Summary: The conviction of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, after the case was made to drag on for 18 years, has brought to fore once again the laxity in the justice delivery system. The influential and wealthy dragging the case at the cost of justice has much been discussed. There are similar other cases …
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ARCHIVES 30 September 2014 World History 1) In the long run, the Locarno Treaty (December 1925) was descriptive both of the Treaty of Versailles and of the Covenant. Examine. (200 Words) Reference 2) Most of the European Revolutions of 1848 were nationalist as well as popular insurrection against foreign rule and repressive policy of Metternich. Comment (200 …
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ARCHIVES 30 September 2014 1) What is achievement motivation ? Create achievement motivation plan for rural people. (150 Words) 2) How can psychological principles can be used to conserve electricity? Develop a plan. (150 Words) 3) Is personality consistent?Support by relevant studies.
ARCHIVES 30 September 2014 Q1) Is the speculative demand for money responsible for the presence of involuntary unemployment in Keynesian system?Give reasons (200 Words) Q2) In Keynesian theory ” rate of interest is what it is because it is expected to become other than it is. If it is not expected to become other than …
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ARCHIVES 30 September 2014 Topics covered 1. Meaning, nature and scope of HRM 2. Recruitment process, selection process, orientation and placement Questions- 1. In current era of modern organizations what strategic changes do you feel should me made in arena of HRM? Highlight some important aspects relating to rising service sector in India. ( 20 …
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ARCHIVES 30 September 2014 Topic – Legislative, Executive and Judicial control over administration Answer in 250 words: 1. “Executive control over administration is much more real.” Comment. 2. “The controls exercised over administration by legislature are, in sum, of greater theoretical than practical efficiency.” Comment. 3. At one extreme, the vigour of judicial control may …
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ARCHIVES 30 September 2014 1) Write notes on any three of the following in not more than 200 words each:- (a) Orthogenetic and heterogenetic factors of social change in India. (b) The changing position of woman in India. (c) Jajmani system. (d) Panchayati Raj 2) Examine on the basis of empirical evidence whether castes are …
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ARCHIVES 30 September 2014 Q13. “Inland Waterways will create more issues than solving some problems for India”. Comment http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/first-push-to-inland-waterways-on-cards/article6275506.ece http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/inland-waterways-project-will-kill-ganga/article6289042.ece Q14. What is the significance of ‘String Theory’? Mention the contribution of Dr Ashok Sen towards scientific development of India. http://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/everyday-myths/string-theory.htm http://www.nuclecu.unam.mx/~alberto/physics/string.html http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/physics-is-fun-if-you-like-it-ashoke-sen/article3732237.ece http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/elementary-particles-may-be-thought-of-as-small-black-holes/article6335341.ece Q15. Write short notes on(150 Words) Artificial Photosynthesis Energy harvesting Ambient …
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ARCHIVES 30 September 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) Though Green Energy is crucial to India’s energy security efforts, there is a dearth of investment in the sector. Examine what efforts have been made by the Union government to increase investments in green energy in India. Business Standard 2) As envisioned …
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SUMMARY: After having been recognised internationally as the most dangerous terrorist organisation, Islamic State also known as ISIS is now facing a concerted attack from a global coalition led by the United States. The US forces have launched air attacks and held territories in Iraq and Syria. Syria, which is worst affected, finds itself in …
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ARCHIVES 29 September 2014 You are visiting a famous animal zoo with your husband and two children. Your family is near a lion’s enclosure enjoying the view of Asiatic lion pride. Your husband is explaining to your children some interesting facts about these lions. While doing so, an 18 year old boy, standing next to …
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ARCHIVES 29 September 2014 Answer in 250 words: 1) What is man-machine system in the context of human engineering? Highlight the applications of human engineering in defense with reference to equipment design? 2) Which psychological measures can be used to reduce terrorism? 3) “Its not always easy to distinguish between punishment and negative reinforcement”. Comment
ARCHIVES 29 September 2014 Q1) By restricting social benefits to BPL households, the poverty line ( in India) will be fully converted from a statistical benchmark to a real life social division” Dreze. Discuss ? (200 Words) Q2) What are the different measures of money supply? Explain the concept of money multiplier and state the factors …
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ARCHIVES 29 September 2014 Answer in 250 words: 1) In what sense is family a primary group? Examine the correspondence between the nature and functions of the family on the one hand and the nature and functions of the state on the other, in a changing society. 2) Explain the basic features of “bureaucracy” and …
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ARCHIVES 29 September 2014 World History 1) Discuss the emergence of neo-imperialism in the late nineteenth century. (200 Words) Reference Reference-2 2) The capitalism which gave the European empires their apparent solidarity and permanence also hastened their downfall. Comment. (200 Words) Reference-1 Reference-2
ARCHIVES 29 September 2014 Q1. What do you understand by “Nuclear Doctrine of India”? Do you think India needs to revisit its nuclear doctrine? Give reasons to substantiate your views. (200 Words) http://www.idsa.in/issuebrief/RevisitingIndiasNuclearDoctrine_schandra_300414.html http://carnegieendowment.org/2014/06/04/india-s-nuclear-doctrine-stirrings-of-change http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/rkEybO3sf1wA2vWbxXr0GM/Updating-Indias-nuclear-doctrine.html Q2. What is the difference between Malware, Adware and Spyware? (200 Words) http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/beware-of-adware-and-spyware/article5527339.ece http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/india-third-most-affected-nation-by-online-banking-malware/article6388203.ece http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/india-third-most-attacked-nation-by-zeus-malware/article5880945.ece Q3. Write short notes on:(150 …
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ARCHIVES 29 September 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) It is said that number of hungry people across the world has not decreased much. In the light of recent UN figures on hunger, critically comment. The New York Times 2) In India, in the education space, the ability to exploit the advantages …
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Summary: After years of banning any uranium sale to India, Australia is set to sign a deal with India to supply it for civil nuclear purposes. Since India had not signed the nuclear non‐proliferation treaty, Australia had stopped selling uranium to India. India will be benefited from this supply as it provides fuel for …
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SUMMARY: SC has cancelled 214 of the 218 coal block allocations made since 1993. The apex court had held that the allocations made by the various regimes at the centre since 1993 were illegal and were made arbitrarily. The court has also directed the companies, which were allocated coal blocks but had not operationalized, …
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National Disaster Management Authority On 23 December 2005, the Government of India enacted the Disaster Management Act, which envisaged the creation of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister, and State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) headed by respective Chief Ministers, to spearhead and implement a holistic and integrated approach to Disaster Management …
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