There is a nuanced relationship between the News Ombudsman and the News Editor and an external ombudsman cannot balance it. Comment.

It is clear that an external ombudsman will not serve as an effective authority especially when there is an apparent polarisation of news. News ombudsman is required to be inherently liberal and carry no biases towards conservative views. These individuals ..

Why air links have shrunk in recent times from the north-eastern regions of India?

The new foundation stone for the first civilian airport in Arunachal Pradesh has been laid very recently. Meanwhile, several airline flight operators decided to suspend their operation in the adverse northeastern region. The flagship program of the government of India, ..

How India aims to guard teens from cyber bullying?

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has come out with a booklet titled “A Handbook for Students on Cyber Safety” to guard teen against becoming victims of cybercrime. Handbook on cyber safety for students: The booklet tries to address the ..

What are the exemptions under RTI Act? How do these exemptions impact the citizen's fundamental right to information?

Right to information act 2005 provides for timely disclosure of information by citizens from both central and State Public Authorities. The act seeks to empower citizens and promote accountability and transparency. The exemptions under RTI Act Section 24of the RTI ..

What are the proposed amendments to the Whistle Blowers Act? Do they defeat the very purpose of the legislation? Discuss critically.

The Whistle Blowers act 2011 provides for receiving and enquiring into public interest disclosures against corruption or misuse of power by public servant. Provisions of Whistle Blowers Amendment bill 2015: Bill prohibits reporting corruption related disclosures if the it falls ..

What do you understand by Climate Exiles? Discuss the types and current trends.

Climate exiles, also termed as environmental migrants are the people who are forced to migrate from their homes because of the abrupt and long-term impact of the local climates. It results in deterioration of well-being and disrupts the source of ..

Farm loan waiver is one of the most populist poll plank in India for political parties because they bring millions of votes to their kitty. However, the cost of such waivers is so huge that it forces the government to cut the social sector spending. Elucidate.

It has been a trend in the political parties of the poll bound states to announce farm loan waiver in their campaigns and has been attributed high significance to attract the masses. The parties of states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab ..

In India, the speaker contests election for a seat in parliament on a party ticket and yet is expected to conduct in a non-partisan manner. Has this paradox affected the credibility of speaker's office? Discuss while comparing office of speaker of India with similar offices in UK and United States.

There is a paradox in the office of speaker in India. A speaker in India, both in parliament (Lok Sabha) and state assemblies contests elections of MP or MLA on party ticket and then is elected as speaker by the ..

What is meant by the term 'North-South divide? What attempts have been made since 1980 to close the gap between North and South, and how successful have they been?

In 1950s many new states were created either by breakdown of European Empire or  newly independent countries emerged. These newly formed states were called as Third World. The First World consists of capitalist countries and the Second World consists communist ..

In recent years, production of fruits and vegetables has overtaken the food grain production in India. While highlighting its growth drivers, discuss the comparative advantage enjoyed by horticulture sector vis-à-vis food grains cultivation in the country.

Agriculture employs around 49 per cent of India’s population. However, agriculture has seen slow pace in recent times. In the year 2014-15 agriculture grew only at the rate of 1.1 per cent. When we compare Horticulture which includes fruits and ..