Page-32 of UPSC Questions

The problem of nutritional crisis is as big as the problem of hunger in India and has been a matter of long standing public threat. Discuss and suggest remedial measures.

The nutritional status in India is poor, as highlighted by NFHS-5. According to it, 67% of children and 57% of total women are anaemic, stunting stands at 35% and about 19% of children have issue of wasting. Nutritional status in ..

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Examine how the PMAY-G has been considerably successful and marked improvement over previous rural housing schemes in India.

The PMAY-G or Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Grameen is aimed to provide pucca-houses to every household in rural areas. So far, it has been very successful in achieving its aim and objectives. The scheme differs from its previous schemes ..

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The idea of population control legislation in India has become irrelevant in the light of demographic changes highlighted by the NFHS-5. Critically examine.

National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted in a representative sample of households throughout India by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The NFHS-5 highlights several demographic changes in India, such as: Lowering of total ..

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The NGT is a unique institution with a role going beyond mere adjudication and having a capacity to provide redressal for environmental exigencies. Analyze.

The NGT was established in 2010 with an aim to provide faster resolution of environmental disputes. The role of NGT is not limited to merely adjudication but extends beyond: It has the capacity to suo-moto take cognizance of any issue ..

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Examine the importance of cooperatives in India and discuss the role of the Ministry of cooperation to boost them.

Cooperative are formed by a group of people with an aim to improve their economic status and strengthen social status too. Significance of cooperatives in India: Employment generation. Ensuring women empowerment. Strengthening agriculture, improving production and productivity. Strengthening rural economy. ..

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Fair and speedy trial is as important as conviction of the guilty and acquittal of the innocent. In the light of this statement, discuss the reasons behind the large number of undertrials in India and measures taken to ameliorate the issues faced by them.

Judiciary in India faces issue of huge pendency of cases (about 37%). The increase in under trials in India is due to following reasons: High vacancy in judiciary, especially in lower judiciary. To maintain rule of law and notion of ..

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