Is Judicial Activism Dangerous? Scheme of the essay Exposition: Judicial activism has been liked as well as feared. Rising Action: In a corruption-ridden society it is necessary. Climax: (i) Corruption exposed in high places (ii) Penal action initiated against top politicians and public servants (iii) Strict enforcement of environmental laws (iv) Telephone regulated (v) Serious charges against UCIL quashed (vi) Verdict on Hindutva misunderstood (vii) Prohibition of child labour (viii) Police...

Is sports today nothing short of an unethical war Scheme of the Essay Exposition: It has become common that defeated teams are condemned, jeered at and even maltreated. After every defeat some heads roll. Rising Action: Competitive spirit has deadened our moral sense and conscience. Climax: (1) Sports are no longer linked to good health. (2) Millions are given to sports persons for endorsing products but this money imports irregularities cheating...

Sino-Indian Relations and Pakistan Scheme of the essay Exposition: Despite political uncertainty at home there is and ought to be consensus about foreign policy. Rising Action: The new government at the centre is confronted with the ongoing cold war with Pakistan Climax: (1) The collusion between China and Pakistan is traceable to the Sino-Indian Conflict. (2) In 1965 China advocated plebiscite in Kashmir. (3) In 1971 China gave moral support to...

The Criminalisation of Indian Politics Scheme of the Essay Exposition: An example of criminals in politics. Rising Action: Election Commissioner’s efforts to cleanse politics. Climax: (1) Lust for power makes the politicians get help from criminals. (2) As the real spirit of democracy is missing there is a nexus between the politicians and criminals. (3) Criminals are feared and respected (4) Politicians survive because of criminals (5) The Election Commission should...

“Heritage of the Vedas and Upanishads should find a place in Indian educational curriculum.” Scheme of the Essay Exposition: The minister had to withdraw the recommendations regarding the content of education. Rising Action: The Supreme Court said in its judgement that Hindutva is a way of life and not religion. Climax: (1) The heritage of Vedas and Upanishad should find a place in education because (a) we are ignorant of our...

Regionalism in India Scheme of the Essay Exposition: Regionalism lies in the minds of the people. Rising Action: The reorganisation of states in 1956 did not satisfy people. Climax: (1) There are advocates of regionalism: they give too much importance to the sons of the soil. (2) It can lead to bloody agitations. (3) There are regions and sub-regions in India and so are their interests. Uniformity is not possible but...

Casteism in Indian Politics Scheme of the Essay Exposition: Casteism is the misuse of caste for political gains. Rising Action: Caste plays an important role in politics, employment, elections, and party formations. Climax: It has harmful effects (1) affects the working of democratic politics. (2) Caste groups become interest groups. (3) Landed jatis deny constitutional rights to other Jatis, (4) Vitiate the election atmosphere. (5) It originated as a division of...

Panchayati Raj Scheme of the Essay Exposition: A panchayat is an institution of self-government. Rising Action: Local government reforms initiated by the 72nd and 73rd constitutional amendments. Climax: (1) Panchayat’s functions cover 29 subjects. (2) Major initiatives for local self-government came from the central govt. (3) Hold of state bureaucracy over local govt. will weaken after reforms. (4) States have agreed to amend laws for strengthening Panchayati Raj. (5) States agreed...