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01Feb 2023

Lake Chad

News: The risky connection between climate change and violence in nations like Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria in the Lake Chad Basin has been emphasised in a report by the humanitarian organisation Refugees International.   Reduced natural resources brought on by unfavourable weather are displacing people and escalating conflicts within communities. An extra 11 million …

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30Jan 2023

Discuss the contribution of John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham to Ethics. What are the limitations to their approach?

J.S. Mill was a British philosopher. He is a prominent economist, political philosopher and moreover he has worked as a civil servant in the East India Company. He is the reformist of utilitarianism and the best of the individualists. He is a liberalist, feminist, supporter of utilitarianism, representative democracy and economic freedom. Jeremy Bentham was …

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27Jan 2023

Describe in brief the causes and impact of Glacier melting.

The melting of the glaciers, a phenomenon that intensified in the 20th century, is leaving our planet iceless. Human activity is the main perpetrator in the emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses which disturb the heat balance causing the threat of global warming. The sea level and global stability depend on how these …

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27Jan 2023

Enumerate the Significance of the cave paintings in reconstruction of early History.

The prehistoric Age refers to the time when there was no writing and development. It consists of five periods — Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic & Iron Age. The prehistoric cultures in India are studied through existing artworks, pottery, tools, and other physical things found at archaeological sites. Painting and drawing were the oldest art forms …

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27Jan 2023

NITI Aayog, though an improvement over the Planning Commission, has a mixed record of achievements and failures. Justify. (10 Marks, 150 Words)

NITI Aayog replaced the erstwhile Planning Commission in 2015 to usher in a new regime of strategic planning in India. It improves. upon the Planning Commission in the following ways: Introduced ‘Think-tank’ approach in the planning process. Encourages cooperative and competitive federalism between states — E.g., SDG dashboard Provides for bottom-up planning by involving states …

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27Jan 2023

Discuss the contributions of M.K. Gandhi to the Indian National Movement.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 — 30 January 1948) fondly called Mahatma Gandhi was a lawyer by profession. However, his name is more popular in anti-colonial nationalism and as a political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India’s independence from British rule and in tum inspired movements for civil …

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27Jan 2023

Discuss the role of western disturbances in causing cold waves in India and explain how La Nina conditions can affect the severity of cold waves.

Approach Start your answer by discussing the role of western disturbance in causation of cold waves. Discuss how La Nina affects the severity of cold wave. Conclude accordingly. Introduction A cold wave is a rapid fall in temperature within 24 hours to a level requiring substantially increased protection to agriculture, industry, commerce, and social activities. …

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27Jan 2023

Examine the influence of Indian art and culture on Southeast Asian civilizations.

Approach Start your answer by briefly introducing the influence of Indian art and culture on Southeast Asian civilizations. Discuss various impacts of Indian art and culture on southeast Asia. Conclude accordingly. Introduction Indian art and culture have had a significant influence on the civilizations of Southeast Asia. The spread of Indian culture to Southeast Asia …

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27Jan 2023

. In light of recent debates on the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, discuss the constitutional and legal provisions related to personal laws and their impact on the country’s polity and governance.

Approach Start your answer by briefly discussing the provisions related to UCC in India. Discuss constitutional and legal provisions of personal laws and their impact. Conclude accordingly. Introduction The concept of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India has been a contentious issue for decades. The UCC calls for a unified set of laws governing …

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27Jan 2023

Analyze the rise of China as a global power and its implications for the international system.

Approach Start your answer by briefly discussing factors contributing to China’s rise as global power. Discuss its implications for the international system. Conclude accordingly. Introduction In recent years, China has undergone a rapid rise as a global power, both economically and militarily. This rise has had significant implications for the international system and the balance …

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