The problem in establishing strategic presence in the Indian Ocean region is that India’s ambitions seem to be running ahead of its capacity.” In the light of the slew of projects announced by India in the Indian Ocean region, comment on the statement.
The crux of the problem in India’s existing forest policy — the Forest Policy of 1988 — has been that it made the forest department the manager of the forests and the people lost their rights over it. How will draft national forest policy change this situation. Critically comment.
What are the Salient features of Draft national forest policy? Why is it criticized by the environmentalists?
Critically comment on the efficacy of provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act in curbing consumption of tobacco in India.
It is found that there has been increase in tobacco consumption level by children below 18 years of age in India. What multipronged approach is necessary to keep the young ones away from tobacco? Discuss.
Is the introduction of pictorial warnings covering 85 per cent of the principal display area on both sides of all tobacco products ineffectual in India? Critically comment.
Discuss the risks of smokeless tobacco, challenges faced in imposing ban on it in India and measures taken by governments in this regard.
What options does government have to discourage smoking in India? Tobacco companies are resisting a new regulation that the mandatory pictorial warnings on cigarette packages be made larger. Should government yield to such resistance because tobacco farmers are affected? Comment.
Critically analyse the effect of social media on functions and performance of government, governance and institutions in India.
Is it correct to say that Social media is playing an important new role in Indian democracy and it is changing the face of Indian general elections? Critically comment.
Do you think India needs to liberalise its CRZ rules which it announced in 2011 in order to balance the environmental protection and development. What amendments can be made to them?
Shailesh nayak recommendations on new rules for CRZs have tried to address the shortcoming of CRZ notification rules, 2011. Discuss the key recommendations and analyse the recommendations.
How far the Coastal Regulation Zone notification has addressed the problems of Indian coastal zones? Why it is important for India to have CRZ?
Critically comment on recommendations of the Shailesh Nayak Committee on the review of the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification.
The T.S.R. Subramanian panel has proposed that the Colleges and universities should consider derecognising student groups based explicitly on caste and religion. Do you support this proposal? Critically comment.
An education policy will influence India’s economic, social and political future for decades to come. Critically analyze India’s post-independence education policies and suggest what should the new education policy aim for?
Why E-waste problem is an important issue for India? In your opinion, who has to pay for the safe disposal of e-waste? Justify why
What processes are involved in E-waste processing? It is said that in India E-waste processing sector is mainly informal. Can it be made a formal sector? What will be the advantages? Examine
Recently the Environment Ministry issued new norms regarding managing e-waste in the country. Discuss the significance of these norms.
