Month: November 2015

Topic:  Energy; Resource mobilization 7) Which factors decide the price fluctuation in global oil prices? If oil prices drop low, how should India make use of the ‘opportunity’? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Indian economy – employment 6) “Insufficient opportunities for youth to earn incomes commensurate with their aspirations is the root cause of social atrophy, degenerating into violence in many parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Gujarat, and in Indian cities everywhere.” Do you think conventional methods of job creation have worked in …

Continue reading “6) “Insufficient opportunities for youth to earn incomes commensurate with their aspirations is the root cause of social atrophy, degenerating into violence in many parts of the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Gujarat, and in Indian cities everywhere.” Do you think conventional methods of job creation have worked in favour of India’s youth? From where should jobs come? Discuss.”

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism 5) Recently it was suggested that India follow the U.K. model and set up a separate unit on the lines of Research Information and Communication Unit (RICU) of the U.K. to tackle violent extremists. Discuss the model and its applicability for …

Continue reading “5) Recently it was suggested that India follow the U.K. model and set up a separate unit on the lines of Research Information and Communication Unit (RICU) of the U.K. to tackle violent extremists. Discuss the model and its applicability for India.”

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; 4) Why many government schemes are named ‘missions’? What is their objective? Considering many missions that government has launched in recent years, examine their constraints and suggest how can government improve their success rates.  (200 Words) …

Continue reading “4) Why many government schemes are named ‘missions’? What is their objective? Considering many missions that government has launched in recent years, examine their constraints and suggest how can government improve their success rates.”

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 3) “Banning commercial surgery will certainly push surrogacy underground, leaving poor women even more vulnerable to exploitation.” Elaborate. (150 Words) Livemint

Topic:  Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. 2) What is the rationale behind decentralisation? Comment on the framework that exists for bringing decentralisation in India and the role of financial commissions in strengthening this process. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Communalism 1) Critically comment on the impact of communalism on economic growth. (150 Words) General