Day: July 8, 2015

DAY – 31: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 08 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 2) Would you agree that the people of the Indus Valley Civilisation were great art lovers? Give reasons for your answer. (200 Words) NCERT Class XI, Introduction to Indian Art, Chapter …

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DAY – 31: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 08 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 1) Give a quantitative appraisal of India’s demographic profile during the colonial period and highlight the salient features of India’s pre-independence occupational structure. (200 Words) NCERT Class XI, Indian Economic Development, …

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Topic: Challenges of corruption; Probity in public life 8) In recent years massive corruption in the competitive exams for professional courses and government conducted at both state and national level is coming into light thanks to vigilant media and courageous whistleblowers. In your opinion, what are the causes and consequences of this type of corruption? Critically discuss. (200 Words) …

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Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology 7) Write a note on the working principle of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) and its importance for India’s nuclear energy program. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference

Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy 6) Reforming the police in India is sine qua non to ensure a functional democracy where citizens enjoy their rights without fear. In this regard, critically examine how the Supreme Court has played its role in enforcing police reforms with what outcome. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Separation of powers between various organs  5) “The National Judicial Appointments Commission gives government primacy over judiciary”. Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests  4) Analyse the importance of Central Asian countries in India’s fight against terrorism. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) In your opinion, what should be the primary objectives of the New Development Bank being established by BRICS countries and how these objectives should be achieved? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Poverty and Developmental Issues 2) Critically evaluate India’s progress in achieving the targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu

Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Role of Women 1) Critically comment on the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act and its impact on Indian women. (200 Words) The Hindu