Day: October 8, 2014

Posted on

The Big Picture – Media, Activism in Conflict Zones in West Asia and Middle East

  Summary: Conflict zones have always created conflicts for the media itself about how to cover them. The major conflict zones like Middle East and West Asia have stretched not only the resources but more importantly the imaginations of the media in covering such things. Media’s role has been crucial and controversial sometimes. There have …

Continue reading “The Big Picture – Media, Activism in Conflict Zones in West Asia and Middle East”

Posted on

General Studies-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 34

ARCHIVES 08 October 2014 Art Forms: 1) “Traditional theatre forms incorporate not only the common man’s interests but there is also a classical element in them.” In the context of India, illustrate with examples. (200 Words) Reference 2) Write a note on the nature and important role played by Pali and Prakrit literature in ancient …

Continue reading “General Studies-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 34”

Posted on

INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS: 08 OCTOBER 2014

Alert in Rajasthan as polio strikes Pakistan With Pakistan reporting the highest number of polio cases in the past 15 years, India has stepped up surveillance along the international border, particularly in Rajasthan, to check any spread of the infection. While India was given the polio-free certificate by the World Health Organisation this February, Pakistan …

Continue reading “INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS: 08 OCTOBER 2014”

Posted on

Economics-2015: Answer Writing Challenge – 31

ARCHIVES 08 October 2014 Q1) Explain the IS-LM approach of interest rate determination. Why this approach is considered superior? (200 Words) Q2) “Basically it is British colonialism that has led to economic backwardness and vicious circle of poverty in India”. Critically comment upon the statement by giving factual rationale in the light of state of …

Continue reading “Economics-2015: Answer Writing Challenge – 31”

Posted on

Science and Technology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 30

ARCHIVES 08 October 2014 Q1. What is the significance of ITER fusion experiment? Explain the difference between fusion and fission based nuclear energy mentioning the roadblocks in achieving fusion energy. http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/blogs/blogs-the-copernican/article5710172.ece http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/fusion-ultimate-green-energy-source/article5685772.ece http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/blogs/blogs-the-copernican/article5685659.ece   Q2. What are Date Tape Drugs? Discuss the issues and implications involved in cases of ‘Date Tape Drugs’. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/need-for-sensitisation-on-daterape-drugs-delhi-court/article4421809.ece   Q3. …

Continue reading “Science and Technology-2014: Daily Answer Writing Challenge – 30”

Posted on

Sociology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 31

ARCHIVES 08 October 2014 Write notes on ALL of the following in not more than 200 words on each: (a) Continuity and change in India. (b) Agrarian and industrial class structure. (c) Intergenerational gap and youth unrest. (d) Decentralization of power and political participation. What are the features of economic development? Outline the social determinants …

Continue reading “Sociology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 31”

Posted on

Psychology-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 31

ARCHIVES 08 October 2014 1) Innate and experience factors play crucial role in perception.Comment. (150 words) 2) What is person perception and perceptual defense? Is it a critical variable in human interaction? Illustrate(200 words) 3) What is consciousness? Discuss the altered states of consciousness which are produce by hypnosis,drug and meditation? (250 words)

Posted on

Public Administration-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 29

ARCHIVES 08 October 2014 Topic – Dicey on Administrative Law, DELEGATED LEGISLATION  Answer in 250 words: 1. Delegated legislation in the era of modern positive state is  a necessary evil but is not absolute. Examine. 2. “Dicey was wrong not only in his concept of the rule of law but he also overlooked the significance of the …

Continue reading “Public Administration-2014: Answer Writing Challenge – 29”

Posted on

[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure Questions On Current Events, 08 October 2014

ARCHIVES 08 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) There are several manufacturing sectors where India has succeeded like pharmaceuticals,automobiles and auto parts, and textiles, but not in other sectors. Examine why. Business Standard 2) Comment on the significance of the recently concluded agreement on the gas-pricing formula for export of natural gas …

Continue reading “[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure Questions On Current Events, 08 October 2014”