Month: August 2016

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

Topic: Issues relating to intellectual property rights. 6) Why is it said that the battle to prevent online piracy in India is tough one? In your opinion what steps should be taken to stop online piracy and why? Comment. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Awareness in space 5) Recently it was reported that members of the successful Apollo space programme are experiencing higher rates of cardiovascular problems. Why? Do you think deep space missions are futile exercises? Comment. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections 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. (200 Words) The Hindu

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

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections 2) Critically analyse various recommendations made by different committees against AFSPA and reasons why the central government is reluctant to repeal AFSPA. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Examine how can Microsoft’s CityNext platform help India’s smart city project. (200 Wos) Livemint

Topic: Moral thinkers 7) “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Discuss the significance of this quote to a public servant. (150 Words) General

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

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, 5) Discuss how the petroleum sector in India has been reformed since 1991 reforms. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Cropping pattern 4) Examine why prices of pulses in India has gone high in recent years. What measures has the government taken to curb the surging prices of pulses? Comment on these measures. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 3) Write a note on the United Nations Organisation Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and its relevance to today’s India. (200 Words) The Indian Express

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 …

Continue reading “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: Effects of globalization 1) What do you understand by globalism? Do you think it’s threatened by latest developments taking place around the world? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint