Month: October 2015

Test – 1: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives 31 October 2015 6) Why is ocean water salty? Is it possible to desalinate ocean water in large scale to meet increasing demand for drinking water in various water-scarce regions? Discuss. (200 Words)

Test – 1: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives 31 October 2015 5) Examine the natural causes of global warming. Is greenhouse effect good for earth? Explain. (200 Words)

Test – 1: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives 31 October 2015 4) Examine the origin of Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar islands and explain the distinct features of both island groups. (200 Words)

Test – 1: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives 31 October 2015 3) Why does the Southern Hemisphere experience Winter and Summer Solstice in different times than that of the Northern Hemisphere? Also explain why do the poles experience about six months day and six months night? What happens to these two …

Continue reading “3) Why does the Southern Hemisphere experience Winter and Summer Solstice in different times than that of the Northern Hemisphere? Also explain why do the poles experience about six months day and six months night? What happens to these two phenomena if earth stops rotating? (200 Words)”

Test – 1: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives 31 October 2015 2) Do Vedas offer us direct evidence of social or political system in Vedic era, whether ordinary or elite? Critically examine. (200 Words)  

Test – 1: Mains Self Study – 2016 (Mission – 2016) Archives 31 October 2015 1) Discuss what the Harappan towns excavated in India reveal  about the life of people of Indus Valley Civilization. (150 Words)

Topic: Moral thinkers 6) “The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance.” Elaborate the meaning of this quote by Socrates and examine if you can relate some of your experiences with its meaning. (150 Words) General

Topic: Issues of buffer stocks and food security 5) Critically discuss the key elements of National Food Security Act, 2013 and various concerns raised against its provisions. Also examine why its implementation has taken a backseat. (200 Words) EPW

Topic:  Indian economy issues 4) The Ministry of Finance released the “Revised Draft Indian Financial Code” for public comments in July. Various concerns have been raised against this draft. Comment on  these concerns. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes  3) In 2009, the government launched the Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan to bolster secondary education in the country. Critically evaluate the performance of this scheme. (200 Words) EPW

Topic:  Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.  2) “Independence of the judiciary is not the issue in the current stand-off; it is control over appointments.” In the light of recent NJAC judgement by the Supreme Court, critically comment on the statement. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Art and Culture; Effect of globalisation of Indian society 1) Chinghi, a traditional, indigenous haircare lotion derived from wild plants, which has been used as a beauty aid for generations by women of Meitei community is losing its popularity among the community, particularly in the Imphal valley. It is being observed in India that such …

Continue reading “1) Chinghi, a traditional, indigenous haircare lotion derived from wild plants, which has been used as a beauty aid for generations by women of Meitei community is losing its popularity among the community, particularly in the Imphal valley. It is being observed in India that such traditional practices are under threat by various factors. Critically analyse why.”