Month: July 2015

Topic: Economic growth and Development; Inclusive growth 5) Do you think more investment, both public and private, would help in poverty reduction? In the context of India, critically examine. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources 4) Differentiate between formal education and theological education. Do you think theological education should be encouraged in ‘secular’ democracies such as India? Critically comment. (200 Words)

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests  3) Do you consider BRICS as a powerful financial and political voice in the emerging multipolar world that can not be ignored? Critically discuss. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 2) What do you understand by ‘governance’? Critically analyse the challenges to governance and the elements of good governance. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Salient features of Indian society; poverty and developmental issues 1) In the light of recently released Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC), examine how poverty has been defined in India by various committees and commissions. Also critically comment how poverty in India is linked to the caste factor. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Challenges of corruption 7) In your opinion, what are the challenges of fighting corruption an honest officer is likely to face when the state machinery is itself involved in corrupt activities and saving the corrupt public servants? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas in government institutions 6) You are serving as Superintendent of Police of a district. You were incharge of conducting violence-free general elections in your jurisdiction and also you were responsible to stop distribution of illegal money, liquor and other freebies during campaigning by the candidates. During one night two police personnel …

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Topic: Economic growth and Development; Inclusive growth 5) Do you think India’s economic progress and its inclusive growth strategy has reduced poverty and inequality in the country? Critically analyse, especially with reference to the plight of tribal population. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 4) Is it the liquor or excise policy that kills the people in India? In the light of recent illicit liquor consumption related deaths, critically comment on the statement. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 3) In recent years India has become a haven for commercial surrogacy, a controversial assisted reproductive technology. Critically examine why this is popular in India, the various concerns raised against this practice and the efficacy of legislation in regulating this …

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Topic: Women empowerment; Indian art; Salient features of Indian society 2) “Fashioning urban centres is not just about delivering services with technical precision. Cities are about human beings, communities, migrants, classes, men and women, not to mention the various other species of flora and fauna which will live there.” With reference to the new Smart …

Continue reading “2) “Fashioning urban centres is not just about delivering services with technical precision. Cities are about human beings, communities, migrants, classes, men and women, not to mention the various other species of flora and fauna which will live there.” With reference to the new Smart City initiative launched by the Government of India, critically discuss the statement.”

Topic: Population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1) Critically analyse the important findings of the first socio-economic and caste census in India since 1934, the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 (SECC), with reference to education, health, land, water and electricity accessibility. (200 Words) The Hindu The …

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