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What are the findings about India's economic progress in the World Inequality Report 2018? Discuss the reasons for the high and persistent income inequality in the country.

 The world inequality report of 2018 revealed that the top 1% of the income earners in India received 22% of the total income. Analysing the previous reports, we...

November 12, 2023

The Indian Diaspora present in Gulf countries is an asset for India, however there are multiple challenges associated with it. Discuss.

The gulf countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, etc are important to India from 2 aspects. Energy security Remittances & Diaspora Advantages: Soft power...

November 11, 2023

There are several issues that are plaguing the crop procurement process in India. Discuss the measures to strengthen crop procurement in India.

Under provisions of the National Food Security Act and Public Distribution System, the government of India procures most of the agricultural produce in the country at various support...

November 11, 2023

IMF suggestions to revive India’s economy

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) , India is currently in the midst of an economic slowdown and requires to take urgent steps to address the problem....

November 11, 2023

Enumerating the key objectives of the Foreign Contribution Act, discuss why the recent amendments in the act are seen as a matter of great concern for the development sector in India.

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act implemented by MHA aims to regulate foreign investments into the country and ensure their use is in lines with public welfare. Objectives of FCRA:...

November 10, 2023

Is the competition among neighboring states for attracting more investments and funds is within the spirit of competitive federalism? Discuss while taking examples of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Yes. The competitive federalism is rapidly taking root as states move swiftly to showcase themselves as ideal investment destinations. When states or regions compete with each other to...

November 10, 2023

MUDRA NPA Issues

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) launched in 2015 with the aim to ease credit flow to non-corporate, non-farm small/ micro enterprises by providing small sized loans (unto...

November 9, 2023

There is an utmost need for an appropriate institutional design, incentives and market infrastructure to integrate digital technologies with agri-value chains. Comment.

It is important to discuss why Agri-tech start-ups have received considerable attention of the technology developers, investors and agribusiness firms. As per Nasscom, they witnessed a growth rate...

November 9, 2023

"Witnesses are the eyes and ears of the justice system and failure of the state to protect the state fails to uphold the national motto – Satyamev Jayate."Critically examine the feasibility and issues towards a separate witness protection law in India.

In any case Witnesses are the eyes and ears of the justice as they play a very important role in ensuring an effective investigation of criminal proceedings. Therefore protecting...

November 9, 2023

Explain why the League of Nations was hailed as a success during the 1920s but was considered a failure by 1936.

The league had two main aims. First, collective security, the members of the league will act together if one state attacked another. Second, to encourage international cooperation in...

November 9, 2023

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