Month: September 2016

Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) Analyse why achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is important for India. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Ethics in human actions 9) Do you consider poverty and inequality as ethical challenges? Substantiate. (150 Words) Reference

Topic: Environmental pollution 8) Refrigeration and air-conditioning industry has switched to ozone-friendly hydrofluorocarbons. Do you think this step is enough to protect ozone? What should India do with regard to hydrofluorocarbons? Examine. (200 Words) Down to Earth

Topic; Developments in S&T 7) A recent study has found that despite early detection and appropriate medical attention, thousands of neonates in India with sepsis and pneumonia (both common ailments in newborns) died. Examine the causes and suggest remedies. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 6) “Malaria control in India is seriously affected by the fact that the knowledge once gained through painstaking research and fieldwork by entomologists is ignored.” In the light of the statement, critically discuss why India is failing to fight Malaria. (200 Words) Frontline

Topic: Functioning of judiciary 5) “The Supreme Court order dismissing Common Cause’s writ petition seeking directions against the misuse of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 is a monumental abdication of the judicial function.” Critically comment. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 4) In 2014, the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2014 was unanimously passed in Rajya Sabha. Recently, the government has drafted a new Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016.  Compare both the versions and critically comment on features of …

Continue reading “4) In 2014, the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2014 was unanimously passed in Rajya Sabha. Recently, the government has drafted a new Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016. Compare both the versions and critically comment on features of the the 2016 Bill.”

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 3) Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Centre to ask States to end the oppressive practice of sterilising women in large camps. Examine the significance of this directive. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Discuss the issues and challenges that India should deal with in upcoming BRICS and BIMSTEC summits. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment 1) “Although laws like the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 and other laws are supposed to grant Muslim women rights and protect them from discriminatory customary laws, the absence of codification of Muslim personal laws has resulted in many of the rights granted in religious texts getting negated …

Continue reading “1) “Although laws like the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 and other laws are supposed to grant Muslim women rights and protect them from discriminatory customary laws, the absence of codification of Muslim personal laws has resulted in many of the rights granted in religious texts getting negated or diluted.” Discuss.”