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Differentiate between raw material oriented industries and market-oriented industries with suitable examples.

Since all industries need raw materials, the distance from which they have to be obtained is an important consideration. If the amount of raw materials required is more...

January 9, 2023

Critically analyse the provisions of Personal Data Protection Bill which seeks to update the currently non-existent standards for privacy and consent.

Recently the Union Cabinet has approved the Personal Data Protection Bill which lays down a legal framework in the Indian context to preserve the sanctity of “consent” in...

January 9, 2023

Why Swachh Bharat Mission has failed to realise its objectives in true sense?

Swachh Bharat mission was a flagship programme of the government which aimed to make country open defecation free by 2019 as a tribute to the father of nation,...

January 9, 2023

Discuss the composition and functions of National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA).

The National Anti-Profiteering Authority is a five member committee which consists of: Chairman-he holds or has held a post equivalent in rank to a Secretary to the Government...

January 9, 2023

Why is it important for civil servants to have integrity? What can be the consequences if a civil servant doesn't act with integrity?

Integrity means honesty and existence of no gap between one’s thought, speech and action.  It is loyalty to rational principles. It is important for a civil servant to...

January 9, 2023

“The Bengal famine of 1943 was a result of several malign natural and man-made factors.” Discuss.

The Bengal famine of 1943 was indeed a result of multiple malign natural and man-made factors. The combination of these factors exacerbated the crisis, leading to widespread suffering...

January 9, 2023

While taking examples of "Bali Jatra" and "celebration of Ramayana", discuss India's historical and cultural ties with countries in Southeast and East Asia. [Context: 2017 marked 25th anniversary of establishment of the ASEAN-India Dialogue Partnership]

Indias historical and cultural ties with the southeast asean and east asia India is well-know for its world trading networks in early 200 BC. even dominating roman trading ...

January 9, 2023

The India as we see today is a result of centuries of migration. In this context, highlight the role of migration in shaping India’s socio-economic structure.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar has described “India as a nation is always on churn”. People in India have migrated from one place to another from time immemorial. One can...

January 8, 2023

There are many problems that have continued to exist in India even after 75 years of independence. However, history has testified India’s resilience and it has grown stronger as a nation. Comment.

The year 2022 marked the 75th year of independent democratic country and ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ was celebrated. In the time of growing global uncertainties, rising polarization and...

January 8, 2023

Examine the factors responsible for the location of sugar industry around the world.

Sugar industry is a highly weight losing industry. Therefore manufacturing has to be done quickly after the crop is harvested from the field. Due to these facts, sugar...

January 8, 2023

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