Summary: Since India’s independence, ties with the United States have weathered the cold war era, distrusts and estrangement over India’s nuclear program. Relations have warmed up in recent years and cooperation has strengthened across a range of political and economic areas. Though, the relations have not always been cordial. Historically the relationship between the India, …
Insights Daily Current Events, 04 February 2015 RBI cuts SLR by 50 basis points to provide liquidity The RBI has reduced the statutory liquid ratio by 50 basis points to 21.50% from 22%. This will provide more liquidity to the banking system. It will also pump up Rs.45, 000 crore to the system and hence …
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Archives – Secure 2015 04 February 2015 Tomorrow’s Topic of GS-1: India – People and Economy, Class 12 Geography, Unit – II (Chapter – 5) General Studies – 1 Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, 1) Discuss the recent trends in urbanisation in India and briefly describe the main characteristics and problems of the major …
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Topic: Human Values-Lessons from the lives of great leaders, reformers & Administrators 10) “Morality is a private and costly luxury.” – Henry Adams What do you understand by this statement? How much of it true in the Indian context? (150 Words) General
Topic: Corporate Governance; 9) Answer the following questions in about 150 words: (a) Through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), organizations seek to achieve a balance between economic, environmental and social imperatives. Discuss. (b) Some argue that management’s sole focus on maximizing profits (with in the framework of law) rather than thinking about societal good. Critically Analyse. General
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment; 8) “The raging debate between environment and development is even more intense now as the country is on an ambitious growth path and there is scant regard for people’s rights or natural resources.” Critically analyse the statement in the light of recent moves of the government. …
Topic: Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; 7) The finance minister plans to scrap the supply of subsidised kerosene through the public distribution system (PDS) is a long overdue. Comment. (200 Words) http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-fuels-errand/99/
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People Act. 6) “Until parties adopt strict rules on transparency and intra-party democracy, the materialisation of the idea of corruption free good governance is a distant dream.” Critically analyse. (200 Words) http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-resilience-of-briefcase-politics/99/ http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/politicians-versus-journalists-115020301498_1.html
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. 5) Japan has moved away from a pacifist foreign policy to a more prominent role in international stage in West’s Counter terrorism policy. Analyse its reasons and consequences in the recent times. (200 Words) http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/terrorism-threatens-japan/article6854140.ece
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4) The central government has taken an initiative ‘Jan Aushadhi’ to avail citizens of low cost medicines. What will be the benefits of the scheme to the people and the pharmaceutical companies? Critically examine. (200 Words) http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/centre-to-promote-bulk-drug-manufacturing-to-reduce-imports/article6854845.ece http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Jan-Aushadhi-Governments-low-cost-generic-drugs-from-July-1/articleshow/46101725.cms
Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. 3) What are the reasons behind cities being considered as engines of economic growth? Should government actively promote urbanization to boost economic growth? Critically analyse. (200 Words) http://www.ncert.nic.in/NCERTS/textbook/textbook.htm?legy2=4-12
Topic: Population and related issues; 2) Answer the following questions with in specified word limits. a) What are the main factors for the location of villages in desert regions? (50 words) b) What are census towns ? What are the problems associated with them? (100 words) c) Under what environments does one expect the presence of dispersed …
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Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, 1) Discuss the recent trends in urbanisation in India and briefly describe the main characteristics and problems of the major Indian cities. (200 Words) http://www.ncert.nic.in/NCERTS/textbook/textbook.htm?legy2=4-12
