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Individual parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss. (250 words)

Parliament, as the highest platform for holding the executive accountable, has been in the headlines for the wrong reasons in recent years. The declining role…

“The Attorney-General is the chief legal adviser and lawyer of the Government of India.” Discuss (250 words)

The Attorney General is a key position in the Indian legal system. As the chief legal advisor to the Government of India and the highest…

“The reservation of seats for women in the institution of local self-government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian political process”. Comment. (250 words)

The Indian political process continues to be patriarchal despite the reservation of seats for women in the institution of local self-government (LSGs). Role of LSGs…

“Parliament’s power to amend the constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power”. In light of this statement explain whether parliament under article 368 of the constitution can destroy the Basic structure of the constitution by expanding its amending power? (250 words)

The Constitution of India provides for Parliament to have the power to amend the Constitution. However, this power is limited, and cannot be expanded into…

On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the representation of people act, 1951? Also, mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification. (250 words)

The Representation of People Act, 1951 lays down the terms and conditions for the qualification and disqualification of members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha…

‘Too little cash, too much politics, leave UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’. (150 words)

The statement “Too little cash, too much politics, leave UNESCO fighting for life” highlights the challenges facing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization…

Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based projects/programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures for their effective implementation. (150 words)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has the potential to greatly improve the lives of people and communities, but its implementation is often hindered by certain…

There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on non-food essential items squeezing their food-budget – Elucidate.(150 words)

In India, there is a growing disconnect between poverty and hunger. Despite the country’s economic growth, poverty and hunger persist, particularly among the most vulnerable…