India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) will open the gateways for India’s membership in other nuclear regimes as well. Critically examine.
“India seeking membership of the NSG is like Russia seeking membership of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.” Comment on the statement and critically examine what India gains or doesn’t gain by NSG membership.
Do you think India is an ‘outlier’ to the non-proliferation regime? Critically comment on India’s non-proliferation record and examine how it can effectively use diplomacy to gain NSG membership.
Why does India consider it is important to get the membership of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), MTCR (Missile Technology Control Regime), Australian and Wassenaar Arrangements? Examine.
“In democracies, the majority principle is workable, but it is morally unjustified because it violates the right of minorities to secure ‘voice’ in decision-making.” In the light of recent Brexit referendum, critically comment on the statement.
Do recent developments at Brexit portend a larger global anger against the governing structures of our time? How does it impact the globalisation and apparent convergence of countries? Critically examine.
Do you think the demand for full statehood to Delhi is logical? Critically comment considering the merits and demerits of granting complete statehood to Delhi.
India’s National Capital Territory enjoys special status compared to other metropolitan cities in India. Examine how other federal governments such as USA and Australia, and unitary governments such as China have devolved powers to their Capital Territories compared to India’s National Capital Territory and comment if Delhi should be given full statehood.
The World Economic Forum ranked India very low, mostly in the bottom half, globally on most of the parameters for inclusive growth and development, even as it fares much better internationally when it come to business and political ethics. In your opinion, what are the causes of this low ranking and how we can address them? Critically discuss.
Recently the union government announced the contours of new defence procurement procedure (DPP). Discuss its highlights, how it is different from DPP-2013 and examine if it compliments the Make in India initiative.
It is frequently held that the patent protection regime in India as not being in line with the international best practices. Examine the shortcomings of India’s IPR regime as pointed out by the West. Also comment if India should tweak its IPR law to meet international standards.
Ten years have passed since the Indian Patents Act, 1970 was amended in 2005 to bring the country’s laws in line with the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Critically discuss its salient features and their role in making India the “Pharmacy of the Third World”.
It is said that Panchayat and municipal corporation elections are not as free and fair as those conducted by the Election Commission of India. Examine why and suggest how these elections can be made free and fair.
Recently the Supreme Court upheld the legality of a Haryana law which disqualifies as candidates for panchayat seats those without requisite educational qualifications among other similar criterion. What implications do you think this decision has on democracy? Critically analyse.
Do you think the existence of Section 124-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 is justifiable in a true democracy? Critically comment.
With suitable examples differentiate between hate speech and free speech. Do you think academic institutions should allow political and religious debates to take place among student groups in their campuses? Critically comment.
Contempt of court is one of the explicitly spelled out restrictions to the guaranteed right to freedom of speech under the Constitution. Do you think speech in criticism of the courts should be allowed without punishment in democracy like India? Critically comment.
Discuss India’s limitations of urban solid waste management policy and suggest how it can overcome these limitations, especially keeping in mind consumers’ interest.
