The concept of Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme is almost a century old in India with early beginnings in Madras Presidency in pre-independent India. The scheme has again been given impetus in most states in the last two decades. Critically examine its twin objectives, latest mandates and success.
November 3, 2020
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Analyze the salient features of the Street Vendors Act. How does it protect the interest of the street vendors?
November 1, 2020
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Air pollution problem in India is basically a governance problem. Do you agree?
October 31, 2020
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Assess the effectiveness of lok Ayukta in controlling corruption.
October 31, 2020
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS INDEX
October 31, 2020

Subject : Governance / Report Context: In the recently released Public Affairs Index-2020, Kerala was adjudged the best governed State in the large States category, while Uttar Pradesh ended at the bottom. Concept: The index is released by the Public Affairs Centre, a not-for-profit organization, headed by former Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) chairman K. […]

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Why is India’s GHI score so poor despite the huge food stocks and the extensive public food distribution network, which is the largest social protection programme in the world, providing subsidised cereals to 800 million people?
October 28, 2020
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Despite a fast-growing economy and the largest anti-malnutrition programme, India has the world’s worst level of child malnutrition. Explain.
October 25, 2020
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What explains India’s poor rank under the Global Hunger Index, and what are the solutions?
October 25, 2020
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The neo-liberal solution of lopsided and unregulated growth of private healthcare is not a panacea for India’s massive health needs. Discuss.
October 23, 2020
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Indian public health system is ridden with various inequalities. Comment.
October 23, 2020
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