Questions From The Hindu – 03/10/2013
Opinion Page
1. Does terror have a religion? Explain it in the Indian context. (200 Words)
2. “For the establishment of full diplomatic relationship between USA and Iran, apart from their mutual mistrust, there are other external forces within the region which are acting as roadblock.” Comment. (200 Words)
3. It is observed that the media and the collective public sentiment are increasingly influencing the outcome of court judgements. Is natural justice a victim here? Does this affect certain class of society? Critically analyze. (250 Words)
4. Short Notes: a) Bilateral Investment Treaties (BIT) (50 Words)
b) Investment Treaty Arbitration (ITA) (50 Words)
National
5. “Prior sanction from a competent authority is mandatory for a magistrate to take cognisance of a private complaint for ordering a probe or taking cognisance of a charge sheet against a public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act.” What is the justification behind this judgement? Do you think this will serve its purpose? Analyze. (250 Words)
6. Short Note: India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) (100 Words)
International
7. Short Note: Tom Clancey (50 Words)
8. Short Note: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (100 Words)
Science and Tech
9. Short Note: The Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) (150 Words)
10. Short Note: Plasma Acceleration (100 Words)
