India imports 2 billion in petroleum, machinery and transport equipment, edible oils, fertilizer, jewelry, iron, and steel. India's major trade partners are the United States, Russia, Japan, Iraq, and Iran.
India's nuclear tests in May 1998 seriously damaged Indian-American relations. President Clinton imposed wide ranging sanctions pursuant to the 1994 Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act. The United States encouraged India to sign the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty immediately and without condition. The non proliferation dialogue initiated after the 1998 nuclear tests has bridged many of the gaps in understanding between the countries. However, India has yet to sign the CTBT, agree to a fissile material production moratorium, or define its intentions on acquiring a nuclear deterrent clearly.
The Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the single-largest party in the Lok Sabha(lower house of Parliament) elections in September 1999. The BJP currently leads a coalition government under Prime Minister A.B. Vajpayee. The coalition reflects the ongoing transition in Indian politics away from the historically dominant and national-based Congress Party toward smaller, narrower-based regional parties. This process has been underway throughout much of the past decade and is likely to continue in the future. The Congress Party, led by Sonia Gandhi, holds the second-largest number of seats in the Lok Sabha. Priding itself as a secular, centrist party, the Congress has been the historically dominant political party in India. Its performance in national elections has steadily declined during the last decade. The Janata Dal (United) Party claims to be a national party and advocates a secular and socialist ideology and draws much of its popular support from Muslims, lower castes, and tribals.
In India, religion is a way of life. It is an integral part of the entire Indian tradition. For the majority of Indians, religion permeates every aspect of life, from common place daily chores to education and politics.
Air pollution, water pollution and garbage are serious problems in India. ... Pollution is so common in India for a variety of reasons. ... Currently there are over 100 million challah stoves in India (Das). ... Air pollution has become so bad in India that it can now be seen from space (Air Pollution Fifth Leading Cause of Death in India). ... Garbage Garbage and trash is common sight in the street in India. ...
India is fast progressing in the field of space research. ... It was known as India's first development rocket flight. ... It was a milestone in the space journey of India as it brought to India the honour of being a space nation. ... India launched INSAT-1A on April 10, 1982. ... It marked the opening of new horizons for India. ...
Such incident took place in India in 1998. ... United Nations and the U.S condemned India. ... India wanted to make a stand for itself. ... If I India was to be penalized according to that sanction U.S. should stop any trade with India but in past years India has become one of the hot spots for U.S. to open up its software industry. The third article by Martin Sieff titled "Passage to India" introduces political issues and represents India as center of attention. ...
Global Warfare: India's Nuclear Testing Within the last decade, India and Pakistan's ongoing struggle with Kashmir has peaked due to nuclear warfare testing. ... The conflict between India and Pakistan has revolved around Kashmir. ... India has been ruling with brutal force towards the Kashmiris. ... In 1995, before the nuclear testing, the United States exports to India were $3.2 billion, while imports from India were an impressive $5.8 billion. In 1996 the figures had risen: imports from India reached $6.8 billion. ...
The British East India Company imperialized India politically and economically, setting the stage for British India, and allowing the company to be the most powerful economic force that had ever been created. ... Once the seven years war was over, 1756-1763, England took over almost all of India and the Dutch, French and Portuguese trade was removed from India and the East India. ... The company had imperialized India economically. ... The company also changed India forever. ... It also set the stage for Britain's control of India, or British India, and caused the Britain to rule Ind...
The Changing Political Economy of India As India's political economy evolves from mixed economy into a system of free enterprise, initial strides have tapered as the world's largest democracy struggles to shed policies of the "License Raj" and staggering illiteracy and poverty rates. ... In the end, these policies put India at a disadvantage when attempting to lure foreign capital. India must work to lower the poverty level hundreds of millions are currently experiencing. ... Political leaders will need to commit to a long-term, strategic goal of making India a world power....
Why India for surrogacy? ... In India, medical advances are happening everyday. ... Health in India is a big issue being dealt with as we speak. ... India is doing everything in their power to make India one of the healthiest places on the Earth. ... Unlike in The United States, India cares for their surrogates. ...
One problem is that there are too many languages in India. ... There are at least six different languages in India. ... The next big problem is that India is becoming overpopulated. ... India's food supply is decreasing and cannot keep up with the rapid growth of India's population. ... The life expectancy in India is fifty-nine years compared the U. ...
In this assignment I am going to be looking at the culture of India . ... I think the women in India look beautiful in their clothing, and the food of India is lovely. ... This has a lot of significance to the men of India. ... As India is a country of diversities, it is visible in the area of religion. The main religion of India is hinduism, but Islam, Sikhism, Christianity, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism and Baha'i Faith are all used across India. ...
The events of this rebellion, which is also known as 'India's first war of Independence' should be remembered as it led to permanent changes in how India was governed. This also shows what India was like before and how much the country has changed. ... Another area of change brought into India was the development of communication and transport. ... This enabled India to create an international outlook and connections with global economies. ... This also shows the traditions of India before the rebellion. ...
