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‘Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful” Comment.

Points to Remember: The effectiveness of “Earn While You Learn” (EWYL) schemes. Challenges faced by EWYL programs. Strategies to strengthen EWYL schemes for meaningful vocational education and skill training. The importance of holistic development and Join Our Telegram Channel sustainable practices in vocational training. Introduction: The “Earn While You Learn” (EWYL) scheme, a form of … Read more

The Gati-Shakti Yojana needs meticulous coordination between the government and the private sector to achieve the goal of connectivity. Discuss.

Points to Remember: Gati Shakti Yojana’s aim: Enhanced infrastructure connectivity. Need for public-private partnership (PPP): Efficient project execution. Challenges: Land acquisition, regulatory hurdles, financial constraints. Success factors: Transparency, effective communication, risk-sharing mechanisms. Introduction: The Gati Shakti Yojana, launched by the Indian government, aims to enhance multimodal connectivity across the country. It envisions a unified logistics … Read more

The World Bank and the IMF, collectively known as the Bretton Woods Institutions, are the two inter-governmental pillars supporting the structure of the world’s economic and financial order. Superficially, the World Bank and the IMF exhibit many common characteristics, yet their role, functions and mandate are distinctly different. Elucidate.

Points to Remember: World Bank’s primary focus: Poverty reduction and economic development through loans and assistance. IMF’s primary focus: Maintaining global financial stability through surveillance, lending, and technical assistance. Overlapping areas: Both institutions work towards global economic stability but with different approaches. Differences in mandate, membership, and operational mechanisms. Introduction: The World Bank and the … Read more

WTO is an important international institution where decisions taken affect countries in a profound manner. What is the mandate of WTO and how binding are their decisions? Critically analyse India’s stand on the latest round of talks on Food security.

Points to Remember: WTO’s mandate: regulating international trade, dispute settlement. Binding nature of WTO decisions: generally binding, but with exceptions. India’s stand on food security: balancing domestic needs with WTO obligations. Critical analysis: examining both advantages and disadvantages of India’s position. Introduction: The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade … Read more

Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UNSC.

Points to Remember: Geopolitical realities: India’s bid is hampered by existing power dynamics and veto-wielding permanent members’ reluctance to reform. Regional rivalries: Tensions with Pakistan and China significantly impact India’s international standing. Lack of consensus: Broader UN membership lacks a unified stance on UNSC expansion and India’s inclusion. Internal reforms: India needs to address internal … Read more

What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of the UNESCO? What is India’s position on these?

Points to Remember: Aims and objectives of the McBride Commission. India’s stance on the Commission’s recommendations. The context of the New World Information and Communication Order (NWICO). Introduction: The McBride Commission, officially known as the International Commission for the Study of Communication Problems, was established by UNESCO in 1977. Its mandate was to investigate the … Read more

“The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But the Doha round of negotiations seem doomed due to differences between the developed and the developing countries.” Discuss in the Indian perspective.

Points to Remember: WTO’s aims and objectives. Doha Development Round’s goals. Differences between developed and developing countries hindering the Doha Round. The Indian perspective on the WTO and the Doha Round. Potential solutions and a way forward. Introduction: The World Trade Organization (WTO), established in 1995, is an intergovernmental organization regulating international trade. Its overarching … Read more

What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.

Points to Remember: ECOSOC’s primary role is coordinating economic and social work within the UN system. It achieves this through functional commissions, expert bodies, and intergovernmental forums. Functional commissions focus on specific areas like human rights, social development, and statistics. ECOSOC’s effectiveness depends on member state cooperation and resource allocation. Introduction: The United Nations Economic … Read more

What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of ‘Trade War’, especially keeping in mind the interest of India?

Points to Remember: WTO’s relevance in a trade war context. Key areas needing reform for WTO survival. India’s specific interests within WTO reforms. Balancing competing interests of developed and developing nations. Sustainable and equitable trade solutions. Introduction: The World Trade Organization (WTO), established in 1995, aims to regulate international trade and ensure a fair and … Read more

‘Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’.

Keywords: UNESCO, US withdrawal, anti-Israel bias, funding crisis, politics. Required Approach: Primarily analytical, with elements of factual reporting. Points to Remember: UNESCO’s funding structure and dependence on major contributors. The nature of the US accusations of anti-Israel bias. The impact of the US withdrawal on UNESCO’s financial stability and operational capacity. The role of politics … Read more