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Keeping in view the poor performance of India in the World Press Freedom Index (WPFI), elucidate the importance of media for a democracy. Also, identify the issues affecting media in contemporary times and suggest measures to address them.

India’s dismal performance in WPFI is a cause of concern. Media is regarded as the fourth pillar of...

📅 February 2, 2023

Highlighting the geographical and economic importance of the Hindukush-Himalayan region, outline the changes in the critical geographical features and the consequence it will have.

The Hindukush-Himalayan region consists of the central Asian and south Asian alpine regions. It plays a very important...

📅 February 2, 2023

Internet as Basic Human Right

Internet shutdowns are used worldwide when there is civil unrest to block the flow of information about government...

📅 February 2, 2023

What are coral reefs? What is their significance? Explain in detail the threats faced by them.

Corals are animals in the same class as jellyfish and anemones. They consist of individual polyps that get...

📅 February 2, 2023

What is the scheme about pension to informal workers?

The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan is a pension scheme for informal workers which was announced in the...

📅 February 2, 2023

The revolt of 1857 was more spontaneous than planned. Do you agree with this statement? Justify.

There are certain evidences which indicate that the 1857 was planned. These included: Use / distribution of chapattis...

📅 February 2, 2023

How the abrupt withdrawal of Non-cooperation movement shaped further the socioeconomic and political processes in India? Explain while limiting yourself to events before launch of Civil Disobedience Movement.

The decision to withdraw the movement drew criticism from many national leaders. Many felt that the movement, which...

📅 February 2, 2023

How the alarming level of Non-performing Assets in the banks can derail India's renewable energy ambitions? Discuss while also explaining the high social costs in promotion of green energy.

India has an ambitious target of 175 GW renewable power by 2022. However, finance is the major hurdle...

📅 February 2, 2023

Despite being one of the largest coal producers, India depends on imports to meet its demands. Critically examine the issues which domestic coal industry is facing.

India is one of biggest coal producer in the world. However, since the domestic demand is greater than...

📅 February 2, 2023

Explain how Korea came to be divided into two separate states during the period 1945-53?

The feud between the rulers of North and South Korea existed from a very long time. After the...

📅 February 2, 2023

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