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"There is a grey area which lies between actual sedition law and its implementation in India."Critically examine the statement giving your view against or in favour of section 124-A of Indian Penal code.

In the Ram Nandan vs. State (1958), the Allahabad High Court held section 124-A to be unconstitutional citing that the section restricts freedom of speech (Article 19), but...

March 22, 2023

How can India reap the benefits if granted a permanent seat to United Nation Security Council (UNSC)? Throw light on the reasons that are impeding India's permanent membership to UNSC.

India is the world’s largest democracy. It is fastest growing economy of the world. It is also the largest contributor to the world peace keeping force. It has...

March 22, 2023

How the Energy Management Centre (EMC) of Kerala has achieved a status of energy positive campus?

The Energy Management Centre (EMC), an autonomous institution under the Kerala government has achieved the status of energy-positive campus. The ‘Global Status Report 2017: Towards a zero-emission, efficient,...

March 22, 2023

The alarming level of stressed assets / bad loans needs urgent measures for speedy resolution. Towards this, it is argued that the recently passed Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2017 is too little and too late. Discuss while analyzing the necessity and objectives of this act.

The recently passed act provides wide range of powers to the Reserve Bank of India for dealing with the NPA (Non Performing Assets) in the banking system.  The...

March 22, 2023

Why the Bengal School of paintings is called the "Renaissance School "? Discuss the salient features of the Bengal School paintings.

In Bengal, a new group of nationalist artists gathered around Abinandranath Tagore. This new group of painters rejected the art of Raja Ravi Varma as imitative and westernized....

March 22, 2023

In view of the importance of Blue Economy to New India Vision 2030, delineate the distribution of key ocean minerals that can help India realize its potential.

Blue economy refers to the economic value & potential associated with oceans & ocean ecosystem. Importance to New India Vision 2030: Sustainable livelihood opportunities. E.g., Fishermen, Sea farers,...

March 21, 2023

Improving India’s Science & Engineering research capacity

According to a study by research publications, India is among the world’s top countries in terms of research output however the countries’ universities have fallen in case of...

March 21, 2023

The immediate and primary priority of Indian government is to target central aid for the poor. They must be included as change agents in the roadmap for clean energy. Explain.

The Indian government has recently committed to an uninterrupted power supply due to the use of renewable energy sources. The immediate priority for India should be the provision...

March 21, 2023

What are the main differences between the passage of a Constitution Amendment Bill and other Legislative Bills?

The main differences between the passage of a Constitution Amendment Bill and other Legislative Bills are: ​A Legislative Bill can be passed by a simple majority in both...

March 21, 2023

What can be the implications of the India-ASEAN FTA in services and investment for the Indian economy? Discuss while keeping Chinese response to growing Indian presence in the ASEAN.

The India-ASEAN FTA is a free trade area among India and the member countries of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) with an aim of expansion of the...

March 21, 2023

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