ARCHIVES 21 October 2014 1) Critically examine the impact of frequent floods in Assam on state’s wildlife population. (200 Words) Reference 2) Write a note on the impact of climate change on the flora and fauna of Himalayas. (200 Words) Reference
ARCHIVES 21 October 2014 1) ‘’Temperature, salinity and density differences in ocean water are the prime causes of ocean water circulation.’’ Elaborate. (250 Words) 2) ‘Atolls present the most challenging explanation in the evolution of coral reefs’. Discuss ( 250 words)
ARCHIVES 21 October 2014 1. Write short notes on ALL the following is not more than 200 words each: (a) Caste among the non-Hindus. (b) Scheduled caste elites. (c) The changing status of women. (d) Dominant caste and the agrarian power structure. 2. What is the structural perspective on the caste system? Is it not …
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ARCHIVES 21 October 2014 Q) Discuss the possibilities of capital formation through use of surplus manpower in developing countries and mention problems involved in it . (60 Marks) Q) Explain briefly the problem of “knife edge equilibrium” that arises in Harrod Domar Model and show how Solow tries to eliminate it (60 Marks)
ARCHIVES 21 October 2014 Answer in 250 words: 1. “The prismatic model of Riggs is equally applicable to developing as well as developed society.” Comment. 2. “Not to be comparative is to be naively parochial” (Riggs) Next topic – Same as today
Govt. to e-auction coal mines The Union Cabinet recommended the promulgation of an Ordinance to acquire the land of 214 coal blocks mines whose allocations were quashed by the Supreme Court. It also approved a plan for e-auctioning the cancelled blocks to end-user private players of coal from the power, steel and cement sectors. Government …
ARCHIVES 21 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) “The Europeans have added a new dimension to information privacy by insisting that citizens have a “right to be forgotten.” In the light of increasing concern over infringement of privacy and misuse of information of an individual stored on the internet, comment …
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What is the one thing that will get you in? 1) Knowledge 2) Hard Work 3) Presentation 4) Creativity 5) Determination I think I can go on with a whole list of things and wonder as to what is that one thing that will get you in. And my answer would be YOU! Your personality, …
Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister gave its ex-post facto approval for the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days` wages for the financial year 2013-14 to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees. The PLB on Railway covers all non-gazetted Railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel) …
Summary: The issue of labour reforms has been under debate for some years now. The present government has come up with a set of new measures. After having brought in amendments to the Factories Act and Apprenticeship Act, another set of reforms have been initiated. These reforms announced recently, like unified labour portal, universal account …
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ARCHIVES 20 October 2014 1) Critically analyse the impact of hydraulic fracking on environment. (200 Words) Reference 2) Write a note on the effect of cyclones on sunderban forests. (200 Words) Reference
http://insightsonindia.com Background Democratic developing countries always have challenge of development which should benefit impoverished masses by way of providing employment and decent standard of living .Universal adult Franchise which is landmark of democracy gives voice to labor which is strong in numbers. These countries can’t ignore interest of labor in favor of industry and capital. …
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ARCHIVES 20 October 2014 1) Examine economic significance of the resources of the Continental shelf of the Indian Ocean. ( 300 Words) 2) Comment on marine heat budget and the oceanic circulation system. (300 Words)
ARCHIVES 20 October 2014 1) Discuss family as a basic and fundamental social institution. Do you think the changing sex roles necessitate the replacement of family by another institution? (250 Words) 2) Explain the role of community power structure in the political decision-making processes in the society. Are power and authority getting broad based in …
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ARCHIVES 20 October 2014 Current status of Comparative Public Administration Answer in 250 words: 1. “The emphasis in most of the writings on comparative bureaucracy appears to be on the interaction between the administrative subsystem and the political system in which it exist.” Comment. 2. “The growth of comparative public administration is a continuing process …
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ARCHIVES 20 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) Critically analyse why the government has decontrolled the diesel prices and what would be its implications. Business Standard Business Standard 2) Write a note on the problems being faced by Public Sector Banks in India and examine what measures to be taken to …
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ARCHIVES 19 October 2014 Write an essay on the following topic in not more than 2000 words: 1) The Rise of Asia and the Decline of America – Analyse.
If time permits, watch the following videos where Rajya Sabha members have discussed in-depth about concerns raised about functioning of Public Private Partnership model of investment in various sectors. One question can be expected on this issue in this year’s Mains. After watching, leave behind your opinion in the comment box. May be you can …
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ARCHIVES 18 October 2014 I. Write short notes (100 words) FASCIA – Reference Chang’e-4 – reference First and second line anti-TB drugs and their effect on children – Reference – 1, Reference – 2 Malaria vaccine – Reference II. Examine the characteristics of Savannah biome and explain the role of natural factors within this biome in …
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ARCHIVES 18 October 2014 Topic: changes in critical geographical features 1) Write a critical note on the impact of climate change on Arctic ecosystem. (200 Words) Reference-1 Reference – 2 2) Examine the major threats faced by Amazon rainforests. Write a note on the consequences of reduced forest cover in Amazon rainforest region. (200 Words) Reference …
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