...during the National Democratic Alliance (India) government, under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. During his term as President, he was popularly known as the People's President. Before his term as India's president, he worked as an aeronautical engineer with DRDO and ISRO. He is popularly known as the Missile Man of India for his work on development of ballistic missile and space rocket technology. After graduating in Physics from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirapalli, Abdul Kalam graduated with a diploma in Aeronautical Engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology.[10] As the Project Director, he was heavily involved in the development of India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III). As Chief Executive of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (I.G.M.D.P), he played a major part in developing many missiles in India including Agni and Prithvi .He was the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister and the Secretary of Defence Research and Development Organisation from July 1992 to December 1999. In his book India 2020, Abdul Kalam strongly advocates an action plan to develop India into a knowledge superpower and a developed nation by the year 2020. He regards his work on India's nuclear weapons program as a way to assert India's place as a future superpower. He has proposed a research program for developing bio-implants. Kalam played a technical and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear...
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...and the US combined at the same time. Its economy is also estimated to grow to about thirty times larger than it is today. This transformation in India’s economy is also set to bring similar transformations in the military, political and cultural powers making India on of the biggest influence in the world. As a result, large nations including the US and the UK have recognized this super potential power and have rushed to try and establish and strengthen their relations. Recently, Obama endorsed India’s bid for a permanent seat in the UN security council. This endorsement by the president of the most powerful nation in the world symbolically signified that truly India matters. Besides, it also showed that Obama is fully committed to strengthening the relationship between the two nations. Furthermore, it sent a clear signal to India’s neighbors that the United States view India as of significance in creating a stable Asian order. In fact, the language used by the president in making this endorsement went beyond that used in making a similar endorsement of Japan’s candidacy. As such, the United States sent a clearly message that India is, indeed, a special friend. Narendra Modi’s campaign successfully connected aspirations of the youth and the middle class. This resulted in a massive vote of confidence, choosing Modi as the prime minister. Thus, the Indian electorate showed that that they are keen on adopting change agendas, a less regulated market and a central role of the private...
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...Politics in India takes place within the framework of a constitution. India is a federal parliamentary democratic republic in which the President of India is head of state and the Prime Minister of India is the head of government. India follow the dual polity, i.e. double government which consists of the union at the Centre and states at the periphery. The constitution defines the organization, powers and limitations of both central and state governments, it is written, rigid and supreme, i.e. laws of the nation must conform to it. The governments, union or state, are formed through elections held every five years, by having the majority of members in their respective lower houses. CORRUPTION IS WIDESPREAD IN INDIA, SAYS THE US REPORT…. Corruption in India is a major issue that adversely affects its economy. A study conducted by Transparency International in year 2005 found that more than 62% of Indians had firsthand experience of paying bribes or influence peddling to get jobs done in public offices successfully. In its study conducted in year 2008, Transparency International reports about 40% of Indians had firsthand experience of paying bribes or using a contact to get a job done in public office.[4] In 2012 India has ranked 94th out of 176 countries in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index, tied with Benin, Colombia, Djibouti, Greece, Moldova, Mongolia, and Senegal. Most of the largest sources of corruption in India are entitlement...
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...New ruler had and still continues to have an impeccable integrity, a no-nonsense approach towards public service, and a past as Chief minister which would make any politician jealous of him. The Indians had found a panacea in Narendra Modi, who we sincerely believed would take our country to glorious heights. There is no doubt that new sant of Sabarmati has been incessantly trying to deliver whatever he had promised and he has considerable achievements in his kitty from his 18 months rule. India has become the fastest growing nation overtaking china. India has become an important player in global politics, a more proactive and pragmatic foreign policy. The govt has been able to ensure high growth with low inflation (food inflation though has been high) and that too with low fiscal deficit. The Indian policies are now being implemented in mission mode, the prominent examples being PMJDY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana) and Toilets in schools. We find no example in recent history of Indian schemes completed on time. In social sector, Accidental and life insurance at Rs12 and Rs 330 have come as a huge relief to the poor and the marginalized sections of society. Moreover in all these 18 months he has never made a single statement which can be construed as even being remotely communal. He has truly upheld the dignity of the office of The Prime Minister. Modi deserves Kudos for all these achievements. This shining story has its other side also, which looks most unpleasant and ludicrous...
