Summary: There is some good news in the economy front. The WPI has touched a new low in the past 5 years while the CPI has also come down. Inflation which has been the biggest problem for some years now, which also hurt the UPA government badly, is now softening. The low and stable …
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PM rolls out labour reforms Prime Minister unveiled new measures for the youth, workers and employers to improve ease of doing business for enterprises while expanding government support for training workers. Details of the Schemes launched are as follows: Apprenticeship Protsahan Yojna The Apprentices Act 1961 was enacted for regulating the Apprenticeship Training Scheme in …
ARCHIVES 17 October 2014 Q1) Examine the role played by IMF in the settlement of the balance of payment problems of the member countries? (20 Marks) Q2) Which would you prefer “growth led exports” or “export led growth” and why? Give reasons (20 Marks)
ARCHIVES 17 October 2014 Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) 1) Until 1960, many rated the Aral Sea as the 4th largest inland sea, alongside the Caspian Sea, and Lakes Victoria and Superior. Today this sea is completely dried up and has turned up into a poisonous desert. Critically examine the reasons …
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ARCHIVES 17 October 2014 1) Write a note on the capabilities achieved and future targets set for India and Russia’s BrahMos missile program. (200 Words) The Hindu 2) Write a note on technical aspects and strategic significance of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark III. (200 Words) The Hindu ISRO Wikipedia 3) Write a note on …
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ARCHIVES 17 October 2014 1) How do you genetically explain the differences among children of even same parents?(150 Words) 2) Must all tests be valid? Explain the conditions in which a test could have low validity without prejudice to its utility .(200 Words) 3) Discuss the role of Psychology in personnel selection in industry. Does …
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ARCHIVES 17 October 2014 1) Explain and illustrate the life-cycle of a temperate cyclone and also describe the weather associated with it. (300 Words) 2) Examine critically the drawbacks of Koppen’s Classification of climates. Explain how Thornthwaite attempted to overcome Koppen’s limitations. (300 Words)
ARCHIVES 17 October 2014 1) Write short notes on ALL of the following (each answer should not exceed 200 words): (a) Report and objective in social science research. (b) Alienation in developing societies. (c) Change in sex roles and the socialization of children. (d) Social aspects of industrial economic system. 2) Do you agree with the …
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ARCHIVES 17 October 2014 Topic: Administration and politics in different countries Answer in 250 words: 1. “The main distinction between administration in western countries and in underdeveloped countries does not lie in differences in socio-cultural heritage but rather in the respective economic environments.” Comment. 2. “Instead of looking inward in their own values and …
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ARCHIVES 17 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) “Though recent labour reforms announced by the Prime Minister of India are welcome, they are not sufficient to address existing labour problems.” Critically comment. Business Standard Business Standard 2) The much-awaited goods and services tax, or GST, which has the potential to reform …
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