Month: December 2014

Topic:  determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions 10) A terrorist group kills hundred innocent villagers in cold blood murder. Next day, few men from the village kill the relatives of members belonging to the terrorist group. Also, the government forces hunt down these terrorists and kill many of them. Should violence be addressed by …

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Topic – Linkages between development and spread of extremism.  9) Addressing at the earliest the genuine aspirations of the Bodo people in terms of development and entitlements by the government might be a solution to the ethnic problem plaguing Assam. Examine the roots of this ethnic problem and suggest other measures to end this problem in …

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Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security 8) India with its fast growing economy is vulnerable to many types of cyber threats. Do you think existing laws and amendments made to them are effective to ensure a cyber threat free …

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Topic: Infrastructure – Energy (Also part of – Paper-1:  Distribution of key natural resources across the world -including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) 7) While countries like China and Brazil have massively increased generation of power using solar source, India, though has lofty targets, lags far behind in this regard. Critically examine why. (150 Words) …

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Topic:  development and employment 6) India’s heritage, its micro small and medium enterprises and its traditional knowledge are crucial to make ‘Make in India’ campaign a success. Examine how and why. (150 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability; Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation;  devolution of powers  up to local levels and challenges therein 5) Some argue that illiteracy among elected members of Gram panchayats is one of the root causes of inefficiency of panchayat raj system in …

Continue reading “5) Some argue that illiteracy among elected members of Gram panchayats is one of the root causes of inefficiency of panchayat raj system in India. Recently Rajasthan government passed an ordinance stipulating a minimum education qualification for candidates contesting zila parishad or panchayat samiti polls. Do you think it’s a right move? Critically analyse issues arising out of this move.”

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health (Also part of Paper – 3: Effects of liberalization on the economy) 4) Recently the central government  approved 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in medical devices via the automatic route. Examine what effect this move will have on the health sector in …

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Topic: NCERT Class XI – Themes in World History, Paths to Modernisation (Theme 11) 3) The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution started in 1965 by Mao Zedong began a period of turmoil, weakened the Party and severely disrupted the economy and educational system in China. Examine why. Theme 11

Topic: NCERT Class XI – Themes in World History, Paths to Modernisation (Theme 11) 2) Examine the military, political and economic consequences of the Meiji Restoration in Japan. (200 Words) Theme 11

Topic: population and associated issues 1) The implications of a sustained shrinkage in the fertility rate are many and quite far-reaching. Examine these implications. Also explain why is India witnessing a decline in fertility rates. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships 10) One of your friends is criticizing a move by a school which has asked its students to thank city traffic police for ensuring road safety. He says that it’s anyway the job of the police and …

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Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security 9) Differentiate between cybercrime and cyberwarfare. It is said that cyberattackers have more advantages over agencies fighting cyberthreats. Examine these advantages. (150 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Investment models; Infrastructure: Roads 8) A recent audit report by the CAG on implementation of public-private partnership (PPP) projects in national highways has revealed some disturbing facts about governance in such projects and putting at disadvantage the end consumers. Critically examine with examples the lacunae in implementation of PPP projects and policies related to it. (200 Words) …

Continue reading “8) A recent audit report by the CAG on implementation of public-private partnership (PPP) projects in national highways has revealed some disturbing facts about governance in such projects and putting at disadvantage the end consumers. Critically examine with examples the lacunae in implementation of PPP projects and policies related to it.”

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 7) India is facing new maritime challenges in the Indian ocean. Examine these challenges and explain what should be India’s strategy in addressing these challenges. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 6) Many countries prefer regional trade agreements or bilateral preferential trade agreements (PTA) due to slow progress of WTO negotiations. Do you think PTAs touted as free trade agreements (FTA) are really free and fair? Critically analyse. (150 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 5) India spends about one per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on public health, compared with three per cent in China and 8.3 per cent in the United States. In recent years the allocation for health care budget has been reduced …

Continue reading “5) India spends about one per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on public health, compared with three per cent in China and 8.3 per cent in the United States. In recent years the allocation for health care budget has been reduced owing to fiscal strain. Analyse the implications of this policy and also critically comment if it’s a prudent move to cut allocation to health sector to cut the fiscal deficit.”

Topic:  Issues relating to development; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. 4) “The overall impact of developmental projects on tribes has been often loss of livelihood, massive displacement and involuntary migration.” This is the conclusion drawn by the High-Level Committee on the Status of Tribals. In this light, critically examine …

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