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What do you mean by Geographical Indication (GI)? What is its importance to the country? Briefly discuss some of the initiates taken by GoI to promote IPR in the country.
What do you meant by clean fuels? What are the various steps taken by Government of India to promote clean fuels? Describe with especially emphasis on transportation sector.
Recently India’s exclusive rights to explore poly metallic nodules from seabed in central Indian Ocean basin have been extended by five years. In this regard explain the importance of poly metallic nodules exploration for India. Also explain /discuss India’s strategy regarding the same.
Given the vulnerabilities of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, government of India had launched Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Discuss the features and achievements of the scheme. 200 words
In the contemporary scenario of rising water scarcity and water pollution, discuss the need for water conservation strategies and bring out the focus area of Indian Railway Water Policy 2017.
“Sports are important not only for physical well being but also for overall development of an Individual”. Discuss. Also describe the various deficiencies which comprehensive sport policy seeks to address in the country’s sports development system.
“Although Indian railway is considered as the lifeline and most visible symbol of dynamic delivery in our country, but in recent past it has suffered from a serious dent in its image/ working”. Elucidate the statement and also suggest some remedial measures to improve railway sector.
As per National Family Health Survey Report – Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has been declined from 57 in 2005-06 to 41 in 2015-16. Still, it is a major concern with regard to India’s development scenario. Discuss the causes behind such high IMR, and also explain some of the steps being taken by the government to further combat infant mortality and increase vaccine coverage under the NHM.
Examine the main provisions of National Water Policy, 2012 and throw light on status of its implementation.
In the contemporary scenario of climate change, there has been intensification of world cooperation in the field of disaster management in order to minimize the risk it faces due to increased frequency of natural calamities. In this background, discuss some of Indian investments in developing international collaboration practices. Also explain what else should be done to strengthen our disaster management policy/ plan/infrastructure. 200 words
Beekeeping has been recognized as one of the important inputs for sustainable development of agricultural/ horticulture. In this context explain the important of beekeeping and explain the role of TRIFED in the Apiculture development.
Why PPP model of infrastructure development in India has suffered from poor outcomes? Discuss the main drawbacks of PPP model in India?
What do you mean by Precocious and Cleavage India? Chart out the desirable vision for India that is democratic, poor and unequal.
Examine the main provisions of National Policy For Farmers, 2007 and throw light on status of its implementation in context of government’s aim to double the income of farmers by 2022.
“JAM trinity implementation is considered as nothing short of a social revolution”. Discuss the statement and also explain how its vision of 1 billion – 1 billion- 1 billion will make India a part of the financial and digital mainstream.
Child labour is one of the worst social evils that hamper physical, mental and moral development of child. Discuss and suggest some measures to counter the menace and also bring out salient features of Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016.
Given the minor forest produce as major source of lively-hood for tribals, discuss the meaning of minor forest produce. What is its importance in tribal welfare /development? Also bring out GoI’s initiatives for socio-economic development of tribal population in India.
In the 21st century knowledge era, Intellectual Property rights (IPRs) assume significance and huge potential for growth and development of Knowledge economies like India. Discuss and bring out the various objectives of National IPR Policy, 2016.
“Political democracy is just the foundation of democratic governance while the ultimate purpose of democratic governance is social democracy”. Discuss the statement in light of ongoing debate on electoral reforms in India.
Since the Globalization and Liberalization, the civil aviation connectivity among world countries has been rising, but India has a low share of airlines in Indian origin international traffics. Explain the reasons behind this low share and also bring out the remedial measures to enhance the Indian air carrier’s share in International traffic.
“UDAY is not a panacea for addressing fiscal situations though it has had a significant impact on addressing the structural issues attached with power sector”. Elucidate the statement in around 200 words.