Insights Daily Current Events, 05 February 2015 Quotas do not hurt efficiency, says study An independent study conducted on the impact of reservations in public sector jobs on productivity and efficiency has shown that the affirmative action did not reduce productivity in any sector but raised it in some areas. The study measured the impact …
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Archives – Secure 2015 05 February 2015 Tomorrow’s Topic of GS-1: India – People and Economy, Class 12 Geography, Unit – III (Chapter – 6) General Studies – 1: Topic: GS1: changes in critical geographical features; GS 3: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country; 1) Answer the following with in specified word limits: …
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Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 9) “If capital punishment by itself is abhorrent and has no place in a modern society, executing prisoners using ineffective lethal injections is outright barbaric.” Comment. How can one decide which is more humane – lethal injections or hanging to death? (200 Words) http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/cruel-and-unusual/article6858229.ece
Topic: Accountability and ethical governance, strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; 8) Please read carefully the following case and answer the question asked at the end of the case within the word limit specified. Ashok on completing his management degree from India’s most prestigious college decided to enter civil services to serve the nation. …
Topic: issues relating to intellectual property rights; 7) There is a deep linkage between intellectual property protection, innovation and economic development of the country. Comment. (200 Words) http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/global-intellectual-property-index-india-s-dismal-run-continues-115020500019_1.html
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; 6) Critically examine the reasons behind the decline in GDP growth rate in the post 2011 period even though recovery of Indian economy from 2008 Global financial crisis was swift and sharp. What are the reforms needed to solve the critical socio-economic …
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 5) Critically analyse India’s performance on the Millennium Development Goal for gender Equity. Evaluate the initiatives taken by the government for gender equity and shortfalls therein. (200 Words) http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/millennium-development-goals-india-s-achievement-is-a-mixed-bag-115020500035_1.html
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. 4) It is said that economic agents have greater confidence in the systemic stability of democracies despite overt manifestations of political instability. Analyse why based on a comparison between India and China’s economies and how it has impacted their growth stories. …
Topic: GS1: Changes in critical geographical features; GS 3: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country; 3) What are the reasons for low productivity in Indian agriculture? Give comprehensive innovative solution to solve the problems faced by the sector. (200 Words) http://www.ncert.nic.in/NCERTS/textbook/textbook.htm?legy2=5-12
Topic: GS1: changes in critical geographical features; GS 3: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country; 2) Analyse critically whether the existing cropping in different parts of India would need any change for better agriculture performance in future. (200 Words) http://www.ncert.nic.in/NCERTS/textbook/textbook.htm?legy2=5-12
Topic: GS1: changes in critical geographical features; GS 3: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country; 1) Answer the following with in specified word limits: (a) “India is witnessing changes in land use pattern due to changing economy.” Comment (100 words) (b) Why is the strategy of increasing cropping intensity important in …
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