Mobilization of Resources – 3: Government Finances Government of India retains a big role in economy. In aftermath of LPG reforms, it has pulled back substantially from private sector, yet its presence is unquestionable and desirable in social sector, defense and security, provision of public goods and …
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LSTV – Trail of terror 30/12/2014 Year 2014 has been horrible year from this point of view, both for India and the world. It was only few years back that President Obama expressed confidence that they are one verge of winning war against terrorism. But developments of this year belied such expectations. ISIS raised …
Summary: There is some pressure to relook at the whole issue of secularism. The constitution of India doesn’t define secularism. The words Socialism and Secularism were inserted into the Preamble in 1975. Some say that these words were not included in the original constitution because the members felt that the entire spirit of the constitution …
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Resource Mobilization 2: Capital Markets ARCHIVES Resources can be mobilized either for short term or for long term. Economy consists of huge number of enterprises and individuals, requirements of all of them differ. Some have surplus cash to save, while some other needs cash. Some firms/individuals wants to make good there short …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 31 December 2014 ARCHIVES Excise concessions for auto sector to go Government is planning to end the excise duty concessions given in February. Expected outcomes: The decision could help the government raise additional revenue of up to Rs. 1,000 crore in the remaining three months of the current financial year in …
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Archives – Secure 2014 Archives – Secure 2015 31 December 2014 Tomorrow’s Topic for GS – 1: NCERT Class XII, Themes in Indian History – II Chapter – 9 General Studies – 1 Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times 1) Discuss salient features of the …
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Topic: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values 11) In a recent incident, a robber snatched gold chain from a woman and pushed her out of moving train. Luckily, she survived with a minor injury. That day she was forced to commute in train …
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Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country 10) Recently the Agriculture ministry of the Union government proposed an import duty of ten per cent on gram and also removing export ban on pulsed and edible oils. Examine why. Also comment if …
Topic: Infrastructure; Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, 9) National Waterways in India are grossly underutilized for transport purposes. Examine the problems faced by them taking the example of National Waterway – 1. Also explain different uses of National Waterways. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism; Role of external (and internal) state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 8) “…the state is so weak in Northeast India that it has given up the monopoly of organised violence to non-state actors, especially to those that have signed ceasefires.” With reference to continued violent …
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism 7) Do you think the demand for a separate state for Bodos is justified? In the light of increasing violence against non-Bodo people, critically comment. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to mobilization of resources 6) Examine the role of public sector undertakings in helping government to mobilize resources for reducing fiscal deficit and undertaking developmental works. (150 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Land reforms in India 5) What do you understand by Social Impact Assessment? Way was it included in the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 4) Write a note on the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY). Do you think it is better to integrate this scheme …
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) If one looks at ongoing mega-regional trade agreements that are being negotiated around the world, it is apparent that India is left behind from becoming part of new interconnected global trade and investment environment. In this regard, examine why is it important for …
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society 2) Describe the role played by women in agricultural production in medieval India. Critically examine how her role has changed in modern India. (200 Words) Chapter 8
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times 1) Discuss salient features of the temple architecture of Vijayanagar Empire. (150 Words) Chapter – 7
