“The penetration of farm insurance is less than 10% in India”. In this light mention the key features of Pradan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana? What are the challenges in its implementation? Answer According to NSSO data, less than 10 per cent farmers insured their crops in the 2012-13 cropping year. Crop insurance refers to an […]
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“Sedition law is considered to be against constitutional principles” Critically analyze. Answer The Section 124A of Indian Penal Code defines sedition as conduct or speech that is against the authority of the state. It was drafted by Thomas Macaulay and introduced in 1870. As per National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the number of sedition cases has
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To achieve the target of “Open defecation free India”, the government increased focus on toilets with sludge and septage management in the recent budget. In this light, mention various government measures and policies to achieve this. Also mention the challenges in achieving the target. Answer UN reported that 65,000 tonnes of untreated faeces are introduced
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Supreme Court of India, in Internet and Mobile Association of India v Reserve Bank of India case, set aside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) circular on virtual currencies. Cite reasons for this. Also, discuss the advantages and concerns with Crypto currencies Answer In a 2018 circular, the RBI had banned banks from dealing with
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“Communalism is showing its ugly head in India again”. In this context, discuss how communalism is a threat to democracy in India. Communal riots often break out in many parts of the country Eg: in 2013 muzaffarnagar riot, Godhra violence in 2001 and recent Delhi riots 2020, which clearly show how ugly head of communalism has been
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