The Global Risks Report 2017 has identified income inequality as a result of the neo-liberal policies to be the top most threat to the world order. What are the ill-effects of inequality on societies? Discuss while highlighting the extent of inequality in India.

India is regarded as one of the most unequal country in the world with inequality levels growing at an alarmingly fast pace. The Global Risks Report also mentions that richest 1% of India owned nearly 60% of the country’s total ..

''The tomb of Aurangzeb's queen Rabia-ud-Durani by Aurangabad illustrates in apathetic manner the rapid deterioration of the Mughal architecture." Bring out the correctness of the above statement by discussing the architecture of the buildings.

The tomb of Aurangzeb’s queen Rabya-ud- Daurani at Aurangabad illustrates in apathetic manner the rapid deterioration of the Mughal architectural style. It was erected in 1679 and it is a frank imitation of the Taj Mahal at Agra, though on ..

In light of the prominent instances of drone attacks by both state and non-state actors, assess the challenges and capabilities of India in dealing with such security threats.

Drones are remotely controlled, unmanned aircraft that are able to move over a defined trajectory, and comparatively difficult to track and intercept using radars. Instances of drone attacks are rising by both state and non-state actors: Reports reveal 50-60 thousand ..

What are key recommendations of the insolvency law committee to deal with cross border insolvency?

The Insolvency Law Committee (ILC) was constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to recommend amendments to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code of India, 2016. Recommendations of the committee: The committee has recommended the adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law of ..

Elucidate the salient features of Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS). Discuss challenges in its implementation.

The Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS) is touted as a more robust and integrated system that is capable of addressing the gaps in the present system of border security by seamlessly integrating human resources, weapons, and high-tech surveillance equipment.  Features ..

What are different aspects of conscience? Differentiate between the intuitive and empirical conceptions of conscience.

Conscience can be defined as a person’s moral sense to determine a conduct as right or wrong. It acts as a guide to one’s behaviour. As per medieval philosophers there are two aspects of conscience viz. “conscientia” and “synderesis.” While ..

Was the national struggle for independence merely an expression of self-serving agenda of the Indian capitalist class? Discuss giving examples of suitable personalities and events related to Indian capitalist class.

The capitalist class chose to carefully tread in its support to the freedom struggle. It preferred to follow the constitutional path and try resolving disputes through negotiating table. So, they did not want to adopt the informal means of taking ..

The communist victory in 1949 was due as much to the shortcomings of the Kuomintang as it was to the leadership of Mao Zedong. How far would you agree with this assessment?

The Communist Revolution of China was a conflict that was led by the Communist Party of China and Chairman Mao Zedong. The revolution was the result of the declaration of the creation of the People’s Republic of China on October ..

‘Agriculture was always the basic weakness of the Soviet economy.’ Assess the validity to this view of the Soviet economy during the Stalin years

At the very beginning, the course of the Soviet economy was started with a series of five-year plans. Previously it was an agrarian economy and later shifted to an industrial economy by 1950. Soviet agriculture Agriculture in the Soviet Union ..

The Cultural revolution of 1966-9 was an attempt by Mao Zedong to protect his own power and position rather than a genuine battle of ideas."To what extent do you think this is a fair verdict on Mao's Cultural Revolution?

The Cultural Revolution of 1966-9 was indeed a deliberate attempt by Mao to protect his own power and position. This is evident from the fact that it was brought about in response to the huge public debate that was taking ..