Questions From The Hindu 23/10/2013
1. What is the root cause of border dispute between India and China? Discuss the important measures taken by both countries so far to maintain peace at the border. (200 Words)
2. Cheyyur Ultra Mega Power Project and Udangudi thermal power project (50 Words)
3. Briefly explain the functioning of Voda Voda Energo Reactor. (150 Words)
4. What measures does government usually take to tame rising food inflation? Explain (200 Words)
5. Do you agree with the view that giving more powers to Gram Sabha hinders economic growth in the tribal regions? Comment. (150 Words)
6. Throw light on Tagore’s thoughts on nationalism. (200 Words)
7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power generation? Is the fear of nuclear disaster post-Fukushima disaster justified? Comment. (250 Words)
8. Is Russia forging strong relationships with only Shia majority countries in the Gulf region? Comment. (200 Words)
9. Why Turkey is keen on joining EU? Explain (150 Words)
10. Write a note on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) project (100 Words)
11. “Introducing species to areas outside their historical range is a controversial strategy.” Explain why. (150 Words)
12. What are the advantages of converting adult cells into stem cells, an invented process which won 2012 Nobel prize for Medicine? (150 Words)
13. “The passage of the long-pending Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill confers several benefits to the organised pension sector.” Critically examine. (250 Words)
14. “The right to life and dignity are the most important of all human rights … and this must be demonstrated by the state in everything it does, including the way it punishes criminals.” Do you agree with this view? Comment. (200 Words)
15. ” While the response of Brazil, post revelation of NSA espionage activities on foreign governments, is vehement and vocal, and that of India is muted.” Comment. (200 Words)
16. Why the search for the presence of methane on Mars is so important for scientists? What contribution from India’s Mars exploration mission, if it succeeds, is expected? (200 Words)
