In context of the Godhra riots, 2002, discuss the findings of the Nanavati Commission, which has been recently tabled in the Gujarat Assembly.

The Nanavati commission had been appointed to probe burning of the Sabarmati Express in 2002 and later also included the riots which took place in the state.  About the Nanavati Commission –  It was set up in 2002 after the ..

Why do you think is there any opposition to Hindi teaching which had been crystallized into a policy into an official document in 1968?

The draft of the New Education Policy 2019 states that teaching of Hindi will be made compulsory in states where it is not spoken. This was a part of the three-language formula of the Central government. The latter was vehemently ..

What are the terms of reference of the working group constituted to for the revision of the current series of Wholesale Price Index?

The government has constituted a Working Group under the member of Niti Aayog Prof. Ramesh Chand for the revision of the current series of Wholesale Price Index (Base 2011-12). Terms of Reference of the Working Group To suggest the most ..

In recent years, the problem of call drops in the country has deteriorated. Consumers complain that even after paying for a service, why they should be denied of reasonable call quality? Discuss the reasons and suggest policy solution in this direction.

Hint: Call Drop represents the service provider’s inability to maintain a call once it has been correctly established. The problem generally arises due to capacity constraints and overload of antennas; shortage in number of towers; fiber optic cable cuts problem; ..

Compare the social and political impacts of fifth and sixth schedule of Constitution under which tribal areas of India are governed. Why there have been demands to move some fifth schedule areas to sixth schedule? Discuss Critically.

The fifth schedule of the constitution of India contains the provision related to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes. The sixth schedule of the constitution of India contains the provisions related to the administration of tribal ..

How India has utilized its soft power to achieve its foreign policy goals over the last few years? Discuss with suitable examples.

Soft power is the ability to attract and co-opt, rather than by coercion, which is using force or giving money as a means of persuasion. Soft power is the ability to shape the preferences of others through appeal and attraction. ..

Discuss the steps taken by current NDA Government to reorient the work culture of bureaucrats and ministers. To what extent, the steps taken so far have been able to change the complexion of relationship between bureaucracy, political executive and citizens of the country? Critically analyse.

Sardar Patel had called the civil service as iron frame of India. But it is said that in 21st century the iron frame is rusted. And there were frequent calls to reorient the work culture of the bureaucrats and executives. ..

What are the main functions of the Chief Secretary? What are recent arguments against the post of Chief Secretary? Is this office now obsolete?

The post of Chief Secretary is the senior-most position held in the civil services of the states and union territories of India. The chief secretary discharges vital functions which Include: Adviser to the CM: Chief- Secretary acts as an advisor ..

Explain the function and mandate and key issues in effective functioning of National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Lack of interstate coordination and the international linkages to the terrorist groups was posing a challenge for India in fight against terrorism. Therefore there was a need of strong, empowered federal investigating agency with all India Jurisdiction. To cater to ..

Rooftop solar provides provides a good alternative source of electricity to that provided by the grid, however, it is not being adopted widely in India. Highlight the reasons underlying.

Rooftop solar cells can be installed on the roofs of buildings. Out of the target of 100 GW of solar power by 2022, 40 GW is planned to come from rooftop solar installations. Rooftop solar provides an option of an ..