What are the pros and cons of using biogas to address India’s transportation needs? Suggest some ways to promote its adoption.

There has been an increased focus on biogas production all over the world owing to greater push for greener alternatives of fossil fuels. It is a renewable fuel that is produced by anaerobic digestion of organic waste, primarily consisting of ..

Examine the need of a new policy for the planning and management of cities in a sustainable manner.

According to the ministry of housing and urban affairs, urban areas account for 33% of Indian population, and 60% of Indian GDP. Both these figures all set to rise and thus the key challenges in urbanisation need to be addressed. ..

What are the findings of the Niti Aayog’s School Education Quality Index?

The think tank Niti Aayog has released the School Education Quality Index. The Index assesses States on the basis of learning outcomes, access, equity and infrastructure and facilities, using survey data, self-reported data from States and third-party verification. Findings of ..

Do you think the anti-defection law is faced with a serious challenge in the last 34 years as it is being grossly ignored? Comment.

The Constitution 10th Schedule usually referred to as the anti-defection law is faced with a grave challenge not seen in last 34 years. The challenge is merely political and not judicial as many legislators are completely ignoring it to change ..

Critically examine the role of Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet in Post-Jasmine Revolution phase.

Hint: The quartet managed the tortuous political negotiations for a consensus-based Constitution, which was essential for Tunisia during Jasmine Revolution of 2011; when Islam was imposed as the state religion and new limits were being defined on the freedom of ..

What are perovskite solar cells? Explain why these cells are more efficient that conventional silicon solar cells.

Calcium titanium oxide (CaTiO3) is also known as Perovskite. Perovskite solar cell is a type of solar cell that contains perovskite structure compounds i.e. those having the same structure as that of a perovskite mineral. The most commonly used perovskite mineral ..

Coal will continue to be India's chief source of power beyond 2047 because of the high "social costs of renewable". Explain the so called "Carbon Imperialism" in the light of this statement.

Carbon Imperialism is the new form of imperialism spreading across the globe. Imperialism is when a country selfishly harms another country and benefits out of it. Carbon imperialism in the modern era is how the western developed countries are forcing ..

“From both economic and environmental standpoints, cultivation of pulses make sense.” Explain.

Keeping  both environment and economic point of view .Main contributions of pulses to indian agricultural and economic development are as fallows. Pulses are rich in proteins and found to be main source of protein to vegetarian people of India.2. It ..

To what extent did Hitler bring about a political, economic and social revolution in Nazi Germany in the years 1933 to 1939?

With the introduction of the policy of forcible co-ordination (Gleichschaltung), German republic state was transformed into a totalitarian and fascist state. All political parties were banned and hence Germany became a one party state like the USSR and Italy. The ..

How far was the popularity of Nazi ideology responsible for the success of the Nazi Party in the elections of 1930 to 1932? (a) Explain why Hitler introduced the Enabling Law in March 1933.(b) 'Hitler's dictatorship was complete by August 1934 and it was achieved entirely by legal means.' Explain why you agree or disagree with this view.

The striking contrast between the Nazi party and the Weimer republic particularly impressed the people most. The Nazi party promised strong, decisive government and restoration of national pride. They promised to get Germany rid of real causes of trouble; Marxist, ..