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Topic: Resource mobilization 7) Recently the Lok Sabha passed a bill to amend the existing Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (Sarfaesi) Act, and the debt recovery tribunal (DRT) Act. Examine the significance of these amendments. (200 Words) Livemint

4) “The amendments to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, passed by Parliament recently, demonstrate a lack of national commitment to abolishing all forms of child labour.” Critically comment.

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3) It is argued that the concept of poverty in India today is fundamentally different from that of poverty three decades ago, and that safety nets need to be tailored to meet the needs of a society in transition. What do you understand by this argument? Discuss.

Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger 3) It is argued that the concept of poverty in India today is fundamentally different from that of poverty three decades ago, and that safety nets need to be tailored to meet the needs of a society in transition. What do you understand by this argument? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu

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6) It is reported that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) building highways at a record 19-20km a day. Examine the reasons behind this record and discuss their significance for infrastructure sector in India.

Topic: Infrastructure 6) It is reported that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) building highways at a record 19-20km a day. Examine the reasons behind this record and discuss their significance for infrastructure sector in India. (200 Words) Livemint

2) “China’s contribution to global recovery since the crisis of 2007-08 has been significant. Its faltering, or falling prey to adventurist action in the South China Sea, will not be good for itself, the region, or the world, including India.” Elaborate

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, 2) “China’s contribution to global recovery since the crisis of 2007-08 has been significant. Its faltering, or falling prey to adventurist action in the South China Sea, will not be good for itself, the region, or the world, including India.” Elaborate. (200 …