Deepa M ARCHIVES February 08, 2014 INTERNATIONAL India-Pakistan bilateral trade for 2012-2013 increased In 2012-2013 it was $2.6 billion up from previous year $1.9 billion. Several proposals between two sides pending: 24/7 trade of all goods through wagah-attari border, Dismantling of negative list of 1209 items bringing down the sensitive list of items to 100 …
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Question 1 Write short note on ‘Relative Deprivation’ (200 words/ IAS 1999) Question 2 Describe the distinctive features of tribal communities in India. Discuss the factors affecting tribal identity.(300 words/ IAS 2006)
Question 1 Whereas Downs’ model is largely dependent on a theory of psychological motivation, Niskanen’s model is framed by neo-classical thinking. In the light of the above, discuss the public choice approach to decision-making. [CSM 2011/250 Words] Question 2 The Systems Approach is relevant even today for organizational analysis. Discuss how Chester Barnard and David Easton …
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Topic: Forms of Government Question Is a democratic government better than a benevolent dictatorship? Give reasons for your answer. (250 words/UPSC 2013) Next Topic: Forms of Government
Comment on the following in 200 words Question 1 Alienation is the lynchpin of Marxism (200 words) Question 2 Early Marx and later Marx. (200 words) (source: Althusser’s notion of epistemological break in Marx)
Topic: Mauryan Empire Question 1 Examine the administrative system of the Mauryas and discuss briefly the causes of disintegration of the Mauryan Empire. (200 words) Question 2 Discuss critically the relative importance of the different source for the history of the Mauryan period. (200 words) Next Topic: Mauryan Empire
Topic: Settlement Question State the geographical factors which influence rural house types in India. (300 words/ CSM 2009) Next Topic: Cultural setting
Question 1 Distinguish between Strong and weak sustainability. (200 words) Question 2 Short notes on Green NNP. (200 words) Next Topic: Indian Economy post-liberalisation
Topics: Growth; Development; Employment; Inclusive growth and issues associated with it; and Government Budgeting 1. In the normal course of economic development of a country, the primary and the secondary sector provide a base for the services or tertiary sector to grow. However, in India, on the contrary, the services sector has ‘outperformed’ all …
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By- DEEPA M ARCHIVES February 09, 2014 NATIONAL Disability Bill proposed amendments New definition of persons with disability ‘high support’ and ‘rehabilitation’ Persons with disabilities to enjoy legal capacity on an equal basis with others in all aspects All educational institution funded or recognized by the government to provide inclusive education. Ensuring reasonable accommodation for …
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~Zenia Kaur It is no less than a blessing, when you know you have people behind your back, your parents, siblings, friends, teachers, well-wishers who believe in your dreams, in you, in your ability to achieve them. While criticism is other side of the coin, one shouldn’t feel let down if somebody discourages you. The …
ARCHIVES 11, February 2014 1. Write a note on the composition and functions of UPSC. Also critically examine its relationship with the government at the centre and states. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. Does India need to enact a substantive law making all forms of manipulation of sports, corruption and malpractices of sports a criminal offence? …
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