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Do you think the water related challenges which India is bound to face in the future can be checked by a Pact between the Centre and the States?

The recent water crisis in Chennai should act as an alarm for the entire country. Water-related crimes are already being reported even in parts of Madhya Pradesh. Among...

April 2, 2023

Outline the salient features of India’s nuclear policy and explain the reasons for India’s refusal to sign the C.T.B.T.

In August 1999, India declared its nuclear policy which follows ‘no first use’ doctrine and assures that only in case of any nuclear attack, the nuclear weapons will...

April 2, 2023

Dangers of untreated sludge to Ganga

A study done by the centre of science and environment iterates the need on why the government must go far ahead than just constructing toilets to ensure sanitation...

April 2, 2023

What is Academic inflation?

Academic inflation is defined as a mixed situation wherein on one hand, having a degree becomes a mandatory requirement for more jobs while, at the same time, becomes...

April 2, 2023

“Both Gandhi and Ambedkar strove for the improvement of the cause of depressed classes. However, both had fundamental differences on different political and social issues.” Elucidate.

Both were great social reformers and political leaders and had a wide vision for the betterment of the depressed classes. However, both differed on political and social issues....

April 2, 2023

Delineate the relationship between social mobility and equality. Highlight the impediments in ensuring it.

Social mobility refers to the ability of people to improve their social status assigned to them at birth through their conduct and achievements in life. E.g. A poor...

April 1, 2023

Characterise the LGBTQ+ movement along with recent supreme court rulings related to this matter in India.

Google has celebrated the 50 years of LGBTQ+ movement with a doodle. The doodle slideshow takes the viewer through five decades of Pride history starting from 1969 to...

April 1, 2023

What significance does the swearing-in ceremony carry for the BIMSTEC?

Leaders from BIMSTEC will be attending the swearing-in ceremony of PM Modi. Leaders from Mauritius, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyz Republic, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan a Thailand will join for...

April 1, 2023

How the Early Warning Dissemination System (EWDS) in Odisha can aid in averting the harmful impacts of the cyclones?

Odisha being the coastal state is prone to cyclones that cause huge loss of life and property. The Odisha government has launched the Early Warning Dissemination System which is...

April 1, 2023

Explain how DNA Profiling has revolutionized criminal investigations.

The technique of determining an individual’s DNA characteristics is called DNA profiling. Nowadays, it is the most commonly used in criminal investigations. It helps in resolving disputes related...

April 1, 2023

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