Questions From The Hindu, 13/11/2013
1. Explain how NDM manages disasters caused by earthquakes? Are our major cities ready to face such disasters? Comment. (200 Words)
2. Do you agree with the view that Karnataka’s Shaadi Bhagya scheme is unconstitutional? Substantiate. (150 Words)
3. What are the obstacles faced being by governments in developing tribal areas across the country? Do you think present schemes implemented by the Union government for the welfare of tribal areas are yielding results? Explain why. (250 Words)
4. Integrated Global Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD) (50 Words)
5. Comment on India’s efforts to protect children under five from deaths caused by preventable diseases. (200 Words)
6. Examine the status of implementation of Sachar committee report. Suggest measures to improve the status of minorities in India. (200 Words)
7. Comment on the need for amending Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. (150 Words)
8. Tasmanian tiger (50 Words)
9. Significance of Higgs boson particle to Science (100 Words)
10. Comment on the geopolitical interests of USA in the WANA region. (150 Words)
11. International Security Assistance Force (50 Words)
12. The picture in Afghanistan today is bleak: worsening security, ubiquitous Taliban presence, poor coordination between donors and the government, a slowing economy, and increasing insecurity. Elaborate. (200 Words)
13. Why is Rupee depreciating? What are the main domestic reasons? Analyze. (200 Words)
14. Throw light on India – UK relations in R&D. (150 Words)
