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What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India.

Q15. What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India. (250 Words) Approach: Introduction – Define environmental pressure groups and their importance in democracy. Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation –...

Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context of planned development in India. How far have the recent reforms impacted the fiscal federalism in India?

Q14. Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context of planned development in India. How far have the recent reforms impacted the fiscal federalism in India? (15 Marks,250 Words) Approach: Introduce with the shift in the fiscal...

Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.

Q13. Discuss the evolution of the collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.  (Answer in 250 words) Approach...

Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.

Q12. Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution....

Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the high functionaries and citizens alike…” In view of the above observation of the Supreme Court, explain the concept of constitutional morality and its application to ensure balance between judicial independence and judicial accountability in India.

Q11. “Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the high functionaries and citizens alike.” In view of the above observation of the Supreme Court, explain the concept of constitutional morality and its application to ensure...

With the waning of globalization, post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism. Elucidate.

Q10. “With the waning of globalization, the post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism.” Elucidate. (Answer in 150 words) Approach: Introduce the recent trend from globalisation to sovereign nationalism like the US-China trade war. In the man...

India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and long-term institutional partnerships. Elaborate.

Q9. India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and long-term institutional partnerships. Elaborate. (10 Marks 150 Words) Approach: Introduce with the evolving India-Africa digital partnership and African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy. In the man body write the How India-...

e-Governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine.

Q. No.7- e-Governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine. (10 marks, 150 words). Approach: Begin by introducing e-Governance in India and its objectives under NeGP (2006) and Digital India (2015). In the...

Women’s social capital complements in advancing empowerment and gender equity. Explain.

Q. No. 6- Women’s social capital complements in advancing empowerment and gender equity. Explain.  Approach: Introduce by highlighting what is social capital and its implications for women. Then highlight how social capital helps build empowerment and gender equity with examples....

The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel.” Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.

Q No. 5- The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel." Discuss his responsibilities, rights, and limitations in this regard.   Approach: Begin...