Questions From The Hindu, 22/11/2013
1. What aspects of centre-state relations are at conflict in the case of implementation of recommendations of High-Level Working Group (HLWG) on Western Ghats (headed by Kasturirangan) by the state governments? Explain. (150 Words)
2. Explain the history of Naga insurgency in the North Eastern region of the country. Do you think their demands are reasonable? Critically comment. (200 Words)
3. Write a note on India’s attempts at sourcing energy resources from Central Asian countries. (150 Words)
4. What important amendments were made to different rape related acts through Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill-2013? Do you think strong laws deter rapes? Critically examine. (200 Words)
5. Why has internet governance drawn lot of attention lately? In your opinion, do you think countries need a centralized watchdog to look after the issues concerned with internet governance or it should be left to individual discretion of the countries? Comment. (200 Words)
6. Nitin Desai (20 Words)
7. “To understand the problem of malnutrition, one must integrate economic, behavioural, medical, environmental, and social aspects.” Elaborate. (200 Words)
8. The Indian Seismic and GNSS Network (ISGN) Project (100 Words)
9. Why is it necessary to properly understand the mechanism of Monsoon? Explain importance of Monsoon to India’s economy. (250 Words)
10. NWA 7533 (50 Words)
11. Yulia Tymoshenko (50 Words)
12. Write a note on role of NGOs in climate change negotiations. (150 Words)
13. What challenges are ahead for the successful operation of Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) ? How can it overcome those challenges? Explain (200 Words)
Courtesy: The Hindu
