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Elaborate on the impact of the National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas. (150 words)

The National Watershed Project (NWP) was launched by the Government of India in 1990 to increase agricultural productivity in water-stressed areas by promoting sustainable watershed…

How far is the Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production? (150 words)

Integrated Farming System (IFS) is an approach to agriculture that involves the integration of multiple agricultural enterprises, such as crops, livestock, and fishery, in a…

Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments. (150 words)

The Indian economy has shown remarkable resilience in recent years, with steady GDP growth and low inflation rates. However, whether this alone is sufficient to…

Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017. (250 words)

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive indirect tax system introduced in India on 1st July 2017. It subsumed various indirect taxes that were…

What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India’s national self-esteem and ambitions’. Explain with suitable examples. (250 words)

India-US relations have been on an upward trajectory in the past decade, with the India-US nuclear deal and India’s designation as a major defense partner…

“The long sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order.’ Elaborate

In the post-World War 2 era, India was seen as a leader of the third world, championing the causes of oppressed and marginalized nations. Changing…

Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to the absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of the policy process. Discuss (250 words)

India has implemented numerous welfare schemes for the vulnerable sections since its inception as a Welfare State. However, the performance of these schemes has often…

The need for cooperation among various service sectors has been an inherent component of development discourse. Partnership bridges the gap among the sectors. It also sets in motion a culture of ‘collaboration’ and ‘team spirit’. In the light of statements above examine India’s development process. (250 words)

The cooperation among various service sectors has been an integral part of the development discourse in India. This collaboration bridges the gap among the sectors…

‘In the context of the neo-liberal paradigm of developmental planning, multi-level planning is expected to make operations cost-effective and remove many implementation blockages’- Discuss (250 words)

Neoliberalism: is a policy model that promotes free-market capitalism and private sector control over economic factors. In this context, multi-level planning (MLP) becomes important as…