24, February 2014
1. What is the criteria for granting special category State status to Indian states? Do you think granting of this special status helps states to develop? Analyze with examples. (200 Words)
2. What are stem cells? Throw light on the status of stem cell research in India. (200 Words)
3. What are the major factors behind high voters turn-out in recent elections in India? Examine the role of the Election Commission in detail. (200 Words)
4. What are the major threats to banking services by the cybercriminals? How vulnerable is Indian banking system to such threats? Examine. (200 Words)
5. Why is qunioa being promoted by the WHO across the world? Examine. (200 Words)
6. “Indian elections are a ritualistic, five-yearly obeisance to democracy that hides the appalling state of the country’s institutions, in particular Parliament which today resembles a wrestling arena.” Critically comment. (200 Words)
7. “India’s future is imperilled if its Parliament is imperilled.” Do you agree with this statement? Comment. (200 Words)
8. What is capital account liberalisation (CAL)? Should India go for it? What are the risks and advantages of CAL? Examine. (200 Words)
