Anthropology – Answer Writing Challenge

Topics 2.1 The Nature of Culture: The concept and characteristics of culture and civilization; Ethnocentrism vis-à-vis cultural Relativism. 2.2 The Nature of Society: Concept of Society; Society and Culture; Social Institutions; Social groups; and Social stratification.   Write short notes on the following (200 words) 1)        Social structure. 2)        Social organization. 3)        Community. 4)        Society.   Tomorrow’s …

History – Answer Writing Challenge

           1. SOURCES   1. “Ancient Indians had no taste for historiography; their scholars cared more for  religious, spiritual and philosophical studies. Indian historiography is essentially an Islamic heritage..“ Comment upon this statement with special reference to the contemporary writers and their works which help us in the reconstruction of history of the early …

Public Administration – Answer Writing Challenge

1.       Introduction: Meaning, scope and significance of Public Administration; Question 1 “In its broadest sense, the administration can be defined as the activities of group cooperating to accomplish common goals.” Evaluate. Question 2  “..it would appear that any definition of this field [Public Administration] would be either so encompassing as to call forth the …

VIDEO – Amendment to APMC Act- Will it Bring Relief From Souring Prices?

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_6v_NMU2NQ&w=560&h=315] Summary – The debate is cornered around the proposed amendment by the UPA Government in the APMC Act. This moves comes in order to bring relief from prevailing high prices of fruits and vegetables. The high prices have affected the common man the most and also the farmers. Firstly, What is APMC Act? What …

MOTIVATION – Inner Strength

                                      Rishave Verma      Throw your heart over the fence and rest will follow.                                                        (Norman Vincent Peale) On the threshold of recording her blockbuster album, Unforgettable, Natalie Cole wrestled with her inner self. The notion of electronically marrying the segments of her dad’s famous 1951 song with her voice in response was a bold and unprecedented experiment …