Critically discuss the various arguments on the basis of which the Aadhaar project has been challenged for violating the right to privacy. To what extent do you agree with these views? Discuss.

Aadhaar is the largest biometric ID system in the world. The 12-digit unique ID number can be obtained by residents or passport holders of India, based on their biometric and demographic data. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) which ..

The rural-urban divide in India is stark when it comes to standards of living such as education, healthcare, sanitation and drinking water. To what extent, the anomaly in distribution of powers between centre and states is responsible for this? Analyze.

The rural-urban divide is a challenging scenario for India. The division of powers has led to fragmented approach towards rural development. 73rd Amendment The 73rd constitutional amendment gave a new vigor to the rural governance by ushering the democratic decentralisation. ..

Discuss the origin and development of the Aligarh Movement with special emphasis on the part played by Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan in promoting it.

This movement was launched by Syed Ahmad Khan, who was in the judicial service of the Company at the time of the rebellion of 1857 and stood loyal to the Government. After his retirement from service he appeared in the ..

What are the main shortcomings of using GDP as a measure of economic growth? Discuss while suggesting alternative measures for the same.

GDP is the annual value of goods and services produced. It is felt that GDP as a measure of economic growth has several shortcomings. For one, GDP does not measure the indicators that are ends like health, education, quality of ..

Despite increasing urbanisation in India, the caste-based discrimination has not been annihilated rather it has manifested in different ways. Discuss with examples.

Caste is a hierarchical system, where an individual is assigned a status at birth. This results in people being graded as ‘high’ and ‘low’. Urbanization has weakened the bonds of caste. Yet it is prevalent in urban areas in following ..

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has played an important role in tackling the issues faced by scheduled castes in India, but there is a need to strengthen it for the betterment of Scheduled Castes. Elaborate.

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) was established under Article 338 of the constitution. It earlier dealt with Scheduled Tribes too but after the 89th constitutional amendment, it has been relieved. Yet, it still looks after Anglo-Indians too. Need ..

Account for the spatial distribution of Livestock Ranching around the world.

Livestock Ranching is an advanced form of pastoral activity carried on in some of the grasslands and scrubs of the conti­nents recently opened to development. This activity is based on commercial rearing of live­stock at large farms called ranches. A ..

Are states in India competent to make laws on National Security along with Public law and Order? Discuss in the light of recently passed GCTOC and provisions of seventh schedule in the constitution of India.

Hint: State governments have power to make law on public order so long it does not relate to national security; Law related to national security are vested in hands of union government. Further, Union parliament has residual powers to make ..

How civil society, media and religious communities can play an active role in the ongoing war against terrorism? Discuss.

The war against terrorism cannot be a sole arena of the state and its associated agencies. It needs an effective cooperation from society, media and religious institutions to counter the threats of terrorism. Role of civil society in war against ..

2018-Mock-8: Case Study-3

What are the steps that would help in creating harmony amongst the staff and ensure smooth work flow? The victim of ego clashes between individuals in an organisation is the stability and the well being of the organisation itself. Being ..