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...colonial rule,3 for the first fifty years following independence * Milan Dalal is the Executive Note Editor for the Boston College International & Comparative Law Review. 1 See, e.g., Ramachandra Guha, India After Gandhi: The History of the World’s Largest Democracy (2004) (discussing history of India and its democratic nature). 2 Justices of the Indian Supreme Court are chosen on the basis of seniority and free of political considerations at the behest of the President with consultation from the Chief Justice. The Chief Justice is appointed by the President. 3 See Cent. Intelligence Agency, World Fact Book: India, https://www.cia.gov/library/ publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html#Govt (last visited May 15, 2008) (noting India’s legal system is “based on English common law”); see also Rahul Mehrotra & Sharada Dwivedi, The Bombay High Court: The Story of the Building—1978–2003, at 15 (2004) (“[F]irst official British Court of Justice [of Bombay] was inaugurated . . . on 8 August 1672.”). India has possessed an organized system of appellate review since at least 1861, when British Parliament passed the India High Courts Act, allowing appeal from regional high courts to the Privy Council in London. Id. at 20. 258 Boston College International & Comparative Law Review [Vol. 31:257 from Britain, the nation’s supreme court vacillated in exerting the full checks on the legislative branch requisite in modern democracies.4 Two recent cases involving the power...
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...reflected in the changes within the organization to disclose its annual report along with performance details that were FYI to Temasek executives only. Her appeal to investors, “to look to India for opportunities for Asian growth” is demonstrated in the account of the conference of Indian companies. Additionally, her determination to influence investors in Singapore to expand their economic concerns by investing in India, continually progresses forward. Hope for sustained progress continues August 1, 2013 when former cabinet minister and former NTUC Secretary-General, Mr. Lim Boon takes over as chairman of Temasek Holdings.” (Ramesh, Y2013 ar, 1). Based on the excerpt from Ho Ching’s speech, she uses a number of influence tactics. When she points to the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis her approach is rational persuasion, “But that sparkle is beginning to return” is an inspirational appeal. The ingratiation and inspiration comes when she states, “Now is India’s turn.” Ching employing the tactic of exchange continues by stating Singapore’s trade with India which grew 50 percent since 1997. Lastly, she places a good deal of emphasis with coalition tactics with consultation. Consultation, with respect to Asia as a whole, to working hard and smart, honing her[Asia’s] competitive strengths and leveraging on her complementary capabilities across borders, the outlook in the next decade or two looks very promising indeed.” Consultation indeed asks the target(s) to continue their participation...
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...reflected in the changes within the organization to disclose its annual report along with performance details that were FYI to Temasek executives only. Her appeal to investors, “to look to India for opportunities for Asian growth” is demonstrated in the account of the conference of Indian companies. Additionally, her determination to influence investors in Singapore to expand their economic concerns by investing in India, continually progresses forward. Hope for sustained progress continues August 1, 2013 when former cabinet minister and former NTUC Secretary-General, Mr. Lim Boon takes over as chairman of Temasek Holdings.” (Ramesh, Y2013 ar, 1). Based on the excerpt from Ho Ching’s speech, she uses a number of influence tactics. When she points to the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis her approach is rational persuasion, “But that sparkle is beginning to return” is an inspirational appeal. The ingratiation and inspiration comes when she states, “Now is India’s turn.” Ching employing the tactic of exchange continues by stating Singapore’s trade with India which grew 50 percent since 1997. Lastly, she places a good deal of emphasis with coalition tactics with consultation. Consultation, with respect to Asia as a whole, to working hard and smart, honing her[Asia’s] competitive strengths and leveraging on her complementary capabilities across borders, the outlook in the next decade or two looks very promising indeed.” Consultation indeed asks the target(s) to continue their participation...
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...Ching uses tactics of sympathy and hope by saying that the country was down and going through rough times and now change is occurring in a positive way that looks to be best for the country’s economic growth. Ho Ching most powerful point of persuasion is when she says “Now it’s India’s turn to stir” Ho Ching has been named one of the most powerful leaders in Asia what are her major sources of power? Ho Chings major sources of power come from her power of persuasion, her marriage to the prime minister, and her accomplishments as CEO of Temasek. Ho Ching uses all of this a source of power to help influence the public and potential clients. How would you characterize Ho Ching’s motives? I would characterize Ho Chings motives as bold and aggressive. Ho Ching uses her power to create business with India and increase the profits by 50% in her company, her aggressiveness can be seen with her persistence to continue with the expansion even though she had to face economical adversities within her own country. What role, if any, do managerial differences based on gender play here? I would say that there is a slight gender based difference here because of her being a woman and married to the prime minister assisted...
