Day: July 21, 2015

DAY – 39: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 21 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 3) Do you think subsidies as the government’s best weapon of choice in the fight against poverty? Substantiate. (200 Words) The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 3

DAY – 39: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 21 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 2) The Economic Survey – 2015 suggests that the JAM Number Trinity – Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar and Mobile numbers offer the government to minimize subsidies and support the poor households …

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DAY – 39: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 21 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 1) Identify flaws in the existing PPP model and suggest modifications. (200 Words) The Economic Survey – 2015, Volume – 1, Chapter – 4

Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service 9) What do you understand by ‘selfless service’? Should a civil servant serve the society selflessly? Critically comment. (200 Words) General

Topic: Infrastructure – energy 8) Despite signing a civilian nuclear deal with the US government, India has not been able to increase it energy production from nuclear sources. Critically examine why. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.  7) Recently the Indian Navy released a document called The Indian Naval Indigenisation Plan 2015-2030. Examine the important highlights of this plan and comment on their significance. (200 Words) The Hindu ET

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, 6) With examples discuss the factors that determine cropping pattern in India. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology 5) It is often lamented that India is not a country that innovates products. In your opinion, what are the necessary conditions for a country like India to start innovating? Also examine how much does economic growth help in innovation. (200 …

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Topic: India and its neighborhood. 4) Write a note on the highlights of recently concluded Iran Nuclear Deal. (200 Words) The New York Times

Topic:Important aspects of governance; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Government has shown interest in reforming the Employees State Insurance Corporation of India, or ESIC. Do you think this reform should expand its coverage to those hitherto not covered by it? In the light of these impending …

Continue reading “3) Government has shown interest in reforming the Employees State Insurance Corporation of India, or ESIC. Do you think this reform should expand its coverage to those hitherto not covered by it? In the light of these impending reforms, also comment on what these mean to India’s public healthcare system.”

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Critically comment if the ‘strategic diamond” initiative of four maritime democracies that was mooted by Japan is in the interest of India’s geopolitical ambitions beyond the Indian Ocean region. (200 Words) The Hindu The Diplomat

Topic: History of the world 1) Discuss India’s contribution to the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference