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How is Indian government going to fix the issues which are stippling its Indian Airline industry?

The Civil Aviation Ministry has recognised the fact that the domestic carriers need to be given a level playing field. After the Jet Airways was grounded there were...

September 7, 2023

What are the hurdles faced by the Finance Ministers of India in keeping the fiscal deficit below 3-4 percent of the GDP? Suggest steps to lower the fiscal deficit.

The difference between total revenue and total expenditure of the government is termed as fiscal deficit. The last half of the 90s has indicated higher fiscal deficit and...

September 7, 2023

Describe critically the architecture and sculpture of the Dasavatara temple at Deogarh.

A transition to a new style had begun towards the end of the Gupta period in around 500 A.D. and it can be seen in the Dasavatara temple...

September 7, 2023

What are the advantages and limitations of Li-FI over Wi-Fi? While throwing light on its functioning, discuss the main challenges in conversion of existing devices into Li-Fi enabled ones.

Li-Fi uses LEDs and ‘visible’ light to transmit data wirelessly as an alternative to short-range radio. It does not require any special LED bulbs but only standard LED...

September 7, 2023

"No one can deny the role played by ICHR in the historical research however, in recent times, it has been making news for wrong as well as right reasons."Throw Light.

Hint: The ICHR brings put a journal “Indian Historical Review” biannually, which features in Thomson Reuters list. ICHR started making rounds in Mainstream media due to abolition of...

September 7, 2023

There is an urgent need to protect forest rights in India right now. Enumerate some of the steps that should be taken to protect Forest rights.

The forest rights guaranteed under the Scheduled Tribe and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 needs to be protected. The following interventions can ensure...

September 7, 2023

Enumerate the key highlights of the “Delhi declaration on countering the use of new and emerging technologies for service purposes”.

India is currently chairing the United Nations Security Council. The UN Counter Terrorism Committee Was attended by 30 presented tips of the 15 UN security council members. All...

September 6, 2023

It has been observed on many occasions that the Right to freedom of religion often clashes with the right to equality and individual dignity. Discuss in the light of constitutional provisions and recent judicial pronouncements.

Individual dignity is one of the founding principles of our Constitution, finding mention in its preamble. That apart, certain constitutional provision ensures individual dignity: Article 14: equality of...

September 6, 2023

Has Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Failed To Tackle The Problem?

Concerns have been raised regarding the effectiveness of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. Problems like the lengthy documentation process and many exclusions hampering its universal nature are...

September 6, 2023

Why the Model Tenancy Act is criticized for not addressing the crisis of housing sector?

A draft of the Model Tenancy Act 2019 was released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The model act which covers residential and non-residential properties aims...

September 6, 2023

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