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...SOLVED PAPER SSC (10+2) LEVEL DATA ENTRY OPERATOR & LDC EXAM First Sitting PART IV GENERAL AWARENESS 151. Cost of production of the producer is given by: (a) sum of wages paid to labourers. (b) sum of wages and interest paid on capital. (c) sum of wages, interest, rent and supernormal profit. (d) sum of wages, interest, rent and normal profit. 152. ‘Kesari’, the Newspaper was started by (a) G.K. Gokhale (b) B. G. Tilak (c) Sardar Patel (d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy 153. When was the Indian Constitution adopted? (a) 15th August, 1947 (b) 26th November, 1949 (c) 26th January, 1950 (d) 2nd October, 1952 154. Which one of the following is the smallest endocrine gland in human body ? (a) Adrenal (b) Thyroid (c) Pituitary (d) Pancreas 155. Double is a_______data type. (a) primitive (b) user defined (c) system defined (d) local 156. Yellow spots on citrus leaves is due to the deficiency of: (a) Zinc (b) Magnesium (c) Boron (d) Iron 157. Rangaswami Cup is associated with (a) Wrestling (b) Football (c) Hockey (d) Golf 158. The working of a rockets based on the principle of: (a) Conservation of momentum (b) Conservation of mass (c) Conservation of energy (d) Conservation of angular momentum www.sscportal.in Held on : 04.12.2011 Downloaded Form : http://sscportal.in Downloaded Form : http://sscportal.in Solved Papers 159. Which one of the following is a Wild Life Sanctuary ? (a) Jaldapara (b) Garumara (c) Corbett (d) Chapramari 160. The river which is used for inland waterways...
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...Correspondingly India, have always been a federal parliamentary democratic republic where the President of India elected is head of state and the Prime Minister elected is the head of government (U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, 2013). This essay will reflect on the political views of both China and India, and attempt to determine why it is more advantageous to do business in India. Government regulation is the process of dissemination, monitoring and enforcement of policy established by appropriate legislation. In, China regulation is central as particular industries are not accessible to foreign investors as the Communist Party aims to restrict external influences on its own population (Desai, 2003). An estimated 90 percent of companies listed on the Chinese exchanges are either partly or fully state-owned (Desai). Retaining a level competition base is significantly reduced, as the chances of competing against a government owned company is more than likely. A good example of policy that has restricted and reduced foreign investment is China’s severe censorship regulations. The Communist Party of China’s censorship policies have direct implications on the external media industry; ultimately restricting their communication with the public and therefore any communication with a potential customer base. In contrast, India’s government experiences weakness in the regulatory environment. India pertains a “fractious democracy and inept governance” in...
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...work? In text 1, An Opening in Oxford, Eleanor Mills argues for that summer schools are a great apparatus in the way for make a social mobility. She said “This matters because 90% of our kids go to them and, as I had rammed home to me during my day at the Oxford summer schools, intelligence has nothing to do with class, income or accent.”(Text 1, p. 1, l. 26-28) The summer schools help social vulnerable children and teenagers to improve their academics skills and break out of their social heritage. In the same way the Prime Minister express in his speech in text 2 “Now everyone I think understand that with good pre-school support, with good schools and with great teachers we can make a transformational difference.” (Text 2, p. 2, l. 36-37) He support the improvement of the State schools, that he believes that a country with great teachers can help the way to reduce the gab between the social levels and make a social mobility. But in the contrast to the Prime Minister and Eleanor Mills augments to solve the problem about social mobility in the education system text 3 says that the education system have a no or just a little impact on social mobility. In Scotland all selective schools was abolished back in the 1970s and it had no impact in society, that is the example Dr Christina Ianneli and Professor Lindsay Paterson use when they agues for that comprehensive school have no influence on the social...
