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How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you know about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss.

The Finance Commission of India is an important constitutional body responsible for recommending the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and States and amongst…

Indian and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based. (250 words)

India and the United States of America are two large democracies with distinct political systems based on different historical and cultural backgrounds. The basic tenets…

How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India. (250 words)

Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies created by the 42nd Amendment Act and are governed by Articles 323A and 323B of the Constitution. While they have been…

Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the political tussle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi? Examine. (250 words)

The Supreme Court’s July 2018 verdict on the power struggle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of Delhi has significant implications, as discussed below:…

A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implications, in this context, of India’s joining the Ashgabat Agreement, 2018. (150 words)

Central Asia is a region of great interest to India, given its strategic location and rich natural resources. However, several outside powers have entrenched themselves…

“India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back.” Discuss. (150 words)

India-Israel relations have undergone significant changes in the last few years, leading to the deepening of ties between the two nations. Below are the key…

E-governance in not only about utilization of the power of new technology but also much about the critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information. Explain. (150 words)

E-governance refers to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to improve the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of government services. It involves the integration…

“Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of degradation to the environment.” Comment with relevant illustrations. (150 words)

India’s rapid industrialization has had negative impacts on the environment, and attempts to protect and prevent its degradation have been inadequate due to policy contradictions…