What are some of the major problems in India?
Major problems in India include various human rights issues, corruption in government, widespread poverty, societal violence based on religion, an overburdened judicial system, so-called “honor killings” and caste bias. The relative importance of each of these issues is subjective and difficult to determine.
Which is the most neglected issue in India?
Healthcare is a neglected issue in India, as major attention drawers are agriculture, infrastructure and IT.
When was the environmental situation worse in India?
Nature is also causing some drastic effects on India. The situation was worse between 1947 through 1995.
What are the problems in Jammu and Kashmir?
Conflicts in the northeastern states of Jammu and Kashmir and the Naxalite belt have displaced large numbers of people. Insurgents in the area have committed a number of crimes and human rights abuses, including kidnapping, rape, and the use of child soldiers.
Are there any problems with the Indian scout?
Started by Dr.Shifty in Indian Scout Problems & Issues: This thread on the international forum speaks of Indian recalling and replacing Scout starters. Does anyone have info on whether this recall is…
Why was there famine in India during World War 2?
Some commentators have identified British government inaction as a contributing factor to the severity of famines during the time India was under British rule. Famine largely ended by the start of the 20th century with the 1943 Bengal famine being an exception related to complications during World War II.
How did the East India Company deal with the famine?
The stock price of the East India Company fell sharply as a result. The company was forced to obtain a loan of £1 million from the Bank of England to fund the annual military budget of between £60,000–1 million.
What did Kautilya do to stop the famine in India?
This treatise is commonly attributed to Kautilya who was also known as Vishnugupta (Chanakya), who recommended that a good king should build new forts and water-works and share his provisions with the people, or entrust the country to another king. Historically, Indian rulers have employed several methods of famine relief.