Questions From The Hindu – 15/10/2013
1.What is Law of the Sea? Explain provisions of UNCLOS in relation to recent developments with respect to India. (200 Words)
2. What is the difference between headline inflation and core inflation? Explain why low inflation is very important for high economic growth. (250 Words)
3. “In spite of recent failures and successes in managing several man made and natural disasters, India is yet to learn a lot in terms of preparedness and post-disaster management.” Comment. (200 Words)
4. Will burgeoning ‘demographic dividend’ ever transform into ‘political dividend’ for political parties? Give your opinion. (200 Words)
5. Index Traded Funds (50 Words)
6. Should markets be sensitive to political developments and sensational news? Give your views. (150 Words)
7. “Common man needs infrastructure, not freebies.” Examine the statement in the light of increasing tendency of governments to dole out freebies to woo voters. (200 Words)
8. “In India, certain actions of the state and the society continue to legitimize the caste system mocking the rule of law.” Critically comment. (250 Words)
9. “India should capitalize the goodwill it holds in Afghanistan to its strategic interest lest its ambitious neighbors fill the void, especially China which takes a long-term view of its interests and pursues them relentlessly.” Analyze. (250 Words)
10. What are the major disagreements between the developed and developing countries in the climate change negotiations? Explain (200 Words)
