Month: February 2015

Topic:  Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; Paper – 3 – Awareness in biotechnology 5) What do you understand by ‘mitochondrial replacement’ or ‘three parent baby’? Critically comment on various ethical concerns raised on this technique in the West. (200 Words) The Hindu Wikipedia NewScientist

  Topic: Science and Technology (health issues)- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life  4) “By 2020, projections indicate that non-communicable diseases will account for 75 per cent of all deaths. Improving diet has a crucial role to play in reducing this burden,” In the light of the statement, examine the role of junk …

Continue reading “4) “By 2020, projections indicate that non-communicable diseases will account for 75 per cent of all deaths. Improving diet has a crucial role to play in reducing this burden,” In the light of the statement, examine the role of junk food in causing non-communicable diseases and its magnitude. Also examine why proliferation of junk food in countries like India is on the rise.”

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to  employment. 3) What do you understand by informal employment? How is it measured and what is its nature in India? Critically discuss. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 2) What do you understand by ‘affordable housing’, especially in urban areas, which governments strive to provide to urban poor? Critically examine what constraints exist in providing affordable houses to urban poor and how they can …

Continue reading “2) What do you understand by ‘affordable housing’, especially in urban areas, which governments strive to provide to urban poor? Critically examine what constraints exist in providing affordable houses to urban poor and how they can be overcome.”

Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1) Critically examine the main causes and consequences of urban air pollution in India. What efforts have been made  and what needs to be done to address this problem? Comment. (200 Words) Frontline EPW

Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas in private institutions 6) Some see that the growing commercialisation of medical care, ranging from general practitioners to super specialists, in corporate hospitals is unethical. Do you think treating patient with profit motive is unethical? Critically comment why. (150 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Infrastructure:  Railways etc 5) “Indian Railways plays a pivotal role in reviving economic growth in the country and investment in the railways has a large multiplier effect on the rest of the economy.” Examine how the 2015 railways budget seeks to achieve this goal. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic:  Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries  4) Israeli settlements on the West Bank are opposed by the West, by Arab states on many grounds.  Why do they oppose these settlements? Do you see any merit in this? What is India’s opinion on this? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts; 3) Critically examine why the judicial appointments through the collegium system is despised by many in India. Do you see any merit in this? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: responsibilities of the Union and the States; Government policies  2) In 2015 railway budget, the railway minister presented before the parliament a White Paper on railways. What do you understand by ‘White Paper’? Why is it presented by the government? Also examine how does it differ from other policy instruments of the government. (150 Words) Business …

Continue reading “2) In 2015 railway budget, the railway minister presented before the parliament a White Paper on railways. What do you understand by ‘White Paper’? Why is it presented by the government? Also examine how does it differ from other policy instruments of the government.”

Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1) A recent survey has shown that urbanisation is not a panacea for concerns about public safety. Rather, cities must invest in the “right kind” of urbanisation, with the sort of infrastructure seen in the largest cities. What in your opinion is ‘right kind’ of urbanisation that ensures public safety, …

Continue reading “1) A recent survey has shown that urbanisation is not a panacea for concerns about public safety. Rather, cities must invest in the “right kind” of urbanisation, with the sort of infrastructure seen in the largest cities. What in your opinion is ‘right kind’ of urbanisation that ensures public safety, especially safety for women? Discuss.”