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Guidelines against destruction during protests

The Supreme Court expressed it displeasure over rioting and destruction of public property happening in the country recently. Despite of having a law, such incidents are common during...

February 24, 2023

Hydrogen Cell Technology & Its Significance

The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) use hydrogen as source of fuel and an oxidant to create electricity via an electrochemical process. It can be understood as...

February 24, 2023

Are you of the view that the workforce of India is masculinizing gradually?

It has been gradually seen that fewer women are entering the work-force and ones which are working have to spend long hours without getting adequate pay. Only 9...

February 24, 2023

What are the steps taken by the government to integrate Ayurveda, Yoga, Homeopathy systems with Modern Medicine?

The Ministry of Ayush has undertaken following steps to integrate Ayurveda, Yoga, Homeopathy systems with Modern Medicine to increase their acceptability as scientific and reliable alternative system of...

February 24, 2023

Why Delhi conducted ground survey on measles?

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Measles has been an important cause of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine....

February 24, 2023

What are the reasons behind the increasing number of C-section deliveries?

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) had undertaken a study to examine the viability of the private sector as a partner in providing health services. In the...

February 24, 2023

Explain why it took the Nationalists (Kuomintang) so long to establish their authority over China after the revolution of 1911.

The Kuomintang (KMT) is a major political party in Taiwan which is often referred to as the Chinese Nationalist Party. After the Xinhai Revolution of 1911, the KMT...

February 24, 2023

Explain why the collapse of the USSR was followed by serious economic and political problems.

In the late 20th century, the internal disintegration within the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) took place. Factors: Many factors played crucial roles in the demise of...

February 24, 2023

'Half a century of disaster for the people of North Korea'. How far would you agree with this verdict on Kim ll-sung's period of rule in North Korea?

Kim II-sung came to power only with complete support of USSR and China. He continued a rule of total 40 years. He quickly removed all the political oppositions,...

February 24, 2023

Partnerships with leading global institutions can ensure our ideas and implementation strategies are globally relevant. Comment.

India’s strength in science and technology is renowned with our bold process in space and nuclear energy programs. Several departments under the Ministry of Science and Technology, take...

February 23, 2023

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