International

Mikhail Gorbachev is one of the prominent figures who are believed to have had their part in bringing the end to the Cold War. It may also be said that he is the most controversial character among them. We have seen a multitude of contrasting opinions about the motivations and consequences of Gorbachev’s statesmanship, ranging … Read more DMPQ- Evaluate critically the role of Mikhail Gorbachev in the fall of Soviat union.

At the fourth BRICS Summit in New Delhi (2012), the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa considered the possibility of setting up a new Development Bank  to mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS  and other emerging economies, as well as in developing countries. They directed Finance  Ministers to … Read more DMPQ-What is new development bank? Also mention the main objectives of the bank.

ADR and GDR are route used by Indian corporate sector used for foreign direct investment.In the absence of  convertibility, Indian companies cannot access the global capital market by issuance of  shares just as they can be in the domestic market. To enable companies to access global  markets, companies can issue shares, but instead of selling … Read more DMPQ-Critically differentiate between American depository receipts (ADR) and Global depository receipts(GDR).

. The conflict with China on the borders of Ladakh, and the brutal murder of 20 Indian soldiers has led to furious allegations by retired service officers as well as opposition leaders of ‘another’ intelligence failure. A disjointed Indian intelligence system appears to have permitted China the crucial time window to initially move forces into … Read more DMPQ- Disscuss the major intelliegence Challenges India facing in the context of recent India china border dispute.

Patent A patent is granted for an invention which is a new product or process involving an  inventive step and capable of industrial application. “New invention ’ means the subject  matter has not fallen in public domain or that it does not form part of the state of the  art; Inventive step is the feature(s) … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the various types of Intellectual property rights.

India’s main strategic challenge comes from its prosperous northern neighbour; China. It can be said that China and India, are going to make uneasy neighbours. For the two nuclear-armed nations to rise, almost simultaneously, without conflict will require either adroit diplomacy or a miracle; possibly both. The all weather Sino-Pakistan alliance, with its strong anti-Indian … Read more DMPQ- . Discuss the main causes escalating maritime challenges for India.

One of the most important challenges of border management is integration of local community in 4 border management. Preventing alienation of border population, winning their hearts and minds by formulating people inclusive border management policies is of paramount importance. There is need to recognise the local bordering community as a prime stakeholder in border management. … Read more DMPQ- . How can community participation is one of the important factors in border management ?

China and its engagements in the Indian Ocean Region is set to grow at a rapid pace until the near future. China’s setting up of its base in Djibouti is ideal during peacetime but there is also a significant presence of other militaries such as the US, France, Japan, etc, which shall render the Chinese … Read more DMPQ- China has been actively engaged in expanding its footprint in Indian Ocean. Explain what kind of threat China pose for India in Indian ocean.

. There have been a series of lone wolf terrorist strikes across the world. From 2014 Sydney hostage crisis to Paris knife attack  are among the prominent incidents. A lone wolf attack is undertaken by a very small group or an individual in support of a larger cause, but without the overall supervision or support … Read more DMPQ- Terrorists organizations like ISIS are using lone wolf attacks. What do you understand by ‘lone wolf attacks’? What threat does this pose to India?

The New Deal itself created millions of jobs and sponsored public works projects that reached most every county in the nation. Federal protection of bank deposits ended the dangerous trend of bank runs. Abuse of the stock market was more clearly defined and monitored to prevent collapses in the future. The Social Security system was … Read more DMPQ- Critically evaluate the achievements of new deal to end the recession in the United States of America.