Day: January 12, 2015

Topic: Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.  12) Many state governments have passed legislations to provide citizens with ‘right to services’ where a government department has to deliver a service in a time-bound manner. You are working as Executive Officer (also Block Development Officer). You are told that many Panchayat …

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Topic: Awareness in the fields of  robotics 11) In recent months the use of private drones is on the rise across the world. Some governments and city administrations are mulling over regulating flying of such private drones citing security risks. Critically examine what security risks and challenges these drones pose and how they can be regulated …

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Topic: mobilization of resources; Effects of liberalization on the economy 10) Sometimes the governments rely on public sector undertakings (PSUs) to mobilize resources. In the light of post economic liberalization that took place in early nineties and its effect on PSUs in India, analyse if government’s reliance on PSUs is a right step forward in mobilizing resources. (200 …

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Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to growth, development  9) Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of decreasing Brent crude price for India. Also examine why the prices of petroleum and diesel in India have not been reduced proportionately to that of reduced global crude prices. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 8) What do you understand by Gross National Happiness (GNH) index? Examine the qualitative and quantitative indicators adopted to measure this index. Also examine why India’s rank in GNH index is low compared to some of its neighbours. (200 Words) The Hindu …

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Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests,  7) Critically examine why the Kerry-Lugar-Berman Act (KLB) has been contentious issue between India and USA. Also critically comment on the Act. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.  6) In the light of recent economic and political development in Sri Lanka, critically examine the new opportunities and challenges that India might find in its southern neighbour. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena,  geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features and the effects of such changes.  5) Which factors cause soil erosion, especially in India? Examine the measures taken to conserve soil in India. (200 Words) NCERT

Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); also Paper-3 – Conservation 4) Examine the differences between social and farm forestries. Explain their importance to India. (200 Words) NCERT

Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography 3) Write a note on the important factors that determine the climate of India. Also examine how the monsoon regime emphasises the unity and diversity of India in its pattern. (200 Words) NCERT

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) Critically discuss why Mahatma Gandhiji wanted to identify himself with ordinary Indians on his return from South Africa and, the factors that enabled him to become popular among masses and unite them for the cause of freedom …

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Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century…  1) What do you understand by the Holocaust? Critically analyse the causes and consequences of the Holocaust. (200 Words) The Hindu