Day: December 29, 2014

Topic:  ethics in private and public relationships General Studies – 4 11) You are preparing for the civil services exam. Your close friend and your room-mate who belongs to a minority religious community is in love with a girl belonging to majority community. The girl also belongs to ‘higher’ caste. Your friend’s parents, who are very …

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Topic:  Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate  10) “Leaving the current state of affairs to the outmoded colonial position of the CRPF Act makes it an unjust, arbitrary, unfair and discretionary process subject to bias and misuse.” In the light of accusations of mistreating CRPF forces, critically comment on the statement. (200 Words) The …

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Topic:  Disaster and disaster management 9) Advance warning is as important as disaster preparedness for calamities of huge magnitude such as tsunami and cyclones. In this regard, critically examine India’s preparedness and emerging challenges on this front. (150 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Infrastructure: Railways 8) The dynamic pricing of fares and the premium-rate Tatkal tickets introduced by the Indian railways has been unpopular for several reasons. Why this was introduced and why is this move unpopular? Examine. (150 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy; Also – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 7) Indian nuclear reactors have been running below the capacity due to the mismatch of power and supply demand of uranium. Analyse why and explain what India has done to address this issue. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Issues relating to growth and development; Also interconnected to first few topics in Paper – 2 6) Institutions play critical role in growth and development process. In India, pre-liberalisation structures have not adequately adapted to new realities and requirements. Important post-liberalisation structures, meanwhile, clearly struggle to develop the capabilities needed to perform effectively in a rapidly …

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Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 5) According to the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, 14,132 habitations in 19 States contain fluoride above the permissible levels. Critically examine the risks involved and …

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Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 4) India is planning to sign  an inter-government agreement (IGA) with the US on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca). But this has given raise to some concerns with regard to US policy on the issue at home. Examine why India …

Continue reading “4) India is planning to sign an inter-government agreement (IGA) with the US on the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca). But this has given raise to some concerns with regard to US policy on the issue at home. Examine why India wants to sign this agreement and its implications.”

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena  3) It is being reported that many parts of North India are suffering from severe cold waves. Examine the causes and nature of these cold waves. (150 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Themes in Indian History – I, Class XII, Chapter Four 1) Discuss the development in sculpture and architecture associated with the rise of Vaishnavism and Shaivism. (200 Words) Theme Four