1. Write a short note on Service Tax Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme 2013 (100 Words)
2. Why is there an increase in incidents of gold smuggling into the country? Explain. (150 Words)
3. “The bubbling debate over the idea of secular stagnation in the West may prove to have far-reaching intellectual and practical consequences for the world.” What is secular stangnation? What can India learn from it? Examine. (200 Words)
4. “Involving farmers in the decision-making process would be a good place to begin to effectively use increased the funds meant for R&D in agricultural research institutions.” Elaborate. (200 Words)
5. How does the success of nuclear talks in Geneva between Iran and p5+1 countries ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran? (150 Words)
6. East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) (50 Words)
7. “Asia’s balance of power will be determined principally by events in East Asia and the Indian Ocean.” Comment (200 Words)
8. Do you think India and Japan are Asia’s natural-born allies? Critically analyze the evolving relationship between India and Japan in trade and strategic affairs. (250 Words)
9. Cyber Coalition 2013 (50 Words)
10. “The objective must be to ring-fence the acquired capability so its use can only be peaceful.” Elucidate the statement in the light of recent agreement between Iran and the west regarding Iran’s nuclear program. (200 Words)
