Short Answer TypeWhy was the U.S. attacked by the terrorists on 11th September, 2001? How did the U.S. react to it?
What led to the evolution of the European Union from an economic union to an increasingly political one?
”Global commons have not only common, but differentiated responsibilities.” Do you agree with this view? Why?
What is meant by globalisation? Explain any three cultural consequences of globalisation.
Globalisation is a multi- dimensional concept. Globalisation as a concept fundamentally deals with flows.
Cultural consequences:
(i) External influences simply enlarge our choices and sometimes they modify our culture without overwhelming the traditional. For example, the burger is no substitute for masala dosa and, therefore, does not pose any real challenge. In the same way blue jeans can go well with a homespun Khadi Kurta.
(ii) Globalisation broadened our cultural outlook and generates cultural homogenisation, making cultures more different and distinctive.
(iii) The culture of a developed society leaves its imprint on a less powerful society and the world begins to look more like a dominant power wishes it to be.
In which year did the Congress Party win 415 Lok Sabha seats? Who became the Prime Minister at that time?
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