Month: October 2015

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 4) With reference to recent joint statement by USA and Pakistan, critically comment on concerns expressed by India on the impact of this joint statement on its strategic interests. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Write a note on cultural links between India and Japan, and its importance in their relationship. (200 Words) Frontline

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 2) The promulgation of the new Constitution leaves half of Nepal in tumultuous protest, with large sections of the population feeling it is not inclusive and has not taken on board their concerns. Examine why. (200 Words) Frontline

Topic: Art and culture 1) Write a short note on the art form of Kaniyan Koothu (150 Words) Frontline

Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 7) Examine the difference between emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient.  In your opinion, to succeed as a better administrator, which one you need most? Substantiate. (200 Words) Forbes Reference

Topic: Awareness in Space 6) What is Dyson sphere? Examine its importance in space research. (200 Words) Livemint Reference

Topic: Fundamental Rights 5) Do you think the fundamental premise of Facebook’s Free Basics initiative—that the promise of universal access to the Internet is sufficient to override concerns of Net neutrality advocates – is valid? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Do you think India is losing its strategic edge in Maldives? In this regard, critically analyse relationship between India and Maldives. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) “American readiness to offer aid has bred dependence and hubris. The U.S. has ended up as an enabler of Pakistan’s dysfunction by reinforcing the belief of its elite that it is too important to fail or be neglected.” Elaborate. (200 …

Continue reading “3) “American readiness to offer aid has bred dependence and hubris. The U.S. has ended up as an enabler of Pakistan’s dysfunction by reinforcing the belief of its elite that it is too important to fail or be neglected.” Elaborate.”

Topic: Salient features of Indian society 2) Why do you think the social vulnerability of Dalits, even decades after reservation and dedicated laws meant to uplift and empower them were put in place, has increased? Critically comment. (150 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society 1) In your opinion, what should be the role of public intellectuals, writers and artists when a society, such as India’s, begins showing its prejudices openly? Critically comment. (150 Words) The Hindu