Day: April 8, 2015

Topic:  Environmental pollution and degradation; resource mobilization 5) What do you understand by Carbon Tax? It is said that India has imposed the Carbon Tax implicitly on its citizens. Examine how and in what form. (200 Words) The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter 9

Topic:  marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints 4) There are lots of criticisms against the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act, even on the Model APMC act. Critically examine what these criticisms are. Also examine why is it perceived to be difficult to reform APMCs.  (200 Words) The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume …

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Topic: issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.  3) In the light of recommendations of the  Fourteenth Finance Commission, critically discuss implication of these recommendations for the fiscal federalism in India.  (200 Words) India – 2015, Chapter – 16

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.  2) How do temples in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh differ from temples found in Assam, West Bengal and Odisha in form and artistic style? Discuss. (200 Words) NCERT, Class XI, Fine Art ( Introduction to …

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Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.  1) Write a note on the form and style of Vijayanagar empire paintings. (150 Words) NCERT, Class XI, Fine Art ( Introduction to Indian Art), Chapter 5

Topic:  ethics in private and public relationships; role of family in inculcating values 7) Raman cleared UPSC civil services exam in his very first attempt and secured second rank. He was a son of poor landless labourer.His parents lived in a hut in their village. He got posting in his home state. He was given government bungalow …

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Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; 6) In your opinion, how has India fared in countering infiltration and cross-border terror? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Indian Economy – issues 5) Why many economists advocate increasing the use of plastic money in India? Examine its advantages and disadvantages. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures; Paper – 4; Right to Information 4) Should intelligence agencies provide information to the public under the Right to Information Act? Substantiate. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 3) It is alleged that, India, which is home to largest number of leprosy patients in the world has discriminatory policies against these patients. Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 2) India recently launched National Air Quality Index to provide real time data on air quality in some of India’s bigger cities. Write a critical note on this policy initiative and examine if anything more needs to be done to tackle air pollution in Indian cities. (200 Words) The …

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Topic:  urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1) Recently, the National Green Tribunal banned all diesel vehicles over ten years old from plying in Delhi and the National Capital Region. Examine why only diesel vehicles are banned but not petrol ones. (150 Words) The Hindu Reference Reference-2