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With reference to children's learning outcomes, how the ASER survey and National Achievement Survey (NAS) are different from each other? Critically comment on the quality of education in the light of these survey findings.

ASER survey and National Achievement Survey (NAS) are two sources of primary data on learning outcomes of Indian children. However, these two surveys are different from each other...

November 27, 2023

‘To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs the identification of the beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with anticipated outcomes.” Examine the statement in the context of the WASH scheme.

‘Water, sanitation, and hygiene” (WASH) scheme is the key public health essential within international development which is the focus of Sustainable Development Goal 6, which intended to provide...

November 24, 2023

What is the KPME (Amendment) Bill and why are private doctors in Karnataka up in arms against it?

The Karnataka Private Medical Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2017, is a recent piece of amendment which has been made to the existing KPME Bill, which intends to bring all...

November 24, 2023

What provisions have been made in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 to create an inclusive work environment? Keep your answer limited to provisions regarding private sector in the law.

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 just completed its first year. The Act has a great significance to it as it included the Private employers within...

November 23, 2023

Discuss the potential of progress in genomics and bioinformatics towards better healthcare in India.

Bioinformatics and genomics are rapidly grown in the field of bio-medical research It is likely to transform our biomedical understanding forever. setting up the trend of using Information...

November 21, 2023

What is an orphan drug? How the absence of regulations for Orphan Drugs in India acting as a gaping lacuna in the health-care services?

Orphan drug is a medicinal products which is intended for diagnosis, prevention or treatment of life threatening serious diseases or disorder. This drug are called “orphan” because under...

November 19, 2023

Discuss the implications of Supreme Court mandate to exclude the telecom consumers and services from the purview of Consumer Protection Act. Include the views of parliamentary Standing Committee on IT on this matter in your answer.

The Supreme Court in its judgement of the case, General Manager, Telecom v. M. Krishnan, 2009 observed that, the Section 7-B of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 addresses...

November 17, 2023

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

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

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

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