Questions From The Hindu (18 October, 2013)
1. “Key to sustaining economic growth and promoting development is good governance and quality decision-making.” Examine the factors that affect good governance and ethical decision making in the higher echelons of government. (200 Words)
2. Sarojini Varadappan (50 Words)
3. How can India allay the fears of nuclear suppliers about India’s nuclear liability law without amending it? (150 Words)
4. Critically comment on the recent assertive and independent foreign policy stance of Russia in its sphere of influence. (200 Words)
5. Marange diamond field (50 Words)
6. What feasible strategies would you suggest for our cities to reduce air pollution? Examine why Indian cities have failed to tackle air pollution effectively. (200 Words)
7. Sein Win (50 Words)
8. Do you think India can afford universal health coverage system? What are the constraints in its implementation? Suggest solutions for its effective implementation. (250 Words)
9. Should Indian press, both print and electronic, be regulated by the government? Analyze the merits and demerits of such a measure. Suggest alternative measures to bring ethics and objectivity in media coverage of events. (250 Words)
10. “As towns grow into cities and cities morph into metropolises, urban ecology seems to be losing ground to urgent demands for improved infrastructure.” Critically evaluate in the Indian context. (250 Words)
11. Write a critical note on the National Green Tribunal as an effective grievances redressal forum. (200 Words)
