Day: August 24, 2016

Syllabus – Simon . ”Simon’s identifying decision-making as the core field of public administration appears logically acceptable but his positivist underpinning is problematic.” Critically examine the statement. (200 words)

Syllabus – Hidden syllabus question The notion of informal organisation is a residual or cafeteria concept of diverse and sprawling contents. How does Gouldner established the need for understanding the interdigitations between the formal and informal organisation. (250 words)

Syllabus – So called hidden syllabus “Karl Marx’s interpretation of bureaucracy was rooted in the history of the nature of the State”. Evaluate. (200 words)

Syllabus -So called hidden syllabus “Lenin’s concept of Socialist management refers to directing the organisational development of Socialist society.” Explain. (200 words)

Syllabus -Miscellaneous “Legislative action is not subject to the rules of natural justice.” Explain the exceptions to the rule of natural justice. (200 words)

Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government; 9) If you are in charge of addressing the unrest and healing wounds in the Kashmir Valley, what measures will you take? Justify. (150 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Environmental pollution and degradation 8) Recently, the Road transport and highway ministry sought government to approve the Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Programme (V-VMP). What are the objectives of this program? Comment on these objectives. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic:  Disaster management 7) What does scientific management of floods constitute? Discuss in the Indian context. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential 6) What is Unified Payments Interface (UPI)? What are its advantages over other cashless transaction methods? Why is UPI significant to Indian economy? (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, 5) The Rajya Sabha recently passed the Mental Healthcare Bill. Critically discuss the issues which this Bill strives to address. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 4) Recently, a Bill was moved in Parliament to change the names of the three Charter High Courts of Bombay, Calcutta and Madras. Do you support this Bill? Substantiate. (200 Words) The Hindu