Month: June 2015

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. 4) In your opinion, what ails higher education sector in India? Critically analyse these problems and examine if the government is helping the sector through its various policy measures.  (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:  Urbanisation – problems and remedies 3) Do you think, considering the objectives and design of the newly launched Smart City Mission scheme by the government of India, it is suited for socio-cultural realities of India’s cities? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society 2) Critically examine how globalisation has affected various sections of urban society in India.  Also compare and contrast them based on your own observation and experiences. (200 Words) Frontline (Based on the above article, another question can be asked -Let’s call this Food for Thought!: How has the popular cinema …

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Topic: Urbanisation – problems and remedies;  1) Critically analyse various aspects of solid waste management in India such as its magnitude, cost on environment and lives, different models, policy measures etc and suggest what needs to be done to manage solid waste efficiently. (200 Words) EPW

DAY – 23: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 26 June 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 1) Do you think the Union Cabinet and the Prime Minister’s Office are evolving into more powerful offices than the Parliament? Critically comment. (200 Words) General

Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions 6) Should Mediation, a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), be allowed in rape cases by the courts? Justify. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Awareness in robotics and computers 5) Write a note on Tools for Brain-Computer Interaction (Tobi) project. (200 Words) Business Standard Reference

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 4) Critically analyse how India’s neighbours  have assisted or hindered India’s efforts to curb  terrorist activities of state and non-state actors affecting its internal security. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Examine how the success of ongoing Iran nuclear deal negotiations would affect West Asia and India. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. 2) Critically examine why the draft Institutes of Management Bill, 2015, drafted by the Human Resource Development Ministry, is being criticised by many academics. Do you find merit in their criticism of this Bill? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu Livemint

Topic: Urbanisation – problems and remedies; salient features of Indian society 1) Critically discuss the impact of urbanisation on children in India. (200 Words) The Hindu  

DAY – 22: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 25 June 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 5) One of the limitations of the Constitution of India is that it does not adequately attend to gender justice. What evidence can you give to substantiate this charge? If you …

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DAY – 22: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 25 June 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 4) Explain the reason for requiring special majority for amending the Constitution. (150 Words) NCERT – Class XI, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapters 9

DAY – 22: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 25 June 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 3) Many amendments to the Constitution of India have been made due to different interpretations upheld by the Judiciary and the Parliament. Explain with examples.(200 Words) NCERT – Class XI, Indian …

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