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Why AFSPA has been imposed in J&K and North East but not in LWE affected Areas? Explain.

AFSPA provides armed forces with Special powers to deal with disturbed areas. AFSPA is in force in north east and Jammu Kashmir where India is facing the security...

March 8, 2023

Critically analyse the impact of too high and too low oil prices on Indian economy.|

Energy forms backbone of Indian economy thus India’s energy needs are set to grow 4.2% per year till 2035. Oil and gas forms an important part of India’s...

March 8, 2023

Do you think airlines can be run professionally under government control just as private airlines? Examine.

In India in the early phase of commercial aviation, airlines were state-owned and profits were not the list of priorities behind the commercial operations. After the liberalization of...

March 8, 2023

Explain why there was such a powerful anti-communist movement in the USA in the years following the Second World War. How important was Senator Joseph McCarthy’s role in the movement

Anti-communism is a political movement that was originated to oppose communism. It was a significant movement against communism p[ropounded by the communist parties throughout history. Movement in the...

March 8, 2023

Mention the distinctive features of Dravida style and discuss how it developed under the Pallavas and Cholas describing the architecture of one temple of each dynasty.

South India carried on the classical tradition of Dravida style as transmitted by the Pallava dynasty of rulers to the Cholas of Gangaikonda Cholapuramand the Pandyas of Madurai....

March 8, 2023

The topography of the Western Ghats along with the political patronage suited to the development of Buddhist Caves in many of the hills, ravines and cliffs of the Sahayadris."Discuss giving salient examples.

The topography of the Western Ghats along with the political patronage suited to the development of Buddhist Caves in many of the hills, ravines and cliffs of the...

March 8, 2023

What is strategic importance of Khardung La Pass in Leh?

Khardung La is a mountain pass located in the Leh district in the union territory of Ladakh . It is situated north of Leh and provides a gateway...

March 7, 2023

Corporate Governance : Role of Independent Director

The role of the independent director has seen a paradigm shift with the change in respect to governance of Indian businesses. It can be attributed to the increased...

March 7, 2023

The number of women in labour force is reducing day by day. Enumerate the reasons behind the reducing dropout rate.

Female participation in Labour force is the predictive of the extent of the national growth. It is a national tragedy that women unable to find work are dropping...

March 7, 2023

What are the reasons behind APEC not accepting India as its member? How can India's admission in APEC play a formative role in development of member economies? Discuss.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim member economies that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. It was established in 1989 in response to the growing interdependence of Asia-Pacific economies and...

March 7, 2023

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