Summary: The fighting in the GAZA strip over the last few years have taken the lives of many (of whom many are civilians). As the international outrage against the incident has escalated, there seems to be no easy solution to the crisis. Since India has diplomatic ties with both nations, any negative reference to any …
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Standards Compliance for Consumer Products to be Monitored Strictly The Government is working with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to introduce the regime of strict quality standards for consumer products and services. BIS Act will be amended soon with this propose. Why is it required? Indian products should meet international quality standards in all respects. …
On the occasion of Bday of Abdul Kalam thought we would share a wonderful quote of his to start the day: Don’t read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to get success. We all love the success stories don’t we? It makes us feel that …
If you are feeling depressed after your failure to crack this year’s Prelims, it is mostly because of the recurring guilt – that you could not fulfil your parents’ or friends’ expectations. Right from the beginning you had told everyone that you were preparing for civil services examination. Now it is hard to explain them …
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ARCHIVES 15 October 2014 1) Distinguish between the Indological and the Sociological views on the Hindu family and show how the former has influenced the latter. (300 Words) 2) Examine with particular reference to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, the view that education promotes social equality. (300 Words) 3) Write notes on any three of …
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ARCHIVES 15 October 2014 1) Discuss the relation between priming and procedural memory? (150 words) 2) How the Schedules of reinforcement determine human behaviour? Explain. (200 words)
ARCHIVES 15 October 2014 1. Consider the following statements below: a) SHGs enable women to realise their full potential in some spheres of life. b) SHGs are providing avenues of political mobilisation. Examine the implications of these two statements and assess the potential of SHGs for development. (300 Words) Next topic – Comparative Public Administration
ARCHIVES 15 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) In recent months, despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, the price of oil is declining worldwide. Comment on the reasons. Business Standard 2) Critically discuss the socio-economic situation of children in India. Business Standard 3) Write a critical note on the potential …
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