Mention any four political consequences of globalization.
Political Consequences:
(i) Globalisation results in an erosion of state capacity.
(ii) The old ‘welfare state’ is now giving way to a more minimalist state.
(iii) In place of the Welfare state, it is the market that becomes the prime determinant of economic and social priorities.
(iv) The entry and the increased role of MNC all over the world leads to a reduction in the capacity of governments to take decisions on their own.
Study the cartoon given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:
(a) The mighty soldier with weapons represents which country?
(b) Why do names of various countries appear on his uniform?
(c) What important message does the cartoon convey to the World?
Note: The following questions are for Blind candidates only, in lieu of e. No. 22:
(i) Define hegemony.
(ii) Differentiate between the hegemony of hard power and the hegemony of soft power
As decided by the member States in 2005, highlight any four steps to make the United Nations more relevant in the changing context.
