In a country like India, where malnutrition, food insecurity, and lifestyle diseases coexist, millets, often termed “Nutri-cereals,” offer a powerful solution as they are not only nutritionally superior but also climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable.  Role of millets in ensuring health security: Role of millets in ensuring nutritional security: Government initiatives for promoting millets: By focusing… Continue reading Explain the role of millets for ensuring health and nutritional security in India

Land reform refers to the systematic alteration of laws, regulations, and practices governing land ownership, distribution, and use to achieve social and economic justice. Despite being major policy initiative it has remained an ‘Unfinished Agenda’ Factors responsible for successful implementation in some parts of the country: However, some more challenges need to be addressed including:… Continue reading What were the factors responsible for the successful implementation of land reforms in some parts of the country? Elaborate.

As per data by RBI, in the period 2016-2020, the average food inflation was 2.9 percent. This has more than doubled in the 2020s to an average of 6.3 percent. It reached as high as 8.7 percent in April 2024.     Causes of persistently high food inflation in India: Effectiveness of the monetary policy of the… Continue reading What are the causes of persistent high food inflation in India? Comment on the effectiveness of the monetary policy of the RBI to control this type of inflation.

Indian constitution envisions a welfare state under Article 38 of the constitution which is reflected in public expenditure on social services. In the post-reforms period the public expenditure on social services increased from 5.49% of GDP in 1990-91 to 8.3% in 2021-22. Patterns and trends of public expenditure on social services: Consonance with achieving the… Continue reading Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent this has been in consonance with achieving the objective of inclusive growth?

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi said “India and the Maldives are not just neighbors; we are natural partners. Our destinies are intertwined, and we share the same vision of peace and prosperity.”   Geopolitical and Geostrategic Importance of Maldives for India: Focus on Trade and Energy Flows Challenges Way forward Sustained Diplomacy and strengthening People to… Continue reading Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on global trade and energy flows. Further also discuss how this relationship affects India’s maritime security and regional stability amidst international competition?

Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives. Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) was established under UNSC resolution 1373 to enhance the capacity of UN member states to prevent and combat terrorism.… Continue reading “Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security.’ Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee (CTC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level.

The World Bank defines e-governance as the use by government agencies of information technologies (such as Wide Area Networks, the Internet, and mobile computing) that can transform relations with citizens, businesses, and other arms of government.” Application of digital technology in service delivery process e-Governance being multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency and accountability Interactive service… Continue reading e-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in service delivery process. It is as much about multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency and accountability. In this context evaluate the role of the ‘Interactive Service Model’ of e governance.

Healthcare is a fundamental right crucial for individual dignity and welfare. Article 47 of the Indian Constitution highlights the State’s responsibility to ensure public health, affirming the commitment to provide equitable access to healthcare for all citizens. Adverse impact of marketisation of healthcare system  Role of state in containing marketisation of healthcare  Measures to Enhance… Continue reading In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level.

As per 2nd ARC, Citizen Charter is a public statement that defines the entitlements of citizens to a specific service, the standards of the service, the conditions to be met by users, and the remedies available to the latter in case of non-compliance of standards. Adopted in 1997 in India, citizen charter still to realize… Continue reading The Citizens’ charter has been a landmark initiative in ensuring citizen-centric administration. But it is yet to reach its full potential. Identify the factors hindering the realization of its promise and suggest measures to overcome them.

Secularism is a principle that advocates the separation of religion from politics and governance. It seeks toestablish a society where religious institutions and state institutions are independent of each other. India As A Secular State Dilution Of Secularism In India Comparison Of Secular Provisions Between Indian And Us Constitution Similarities Secularism and Harmony is not… Continue reading Discuss India as a secular state and compare with the secular principles of the US constitution.

The Supreme Court has defined Public Interest Litigation (PIL) as “a legal action initiated in a court of law for the enforcement of public interest or general interest in which the public or a class of the community have pecuniary interest or some interest by which their legal rights or liabilities are affected.” As per… Continue reading Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world’s most powerful judiciary?

“Indian Union is a unitary state with subsidiary federal features rather than a federal state with subsidiary unitary features.”  – K.C. Wheare.  Centre-State relations in India are governed by constitutional provisions outlined in Articles 245 to 263, which detail legislative, administrative, and financial relations.  Changes introduced by union government in the domain of centre-state relations … Continue reading What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism.

In K. S. Puttaswamy Judgment, the nine Judge Bench in this case unanimously reaffirmed the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The judgment overturned previous rulings such as the MP Sharma and Kharak Singh cases, which had rejected privacy as a fundamental right. Privacy includes bodily… Continue reading Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to D.N.A. testing of child in the womb to establish its paternity.

The recent NEET-UG 2024 exam paper leak has put the question mark on integrity of examination system in India. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 , which was passed by the Indian Parliament to “to curb paper leaks, malpractices, as well as organised malpractices in recruitment examinations like UPSC, SSC etc and… Continue reading What are the aims and objectives of recently passed and enforced, The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024? Whether University / State Education Board examinations, too, are covered under the Act? 

“India and Central Asia are bound together by a shared history, culture, and mutual interest in peace and development.” – PM Modi Diplomatic Engagement Between India And Central Asia Economic Relationship Between India And Central Asia Strategic Relations Increasing Significance of Central Asian Republics in Regional and Global Geopolitics Challenges In India-Central Asia Relations that… Continue reading Critically analyse India’s evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARS) highlighting their increasing significance in regional and global geopolitics. 

As the economic and geo-political center of gravity of the world has shifted towards the indo-Pacific, India has emerged as an ideal ‘swing state’, especially pursued by the west to counter China. India As An Alternative To Reduce Dependence On China’s Supply Chain India Being A Strategic Ally To Counter China’s Political And Economic Dominance… Continue reading ‘The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China’s political and economic dominance.’ Explain this statements with examples.

As per OSCE, the Doctrine of Democratic Governance is a system of government where institutions function according to democratic processes and norms, both internally and in their interaction with other institutions. Importance of public perception of integrity and commitment of civil servants Integrity: Commitment: Challenges  Way forward Corruption: Corruption scandals can significantly tarnish civil servants’… Continue reading The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.

United Nations defines poverty as “a state in which an individual or group lacks the financial resources to meet their basic needs for a minimum standard of living.” WHO defines malnutrition as “the condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or too much, causing health… Continue reading Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?

A public charitable trust is a legal entity (established under the Indian Trusts Act of 1882) that serves the public by carrying out charitable activities. They are created to pool resources and assets to achieve philanthropic goals. Eg-  Tata Trusts, Azim Premji Foundation,etc.  Public Charitable Trusts and Their Role in Inclusive Development in India Case… Continue reading Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment.