Day: June 17, 2015

DAY – 15: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 17 June 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 4) Why does tropical cyclone originate over the seas? In which part of the tropical cyclone do torrential rains and high velocity winds blow and why? (200 Words) NCERT Class XI, …

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DAY – 15: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 17 June 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 3) What are forms of condensation? Describe the process of dew and frost formation. (200 Words) NCERT Class XI, Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter – 11

DAY – 15: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 17 June 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 2) Discuss the processes through which the earth-atmosphere system maintains heat balance. (200 Words) NCERT Class XI, Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter – 9

DAY – 15: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 17 June 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 1) Which layer is the most important of all the layers of the atmosphere and why? Examine. (200 Words) NCERT Class XI, Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Chapter – 8

Topic:   laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; 10) Ramesh, an MBBS aspirant, though intelligent and having scored good marks in his 12th standard, had resorted to cheating in the all India medical entrance exam. He wanted to secure top rank and get admission into a top medical college. His father …

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Topic: Awareness in the fields of space; Achievements of Indians in science & technology 9) Critically examine the uses of understanding of neutrinos, and significance of its research for India. Also critically comment why set-up of neutrino research facility in India is being opposed. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:  Infrastructure – power 8) What challenges exist if government wants to provide 24×7 power to all households in the country? Critically examine. (200 Words) Business Standard Business Standard

Topic: Indian economy – Growth and Development 7) It is opined that though India is in a good position to deal with a new bout of global turbulence when the US begins to increase interest rates, it still faces new class of risks from private sector. Examine these risks, their threats to Indian economy and measures needed …

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Topic:  Awareness in the fields of  bio-technology  6) Write a note on the meaning and applications of Synthetic Biology.Also examine the ethical issues involved in its application. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources.  5) Some argue that engineering education in India is broken and not fit to meet the demands of ever changing world. Critically discuss the problems and solutions. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections; Paper – 3 – Under farm subsidy & MSP 4) In view of the climatic changes and global warming, instances of financial distress and farmer suicides in rural areas are expected to increase in future. Critically examine what needs to …

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Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary  3) Critically analyse the problems of India’s judiciary and measures taken to address them by the government and the Supreme Court. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 2) Supply of healthcare in India is among the lowest in the world on a per capita basis and both the government and private healthcare service haven’t reached the masses. Examine why and suggest what government should do to make affordable healthcare …

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Topic:   Salient features of Indian society; Social empowerment 1) “….marriage in India is still believed to be the only route to a good future for a woman.” In the light of recent trend where women from southern parts of India are marrying men from northern states such as Haryana, critically comment on the statement. (200 …

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