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GS QUESTION...... Substantiate, with examples, the view that the Indian Constitution is a hallmark of rigid and flexible constitution. How has this rigidity and flexibility helped the Indian Constitution for more than seven decades, while many other decolonised countries have either replaced or subverted their respective constitutions?

Question.. Substantiate, with examples, the view that the Indian Constitution is a hallmark of rigid and flexible constitution. How has this rigidity and flexibility helped the Indian Constitution for more than seven decades, while many other decolonised countries have either replaced or subverted their respective constitutions? POINTS -  I. Rigid & flexible feature of constitution  II. Features & nature of amendments of constitution  III. Features of Balance of change & continuity  IV. Conclusion  ANSWER -                  Based upon the provisions made for its amendment, a constitution can be flexible or rigid or a mixture of both. A flexible constitution can be amended by ordinary law-making exercise, while a rigid constitution can be amended by a very difficult and special procedure. As regards to Indian constitution, it strikes a balance between rigidi...

PSIR QUESTION... 30. What is the relationship between regionalism and globalization? Is regionalism a stepping stone or a stumbling block?

Today's question... What is the relationship between regionalism and globalization? Is regionalism a stepping stone or a stumbling block? Points - Define regionalism & globalization Explain the relationship between them Give conclusion Answer - ●Define regionalism & globalization Regionalism and globalisation are two very different concepts: yet they inevitably work together. In international relations, regionalism is the expression of a common sense of identity and purpose combined with the creation and implementation of institutions that express a particular identity and shape collective action within a geographical region. Anthony Giddens defines globalisation as the intensification of worldwide social relations linking distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many thousands of miles away and vice versa. ●Explain the relationship between them Regional economic blocs have tended to be formed in part becaus...

PSIR QUESTION... 28. Discuss the progress towards the improvement of status of woman since the adoption of Beijing action plan.

today's question..... Discuss the progress towards the improvement of status of woman since the adoption of Beijing action plan. Points -  Describe Beijing Action Plan Discuss the progress happened over the years Give conclusion Answer - ●Describe Beijing Action Plan “ Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action” was a resolution adopted by the UN at the end of the Fourth World Conference on Women on 15 September 1995. The resolution adopted to promulgate a set of principles concerning the equality of men and women. ●Discuss the progress happened over the years In 2015, Beijing + 20 review meeting was held in New York to review the 20 years implementation at National and regional level and to decide Post-2015 action for gender equality. The progress as discussed in the meeting was mixed with several positives with hosts of concerns remaining. Many women survive on less than $2 a day and the problem of feminization of poverty is still persistent. At primary scho...

PSIR QUESTION.. 29. Critically examine the justification of democratic peace theory. Give suggestion to make world order more democratic.

Today's question....Critically examine the justification of democratic peace theory. Give suggestion to make world order more democratic. Points -  Briefly explain democratic peace theory Give points both in favor & against the theory Give suggestions to make world order more democratic Give conclusion. Answer - Briefly explain democratic peace theory Democratic peace theory pioneered by US Scholar Michael Doyle is a theory which posits that democracies are hesitant to engage in armed conflict with other identified democracies. In contrast to theories explaining war engagement, it is a "theory of peace" outlining motives that dissuade statesponsored violence. Give points both in favor & against the theory Study by J.L. Ray found that democracies are more likely to ally with one another than with other states, forming alliances which are likely to last longer than alliances involving non-democracies. Spencer R. Weart says that democracies ...

PSIR QUESTION... 27. Examine the relevance of nuclear deterrence in the age of complex interdependence. What is the role of norms in nuclear non-proliferation

Today's question....Examine the relevance of nuclear deterrence in the age of complex interdependence. What is the role of norms in nuclear non-proliferation? Points - Explain nuclear deterrence Explain complex interdependence Explain how complex interdependence has rendered nuclear deterrence ineffective Conclude first part on following lines Examine the role of norms in nuclear non-proliferation Answer - ●Explain nuclear deterrence Deterrence is a realist approach to peace. It means discouraging an aggressor to act, by instilling doubt or fear in their mind about the possible consequences of the action. THOMAS SHELLING describes nuclear deterrence as the idea that if there were even a small risk that conventional attack would cause an opponent to escalate to nuclear conflict in response, that risk would deter the conventional attack. Realists consider nuclear deterrence as the most important factor behind the nonoccurrence of Third World War. They argue that ...

PSIR QUESTION... 26. Is the concept of balance of power still relevant in the 21st century? Give arguments in support of your views.

Today's question 26.. Is the concept of balance of power still relevant in the 21st century? Give arguments in support of your views Points - Introduction: Explain the basic concepts related to balance of power Discuss the relevance of balance of power: Why there is a question mark? Conclusion: Answer - ●Introduction: Explain the basic concepts related to balance of power. Balance of power is considered as fundamental law of International politics at par with Newton’s theory of gravity . Balance of power is based on realist assumptions and is based on the interactions between states in Europe originating gin 17th century Westphalian world order. Balance of power works in a situation of multi polarity. It is applicable in a regional context. The basic assumptions behind this theory are that international actor is absent, international politics is anarchical, nations are interested in protection of national interest. For the sake of protection on national inter...

PSIR QUESTION... 24. Discuss the evolution on political sociology and what are the strengths and weaknesses of political sociology approach?

Today's question.. Discuss the evolution on political sociology and what are the strengths and weaknesses of political sociology approach? Points  Start by defining comparative politics and Political Sociology Approach Give the evolution of Political Sociology Approach Give the strength Give the weaknesses Conclusion  Answer - ●Start by defining comparative politics and Political Sociology Approach Comparative politics is the study and appraisal of domestic politics across countries. Amongst several approaches, political sociology explores to understand the process of interaction between government and society, decision making authorities and conflicting social forces andinterests. It is the study of interactions and relationships between politics and civilisation; between a political system and its social, economic and cultural environment. ●Give the evolution of Political Sociology Approach Political Sociology can be traced as back to Aristotle’s “Theo...

PSIR QUESTION...... 23. Write short note on over developed state.

Today's question.. Write short note on over developed state. Points  Define State and give Alavi’s definition of over-developed State Elaborate on over-developed State Give conclusion Answer  ●Define State and give Alavi’s definition of over-developed State Concept of State comprises the core of Political thought. Political thought has been defined as “thought about the State, its structure, its nature, and its purpose”. Hamza Alavi by the theory of over-developed state, gives an account of the vacuum that is present in between the state and society with regards to modernity. There exists a structural mismatch exists between the 'political' and 'social' evolution in post-colonial societies. ●Elaborate on over-developed State Alavi, a Pakistani sociologist applied his Structuralist approach regarding dominance of State in South Asian countries, and talked about the State in 3rd world countries which developed faster than their societies. Their...