Day: June 11, 2015

DAY – 11: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 11 June 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 1) Define Sustainable Development. Critically examine the efforts being made by international institutions in helping countries achieve the goal of sustainable development. (200 Words) NCERT Class VIII Resource and Development Reference

Topic:  Right to information 9) In India, domestic violence against women, in various forms, is either on the rise or it is often reported in the news  now a days. Apart from strictly implementing the law, what else would you do to stop this violence against women if you are posted as  Superintendent of Police of a …

Continue reading “9) In India, domestic violence against women, in various forms, is either on the rise or it is often reported in the news now a days. Apart from strictly implementing the law, what else would you do to stop this violence against women if you are posted as Superintendent of Police of a district? Explain.”

Topic: Environmental pollution 8) Write a note on the international convention of 2001 on civil liability for bunker oil pollution damage of the International Maritime Organization and its significance to India and world environment. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic:  Conservation 6) The new draft National Wildlife Policy, framed by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, suggests amending existing laws to allow hunting of animals like cobras to accommodate “religious and cultural” practices. Do you think this exception is required? Examine the key issues and concerns regarding this policy and critically comment on them. …

Continue reading “6) The new draft National Wildlife Policy, framed by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, suggests amending existing laws to allow hunting of animals like cobras to accommodate “religious and cultural” practices. Do you think this exception is required? Examine the key issues and concerns regarding this policy and critically comment on them.”

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas 7)  In your opinion, what should be the approach of Indian government and security agencies in dealing with security challenges within and across India’s borders? In the light of recent attack on insurgents’ camps by the Indian Army across Indo-Myanmar border, critically examine how has India managed various security challenges in …

Continue reading “7) In your opinion, what should be the approach of Indian government and security agencies in dealing with security challenges within and across India’s borders? In the light of recent attack on insurgents’ camps by the Indian Army across Indo-Myanmar border, critically examine how has India managed various security challenges in its borders post – Kargil War.”

Topic: Indian economy – resource mobilization; money-laundering and its prevention  5) Critically comment on the provisions of recently passed Black Money Bill and their effectiveness in addressing the issue of black money and corruption in India. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:   Issues relating to development and management of Social sector/Services relating to health, education and human resources 4) Has the rights-based approach to development, especially in the social sector, succeeded in India? Critically analyse. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Regional  groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Critically discuss the efforts made by SAARC countries to forge  a strong social and economic integration between their people and the challenges they are facing in this pursuit. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries 2) Compare and contrast the role of  each individual houses of Indian and US bicameral legislatures in deciding  foreign policy outcomes of their respective nations. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic:   Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc 1) Just like flood and cyclones, lightening also pose as major natural hazard in India. Examine  how, where and with what consequences. (200 Words) Livemint