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Enumerate types of clean coal technologies and the challenges associated with their adoption.

The clean coal technologies minimize the harmful effluents from coal burning like carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, heavy metals and make it comparatively less polluting for the environment. Types...

January 25, 2023

Examine the factors responsible for the location of Jute industry around the World.

Jute fibre is one of the cheapest and coarsest, and its main use is as a packaging material for agricultural and industrial products.  Important products of jute are...

January 25, 2023

How India can ensure the outcomes of Swacch Bharat Mission remain sustainable?

Cleanliness and sanitation were central to Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of free India. The vision has been pursued by the governments in free India have pursued zealously along with...

January 25, 2023

Outline the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in unifying the India in post independence period.

Sardar Patel’s foresight and tactful navigation during the most turbulent period in post-Independence was a key determinant in building modern India. Sardar Patel rose to the occasion when...

January 25, 2023

There are times in our professional life when we come under temptation and coercion, which might risk us to compromise our ethical commitments.(a)The public servants are vulnerable to what kind of temptations and coercion? (b)As a future civil servant, how do you prepare yourself against such temptation and coercion?

Public servants enjoy immense powers and responsibility. Right from lower levels to higher level each individual has some discretionary power. For instance a bank manager of government bank...

January 25, 2023

Discuss the key roles and responsibilities of MUDRA Bank throwing light on three-pronged classification of the borrowers. Do you see any conflict in its roles versus responsibilities. Discuss?

Model Answer: Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency’s aim is to finance the Non – Corporate Small Business Sector (NCSBS), thus encouraging entrepreneurs and small business units. Categorized...

January 25, 2023

Discuss the salient features of the town planning in Indus Valley Civilization.

There was a sophisticated concept of town planning in the Indus Valley Civilization. From excavations we get to to know that there was flourishing urban architecture. Some of...

January 25, 2023

How start-up India is different from Stand up India? Discuss the salient features of these initiatives.

Start-up India and Stand-up India are both initiatives by the government to usher in entrepreneurship. Start up “Stand Up India Scheme” is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and...

January 25, 2023

What are Peri-urban areas? Highlight the problems of Peri-urban areas in India and also suggest corrective measures.

Peri-urban areas refer to the area near by a urban town, which is in fast developing stage, or has developed due to agglomeration economy. Problems of Peri urban...

January 24, 2023

The 103rd constitutional amendment act has been hailed as an important step towards meeting the objectives of social justice in India. Critically examine its relevance.

Equality is the cornerstone and basic feature of the constitution of India. Article 14 of the constitution embodies both formal and substantive equality. According to article 14, every...

January 24, 2023

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