Day: September 25, 2014

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Commerce and Accountancy-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 9

ARCHIVES 25 September 2014 Paper 1 : Financial markets & institutions 1)  Discuss the Risks associated with variation between loan maturities and liability maturities of commercial banks and minimization of these risks without affecting profitability (150 words, 2013 Mains) 2) Discuss in brief the techniques of asset liability management in a commercial bank.  (150 words, …

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Political Science-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 11

ARCHIVES 25 September 2014 1) “After the Chinese aggression (1962) some of the most significant changes in Indian foreign  policy took place. However, they were changes within the overall framework of continuity.”  Elucidate. (250 Words)   2)  Discuss the chief characteristics of the systems approach with special reference to Kaplan and  explain its impact on the development …

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Sociology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 21

ARCHIVES 25 September 2014 1) Explain why it is not urbanization alone, but urbanization combined with  industrialization, which is responsible for far-reaching changes in society. (250 Words) 2)  Write short notes on the following:(200 Words) (a) Varna and Jati. (b) Growing economic disparities despite development planning. (c) Slow progress of Scheduled caste despite Protective Discrimination. …

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Science and Technology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 23

ARCHIVES 25 September 2014 Q1. “India is facing a serious and growing drug abuse problem, including the abuse of pharmaceutical preparations containing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances”. Examine. Also mention the steps taken by Indian government to tackle the issue. (200 Words) Source-1 Source – 2   Q2. “Despite having immense hydrocarbon reserves India’s growth …

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Public Administration-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 19

ARCHIVES 25 September 2014 Topic  – Simon’s decision making theory  Answer in 250 words:   1. “Though somewhat unwittingly, Herbert Simon and James March have provided, the muscle and flesh to the Weberian (bureaucratic) skeleton.” Comment. 2. “Administrative efficiency is enhanced by keeping at a minimum the number of organizational levels through which a matter …

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[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure: Questions on Current Events, 25 September 2014

ARCHIVES 25 September 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) In the light of the recent judgement by the Supreme Court of India cancelling coal block allocation to private and public companies, critically examine the causes and consequences of this judgement. Business Standard-1 Business Standard – 2 2) Some critics have questioned …

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