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To what extent, Right to Information has been able to enable the transition of country from the secrecy regime of the colonial era to a more modern and democratic transparency regime of today. Examine Critically.

Hint: RTI Act of 2005 transformed India into a transparent and accountable system from culture of secrecy imposed due to Official Secrets Act 1923. Howver, there are certain...

January 7, 2023

What are the steps taken by India to counter climate change?

India has always advocated the principle of the common burden, differential responsibility according to the respective capability to counter climate change. India has undertaken ambitious mitigation and adaptation...

January 7, 2023

While elucidating the Seven Directives by Supreme Court (2006), critically examine why these directives have not been complied with in letter and spirit by any state in the country?

Supreme court in 2006 laid down seven directives to reform the police orgainsation across States and Union territories. The directives were as follows a)Constitute a State Security Commission...

January 7, 2023

India has surpassed Britain to become the 6th largest economy of the World ? Compare the fundamentals and strength of the economic system of both countries and list down India's advantages and disadvantages vis a vis Britain.

Indian becomes world’s sixth largest economy since the rapid growth of economy in the last 25 years. After exit from European Union Britain currency and economy struggled. Indian...

January 7, 2023

The use of drones for attack and illegal purposes has increased rapidly in past few years by both state and non-state actors. In the light of such security threats, discuss the challenges and capabilities of India to deal with them.

The drones have come to redefine the nature of warfare in recent times. Their use is increasing rapidly by both state and non-state actors. Use by State actor:...

January 6, 2023

Studies have recently discovered the presence of Zearalenone in Indian cereals. What could be the possible health repercussions of the same?

Zearalenone is a known fungal toxin which is found in cereals like wheat, maize and barley. In a study conducted by Journal of Food Science, the toxin was...

January 6, 2023

Examine the geopolitical dimensions of the State-sponsored hacking / cyber attacks and their implications for Geopolitics.

In one of the shocking developments of the decade, there has been a constant rise in the cases of cyber hacking that are backed by nation-States. Their targets...

January 6, 2023

How dedication to public service can improve the efficiency and effectiveness in public service?

Dedication means quality of involving oneself completely or applying one’s attention, time to a particular activity, cause or a person. Dedication in public service is required as civil...

January 6, 2023

While highlighting the need to regulate the private detectives, mention the provisions of proposed Private Detective Agencies (Regulation) Bill.

Economic growth and development have led to the establishment of a large number of private detective agencies.Their services are used by business establishments  for gathering information and intelligence,...

January 6, 2023

Discuss the factors that contributed to the growth of trade union movement in India during the first quarter of 20th century. Do you agree with the view that the unprecedented growth of Indian industry during First World War resulted in rise of wages – thus contributing more power to trade union movement?

Trade unions are organizations of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of workers through collective action.  The trade union movement developed in India as a response...

January 6, 2023

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