Day: May 30, 2015

DAY – 2: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 30 May 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE (Questions will be Posted Everyday Between 3 – 4 pm) 5) Critically comment, with special reference to India,  on the outcome of various efforts made by international agencies and countries to address the …

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DAY – 2: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 30 May 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE (Questions will be Posted Everyday Between 3 – 4 pm) 4) Critically examine the major threats faced by biodiversity around the world. Evaluate the effectiveness of various treaties in conserving biodiversity. (200 Words) …

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DAY – 2: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 30 May 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE (Questions will be Posted Everyday Between 3 – 4 pm) 3) Examine the causes of desertification around the world. Examine the efforts made by international organisations in combating desertification. (200 Words) Reference

DAY – 2: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 30 May 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE (Questions will be Posted Everyday Between 3 – 4 pm) 2) Do you think treaties aimed at addressing ozone depletion have succeeded in their objectives? Evaluate. (200 Words) Reference  

DAY – 2: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 30 May 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE (Questions will be Posted Everyday Between 3 – 4 pm) 1) Write a note on any two important treaties that deal with tackling the problem of dumping of hazardous substances and adverse effects …

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Topic:  Challenges of corruption; Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; 10) A principal charge levelled against civil servants who reveal wrongdoing by their political bosses, post-retirement, is that they speak up too late. Do you think civil servants while still serving should blow the whistle against their colleagues or political bosses …

Continue reading “10) A principal charge levelled against civil servants who reveal wrongdoing by their political bosses, post-retirement, is that they speak up too late. Do you think civil servants while still serving should blow the whistle against their colleagues or political bosses even if the latter is powerful? Critically comment on the issue.”

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; 9) “Budgetary cuts, failure to make appointments in time, and political interference in the past year have affected all aspects of science development in the country and lowered the morale of the scientific community.” Critically comment. (200 Words) Frontline

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests  8) Write a note on areas of cooperation and their potential and progress between India  and Sweden.  (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 7) Write a critical note on the state of girl education across India. (200 Words) Frontline

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,  6) India’s Universal Immunisation or Routine Immunisation (RI) Programme is considered as a key public health programme and is much appreciated. Despite appreciation, it is said that the programme has not succeeded in urban regions due to various factors. Critically examine the challenges …

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Topic: Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. 5) It is said that transfer and allocation of resources to local bodies by finance commissions is beset with several complications. In the light of Fourteenth Finance Commission’s (FFC) recommendations, examine what these complications are and how the FFC has addressed them. …

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Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger; Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.  4) Recently the UNHCR pointed out in a statement that vulnerable people around the world are moving in search of safety and dignity, fleeing persecution, abject poverty, deprivation, discrimination and abuse. Elaborate and suggest what needs to be done by …

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Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars,  3) Critically examine the role of Russia and Stalin in defeating Nazi Germany during the Second World War. (200 Words) Frontline

Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Role of women 2) Ageing is becoming a major social and policy issue in India. Critically analyse the mutual relationship between and its impact on  aged parents or grandparents, working women and children when they are living together in Indian homes.  (200 Words) EPW (Save PDFs for future references)

Topic:  Salient features of Indian society; 1) Critically comment on Indian government’s and society’s attitude towards sports and sportspersons. In your opinion, what needs to change and why? (200 Words) EPW