Day: May 26, 2016

Topic: Moral thinkers 8) “He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying.” Discuss the relevance of the meaning of this quote in public administration. (150 Words) General

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 7) Through payments banks, RBI wants to improve financial inclusion. But, recently licence holders have expressed concerns and some of them have given up their plan to set up a payments bank. Examine why. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Functioning of judiciary 6) The Supreme Court of India’s expansionist role attempting to orchestrate environmental governance in the case relating to vehicular pollution in Delhi is seen as a problem. Examine why. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 5) China and Pakistan are trying to scuttle India’s efforts to become member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Do you think China has moral right to block India’s efforts? How will its action impact India – China relations? Critically comment. (200 Words) …

Continue reading “5) China and Pakistan are trying to scuttle India’s efforts to become member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group. Do you think China has moral right to block India’s efforts? How will its action impact India – China relations? Critically comment.”

Topic: Indian constitution – features 4) “The right to free speech cannot be read to mean that one citizen can defame another.” Should Right to Reputation be considered as fundamental right? Critically comment. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 3) The United States’ Federal Open Market Committee is said to take a decision to raise the so-called Fed Funds Rate at its next meeting in mid-June. Should India be worried? Discuss. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 2) Analyse India’s mistakes vis a vis its conducting of foreign policy with Iran, especially developing Chabahar Port and the strategic importance of Iran for India. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) A 2016 World Health Organisation report says 16 of the 30 most polluted cities in the world are in India.  The pollution in Indian cities is adversely affecting health of people, especially children. What practical measures should our cities adopt to reduce pollution and its health hazards? Discuss. (200 …

Continue reading “1) A 2016 World Health Organisation report says 16 of the 30 most polluted cities in the world are in India. The pollution in Indian cities is adversely affecting health of people, especially children. What practical measures should our cities adopt to reduce pollution and its health hazards? Discuss.”