Day: October 1, 2015

Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 10) “Representative institutions in the villages must be made party to decision-making in the development process, which should go beyond the infrastructure needs of the security personnel.” In the light of developmental activities undertaken by government in naxal affected areas, critically comment on the statement. (200 Words) The …

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Topic: Conservation 9) What do you understand by Compensatory Afforestation? Critically comment on the provisions of Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Resource mobilisation; Indian economy – planning 8) Critically discuss the effectiveness of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act 2003 in meeting its objectives. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Minimum Support Prices; Indian economy – issues 7) It is argued that the merger of the commodities market regulator, the Forward Markets Commission (FMC), with the capital market watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), is a game-changing mov. Examine why. (150 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Indian economy – Growth 6) At present it is evident that Indian economy is growing at reasonably good rate compared to other emerging economies. Do you think this growth is the result of India’s monetary policy? Analyse. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 5) Discuss the difficulties faced by Election Commission in preparing clean electoral rolls. How can it overcome these difficulties using available policies and technologies? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) Critically analyse the role, potential and performance of IMF in the present times. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 3) Examine the objectives of the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Also examine why its implementation is still lagging behind. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 2) Do you think implementation and true potential of MGNREGA scheme is suffering due to politics at national and local level? Critically comment. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Social empowerment; features of Indian society 1) Recently, governments of Haryana and Rajasthan amended their Panchayat Raj act such that no one can contest elections for the post of sarpanch or member of the panchayat samiti or zilla parishad if they have not passed Class X. Critically discuss the implications of this amendment. (200 Words) The …

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