April 28, 2023

While keeping basin of river Cauvery in focus, discus the impact of demography on cropping pattern, water use pattern and land use pattern.

River Cauvery also Known as Dakshina Ganga, is the lifeline of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The demographic changes have increased the pressure on the river. The increasing population...

April 28, 2023

Examine how the use of data in governance can play a crucial role to transform it. Discuss the associated challenges and remedial measures.

The importance of using data in making governance better and more efficient has been highlighted by NITI Aayog. Role of data in governance: Increases efficiency of tasks, as...

April 27, 2023

Briefly discuss about the coastal regulation guidelines in light of Mumbai’s coastal road project.

The coastal stretches of seas, bays, estuaries, creeks, rivers and back waters influenced by tidal action were declared “Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)” in 1991. India has created institutional...

April 27, 2023

The miracle arc of universe is long but it bends towards justice. Discuss the concerns related to the removal of judges in India and ways to reform it.

Judges and Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of India and the state High Courts can be removed from service�only through the process of impeachment under Article 124...

April 27, 2023

What could be the possible reasons of the slower-than-expected progress of the western branch of the Southwest monsoon in 2019?

After the delay in the arrival, monsoon is progressing northwards. But it is still bringing less than expected rainfall. There has been a deficient by 36% compared to what...

April 27, 2023

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