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A fast-growing economy is able to generate surpluses which are needed for job creation and sustenance of social safety nets. Comment.

The numbers which depict our national income are in contrast to growth. The primary aim of the new government should be to spur the economic growth as it...

September 4, 2023

Critically examine the importance of the Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath as a representative of the Buddhist Stupas?

Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath is one of the prominent Buddhist structures in India. Dhamekh Stupa was constructed by the great Mauryan king, Ashoka. The Dhamekh Stupa is cylindrical...

September 4, 2023

What changes were brought in by the Sungas in the Maurya sculpture? Discuss.

Shunga period marked the beginning of sculptural idiom in the Indian sculpture wherein the physical forms were becoming more realistic, refined and expressive. The sculptors started mastering the...

September 4, 2023

Punjab is faced with a sharp decline in the groundwater. What in your opinion can prevent the state from further depletion of the precious resource which has already become a source of concern for the country?

Punjab is faced with a depletion in groundwater. Recent reports have suggested that if the current rate of exploitation is not checked the state will be pushed to...

September 4, 2023

“The rise of nationalism in the 20th century led to both liberation and oppression.” Evaluate this statement with examples from different regions of the world.

The rise of nationalism in the 20th century played a dual role, acting as both a force for liberation and a cause of oppression, impacting various regions around...

September 3, 2023

To what extent media narratives shape public perception of internal security issues in India? Discuss critically what implications does this have for policymaking. 

Media narratives play an important role in shaping public perception of internal security issues in India, significantly influencing both public opinion and policy-making. The portrayal of events, choice...

September 3, 2023

What is the R21/Matrix-M vaccine? How does it compare to the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine that was approved by WHO in 2021?

R21/Matrix-M is a vaccine against malaria, developed by the University of Oxford in the UK. The vaccine showed an efficacy of 77% in phase 1 and phase 2...

September 3, 2023

India Is Slowly Rising Up The HDI Ladder

The United Nations Development Programme has released the annual HDI report and India has picked up the pace. What is HDI? The Human Development Index is a list...

September 3, 2023

Kaleshwaram Multipurpose Lift Irrigation Project is the world�s largest irrigation and drinking water system. This has been possible because Telangana is located around 300-650 m above MSL. Comment.

The Kaleshwaram Project has been built for drinking and irrigation to nearly 45 lakh acres in about 31 districts of Telangana. The expected cost of the projects is...

September 3, 2023

"Many challenges of South Asia can be addressed through "SAARC-minus-one". Discuss.|

SAARC was established with objectives of the welfare of the peoples of South Asia and to provide a boost to economic growth. However, the prime challenge for SAARC...

September 3, 2023

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