Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West. Describe its economic and political benefits for India.

Points to Remember: Economic benefits: Remittances, investments, trade, technology transfer, skill development. Political benefits: Enhanced India’s soft power, lobbying efforts, diplomatic ties, strategic partnerships. Challenges: Brain drain, potential for exploitation, uneven distribution of benefits. Introduction: The Indian diaspora, comprising individuals of Indian origin residing outside India, has achieved remarkable success in Western countries. Their contributions … Read more

‘Virus of Conflict is affecting the functioning of the SCO’. In the light of the above statement point out the role of India in mitigating the problems.

Points to Remember: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) faces internal conflicts impacting its effectiveness. India’s role is crucial in mitigating these conflicts due to its strategic position and non-aligned stance. India can leverage its diplomatic skills, economic influence, and commitment to multilateralism to promote cooperation within the SCO. Addressing the root causes of conflict, fostering … Read more

The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of foreign educational institutions would help improve the quality of technical and higher education in the country. Discuss.

Points to Remember: Join Our Telegram Channel Current state of higher education in India. Potential benefits of foreign educational institutions. Potential challenges and drawbacks. Necessary regulatory framework and safeguards. Holistic approach to improving higher education. Introduction: The quality of higher education in India faces significant challenges in achieving international competitiveness. While India boasts a large … Read more

Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest?

Points to Remember: Join Our Telegram Channel Limitations of public health systems in achieving universal health coverage (UHC). Role of the private sector in supplementing public health efforts. Alternative strategies for achieving UHC beyond public and private sector involvement. Balancing the need for equitable access with the potential for market failures in healthcare. Introduction: Universal … Read more

Should the premier institutes like IITs/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allowed more academic independence in designing courses and also decide mode/criteria of selection of students. Discuss in light of the growing challenges.

Points to Remember: Premier Institute Status: The current standing and privileges of IITs/IIMs. Academic Independence: Autonomy in curriculum design and teaching methodologies. Student Selection: Control over admission processes and criteria. Growing Challenges: Increased competition, societal expectations, global benchmarks, and equity concerns. Introduction: The question of whether premier institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) … Read more

Identify the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that are related to health. Discuss the success of the actions taken by the Government for achieving the same.

Points to Remember: Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) related to health. Government actions to achieve these goals. Success and shortcomings of these actions. Suggestions for improvement. Introduction: The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), adopted by the United Nations in 2000, were eight international development goals that aimed to improve the lives of people in developing countries by … Read more

Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance?

Points to Remember: Amartya Sen’s emphasis on capabilities and human development. Importance of access, quality, and equity in primary education and healthcare. Need for holistic and integrated approach. Role of government, civil society, and communities. Introduction: Professor Amartya Sen, a Nobel laureate in Economics, has consistently championed the crucial role of primary education and primary … Read more

Appropriate local community level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain.

Points to Remember: Importance of local community healthcare in India. Barriers to accessing healthcare in rural and underserved areas. Strategies for effective community-level interventions. Role of government, NGOs, and community participation. Measuring the success of community healthcare initiatives. Introduction: The World Health Organization’s (WHO) “Health for All” initiative aims to ensure that all people have … Read more

Despite Consistent experience of High growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the issues that make balanced and inclusive development elusive.

Points to Remember: High economic growth in India hasn’t translated into commensurate improvements in human development indicators. Inclusive growth requires addressing disparities in access to resources and opportunities. Several interconnected factors hinder balanced and inclusive development in India. Introduction: Join Our Telegram Channel India has experienced remarkable economic growth over the past few decades, often … Read more

In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss.

Points to Remember: The importance of healthcare policies in social development. The specific needs of geriatric and maternal healthcare. The interconnectedness of health and social progress. Policy recommendations for improvement. Introduction: Social development hinges on the well-being of its citizens, and healthcare plays a pivotal role in achieving this. Sound healthcare policies, particularly in areas … Read more