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India’s Defence Needs in a Technological Scenario POINTS TO DEVELOP 1. Technological advancements have revolutionized means of warfare. 2.Though milestones have been achieved in missile and nuclear technologies, some basic areas of warfare need to be developed. Needs in the new nuclear scenario. Use of information technology for strategic advantages. Counter – measure for protection against chemical and biological warfare need to be developed. Defence R&D should be strengthened. ...
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An Apolitical Defence Force POINTS TO DEVELOP 1. Defiance personnel have as many political rights as a civilian citizen, but the defence force as a whole should be apolitical. In the past, political and military authorities were vested in one person; today, the two powers stand separated. Being apolitical does not mean lack of political awareness but refraining form direct involvement in political affairs. In the pre-independence era, the British...
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Women should have reserved seats in Parliament POINTS TO DEVELOP 1. Representation by women in Parliament is low by world standards. Circumstances do not favour women getting into Parliament on their own, unaided. 3.Why should women be present in Parliament? 4.Empowerment through natural evolution is to be preferred, but that is a slow process. Reservation for a limited period is needed. A Democratic republic based on equality and liberty...
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Is India reedy for a uniform civil code? POINTS TO DEVELOP 1. Constitutional provision is a directive, not a compulsion. Is the tie ripe for such a code? Pros and cons. Opposition mainly from conservatives and vested interests. 5.A step- by – step approach is necessary, with each community’s code being gradually reformed. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution states that “the State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens...
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The right and Wrongs of Conversion POINT TO DEVELOP 1. Meaning of conversion in the theological sense of the term. Historical perspective and well-known instances of conversions. The concept dates back to Vedic times. In earlier times, conflict over conversion took the form of debate and discussions, which ultimately reformed the orthodox religion. Hinduism is a classic example. Violent clashes were rare. Religious against Islam arose only when conversions the...
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Should There Be Reservations? POINTS TO DEVELOP 1. Democracy basic principle is equality. 2.In India caste – based distinction are deeply entrenched. Allowed to an extent by the Constitution; but caste issues have increasingly tended to dominate the scene. ‘Class’ an d ‘caste’ distinctions are not easy to make in India . The Mandal Commission recommendations have drawn objections mainly on the grounds of merit being ignored and injustice to those...
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The Politics of Communalism POINTS TO DEVELOP 1. Conflict inherent to a society in transition like that of India. The pre-independence communal situation led to the framers of India’s Constitution establishing a secular state and accommodation of cultural diversity. Communalism, however, could not be removed and it now operated at various levels- individual, local, institutional and national political levels. political parties have encouraged communalism to establish support bases. Socio- religious organizations...
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Communalism POINTS TO DEVELOP 1.Typical results of communal riots often reported in the media. Broad definition of communalism and the problems associated with causes. causes of rise of communalism in India. communalism is a vicious circle. Politics and communalism. Efforts needed to check communalism. It has become quite common nowadays to find news reports in the print and electronic media referring to violence between religious communities resulting in heavy lose...
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