Month: November 2015

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues  4) “Ambedkar and Periyar were at the forefront of social movements that challenged the deeply entrenched caste system, traced its origins to Hinduism which laid the theoretical foundations of the system, and saw the emancipation of the …

Continue reading “4) “Ambedkar and Periyar were at the forefront of social movements that challenged the deeply entrenched caste system, traced its origins to Hinduism which laid the theoretical foundations of the system, and saw the emancipation of the socially oppressed in abolishing the religion itself.” Discuss the commonalities between these two personalities.”

Topic: Role of women  3) “Women’s right to wealth and property is of singular importance, not only for its utilitarian benefits of providing them security and independence, but also, and more importantly, for the principle of equal rights.” Critically discuss in the Indian context. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues  2) Critically analyse Gandhiji’s thoughts on untouchability and untouchables. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Role of women 1) Some findings have found that gender-based crime rates have grown while general crime rates have decreased over the years in India. Analyse why. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in public and private institutions 6) As the president of local School Development and Management Committee (SDMC), it was your responsibility to appoint a cook cum helper to the school to implement Mid Day Meal scheme as per guidelines issued by the government. After interviewing many aspirants, the executive body of …

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Topic:Security challenges and their management in border areas; Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security 5) Write a critical note on the importance of cooperation between India and its neighbours in fighting non-state actors posing security threat to India. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:  Land reforms 4) In the light of successful digitisation and computerisation of land records for land owned by defence, an argument is made that the Indian Defence Estate Services (IDES) be changed to an Indian Estates Service to manage and digitise all land held by various government departments. Elaborate and examine why. (150 Words) The Indian …

Continue reading “4) In the light of successful digitisation and computerisation of land records for land owned by defence, an argument is made that the Indian Defence Estate Services (IDES) be changed to an Indian Estates Service to manage and digitise all land held by various government departments. Elaborate and examine why.”

Topic: Economic growth; Agriculture and technology 3) How can Make in India and Digital India programmes can be linked with agriculture to make the sector profitable and efficient? Suggest innovative ideas. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Critically analyse India’s relationship with the United Kingdom. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Role of women 1) India’s GDP could see an additional increment of $0.7 trillion-$2.9 trillion by 2025 if women’s participation in the labour force increases, says a new study by McKinsey Global Institute (MGI). But achieving this would require concerted effort with targeted government intervention in key areas. Analyse these key areas. (200 Words) Business …

Continue reading “1) India’s GDP could see an additional increment of $0.7 trillion-$2.9 trillion by 2025 if women’s participation in the labour force increases, says a new study by McKinsey Global Institute (MGI). But achieving this would require concerted effort with targeted government intervention in key areas. Analyse these key areas.”

Topic: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions;  5) Your close friend who got benefited by government’s reservation policies gets top scholarship, goes to USA, studies in one of world’s top universities and settles there joining a top MNC. Your brother who is jealous of your friend’s achievements, complains that your friend has no …

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