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...Discuss the view that fixed date elections for the House of Commons are a good idea (30 marks) On 15th September 2011, the Fixed Term Parliament Act was given royal assent. Under the provisions of the Act, parliamentary elections must be held every five years. Previously the Prime Minister had the power to call a general election whenever he/she wanted, as long as there was at least one every five years. This act has numerous advantages, including electoral fairness, prevention of needless speculation and greater stability. However there are also many disadvantages, such as benefits to the government of the day, longer campaigns and prolonged terms. The major criticism of the traditional system of flexible-term elections is that they gave the prime minister a significant and unfair advantage at election time. This is because the PM could dissolve Parliament to call an election at a time that is most favourable to their own party, as indicated by polling trends, as done so by Tony Blair in 2001. Fixed date elections remove the element of surprise for the opposition, since all parties know when the election will be held, and not just the Prime Minister and the governing party. Furthermore, fixed date elections prevents the media from speculating and stops the diversion of serious business in government. This leads to more stability in the government, politically and economically. The government tends to lose direction in regard to policies and the implementation of programmes...
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...When the brain is jammed with an array of random thoughts of disgust and things ought-not-to-thought about, and in hamster cage of millions of thoughts, one triumphs, you reject all other ideation, reflections, scrutiny and focus on one, and then write about something else. Exactly my situation. But then again, when my peers are concerned enough to type those massive, motivational words for our country, on our country, when the media has nothing more important news like, 'Wife victim of domestic violence', 'Cows eat HSLC examination papers' etc. and broadcasts what the Prime Minister's has to address the nation in the ramparts of Red Fort , when all you hear is Lata Mangeskar'r melodious voice serenading 'Vande Mataram' in the radio stations, and you see the tricolour in siphon flying up in the air with pride, I am sure, the world definitely is screaming at me, 'It's our nation 67th independence!' And believe me, I am chanting all the more from inside~ ' The Independence Day is marked as a red-letter day in India. It is celebrated on 15th august every year. On this day in 1947,India got its independence...' For the whole essay, you may refer to any 7th standard student. Trust me, he has just mugged it up fresh and can present before you in a much rhythmic manner than I did to you just now. Every general knowledge books in India finds a centimetre space for our Independence history. The very rejoice in the fact that we, Indians are freed from the regime of the British...
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...is still pending in Parliament. Under the Lokpal Bill there is a provision for filing complaints with the Ombudsman against the Prime minister, other ministers and Member of Parliament. This was for removing the sense of injustice from the minds of citizens and to install public confidence in the efficiency of the administrative machinery by completing the investigations regarding corruption within a year. Whenever the Lokpal bill was introduced to the House, it was referred to a joint committee of Parliament or a departmental standing committee of the Home ministry for further improvements and every time before the Government could take a final stand on the bill, the house was dissolved. Anna Hazare, a social activist alongwith his team fought for this bill to get passed and did it on December 27, 2011. However, his team and other political parties claimed that the bill is weak and would not serve its intended purpose. Therefore, the proposed bill by the ruling Congress Party is yet to get acceptance from the Rajya Sabha. On December 29, 2011, the Parliament of India saw a lot of drama and disruption by various political parties like LJP, RJD and SP. Features of Jan Lokpal Bill: 1. An institution called Lokpal at the centre and Lokayukta in each state will be set up. 2. The Lokpal shall work independently like the Judiciary and no minister or bureaucrat will be able to influence their investigations. 3. The...
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...choice for the country’s next president is the Prime Minister, Raila Amolo Odinga. The Prime Minister comes out as a vivid figure of democratic embodiment in Kenya’s quest to be a just society. To start with, it would be foolhardy to believe that there is any leader without flaws. Not even the great minds in the make of Martin Luther King Junior or Mahatma Gandhi could fit such a leadership construction. Therefore, the prime minister is no exception to this reality. However, when the good deeds in humans outweigh their bad elements, they qualify to be part of fabric of good leadership. Does the prime minister belong to this group? The answer to this question is an absolute yes. The prime minister has come out in several occasions as a person we can trust in pursuit of worthy causes. Some people have lambasted him for being a populist. Yet, his actions have always proved otherwise. In the case of Mau Forest restoration, the prime minister had the option of appeasing the Kalenjin community by playing at the whims of populism for the sake of votes. However, he believed that Kenyans, including the Kalenjins, are better off with a restored Mau Forest. Any other argument to the contrary would be counterproductive to the lives of all Kenyans. Therefore, Mr. Odinga chose the voice of reason and chose to do what is right, knowing very well that it would be suicidal to political ambitions. Contrary to the beliefs that the prime minister is selfish, he chose to suffer the...
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