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Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.

NHRC is a statutory body, established under the Protection of Human Rights act 1993. It is established in…

June 22, 2026
The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting probe within a particular State is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), established under the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946, is India’s…

June 22, 2026
“The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain.

In the words of Henry Kissinger, “The Soviet Union was a military threat, China is a civilizational challenge.”…

June 22, 2026
“If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years.

Africa is emerging as the next frontier of global growth, driven by its demography, market, and natural resources.…

June 22, 2026
Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.

Microfinance, channelled through women-led SHGs, offers a transformative pathway by enhancing economic agency, social empowerment, and nutritional security.…

June 22, 2026
“Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful.” Comment. (150 words)

India’s demographic dividend can be fully realized only through quality skill development. The scheme provides students opportunities for…

June 22, 2026
“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse.(150 words)

The Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 38, 39, 42, and 47) mandate the State to ensure the…

June 22, 2026
“Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies.

Pressure groups are organized associations that seek to influence government policies without contesting elections. Samuel H. Finer calls…

June 22, 2026
To what extent, in your view, the Parliament is able to ensure accountability of the executive in India?

The Parliament of India is the supreme instrument of democratic accountability. Under Article 75(3) of the Constitution, the…

June 22, 2026
How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position?

The Constitution of India envisages the Finance Commission under Article 280 as the ‘balancing wheel of fiscal federalism’…

June 22, 2026

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