03, December 2013
1. “Most importantly for regional stability, the completion of India’s maritime deterrent skews the India-Pakistan nuclear competition in favor of India.” Comment in the light of Indian navy’s recent acquisition of various capabilities. (200 Words)
The Hindu -1
2. Analyze the trend of voter turn out during the major Indian elections since 1951. (200 Words)
3. “Domestic exploration and acquisition of assets abroad are two sides of India’s quest for stepping up energy supplies.” Examine how far has India succeeded on these two fronts two step up its energy supplies? Explain the hurdles it has faced in the process. (250 Words)
4. Should India play a major role in resolving international conflicts involving other countries? What is India’s response so far? Explain why. (200 Words)
5. Analyse key issues related to the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) Bill, 2013. Why some states are opposing the Bill? Examine. (200 Words) (expect this question tomorrow)
6. Why is there an opposition to the proposed Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) between Kabul and Washington? Examine highlighting the implications of such an agreement to the regional security.(200 Words)
7. What is ECB? What are the broad guidelines regarding it? (150 Words)
8. Bodleian Library (50 Words)
9. ” Reforms in the power sector must run in a businesslike manner, with the completion of their social objectives.” Analyze the reforms so far implemented in the power sector and how the have impacted the consumers. Explain what needs to be done to make electricity affordable to consumers. (250 Words)
10. Secular stagnation (50 Words)
11. “India should first look at its North-East, not the East.” Comment. (200 Words)
12. International Cancer Genome Consortium (100 Words)
13. Tumor Suppressor Gene (50 Words)
