Month: September 2016

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy 7) How will GST impact India’s international trade and its trade strategy? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic; Marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints 6) The APMCs were undoubtedly established with good intentions, but the harsh reality is that effective public policy should depend on more than good intentions. In this light, critically analyse the impact of APMCs on farmers and agriculture. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic:  India and its neighborhood- relations 5) Examine the merits and demerits of all the non-military options before the government for a strong response to the  recent Uri attack by Pakistan sponsored terrorists.  (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 4) How did India and Pakistan solve Indus river water sharing problem? Do you think both countries can resolve their other bilateral problems in the same manner? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) In the light of the Baloch leader Brahamdagh Bugti’s asylum claim, what foreign policy implications and legal issues could India face if it agrees to grant him asylum? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 2) The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Appellate Body has declared certain domestic content requirements (DCRs) in India’s Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) illegal. Should India comply with this ruling? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Social empowerment; Salient features of Indian society 1) “Quotas and reservation no longer embody a search for justice, but an interest group politics where the powerful seek to accumulate more power.” In the light of ongoing agitations by powerful castes seeking reservation, critically comment on the statement. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Challenges of corruption 8) In recent months, instances of corruption in banking sector are being unearthed by investigation agencies across India. In your opinion, despite good pay and incentives, what prompts these bankers to indulge in corruption? How do they involve in corruption despite strict regulation in place unlike in civil services? Critically examine. (200 …

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Topic: Prevention of money laundering 7) What do you understand by double non-taxation? Looking at how various jurisdictions have sought to prevent or punish instances of tax  avoidance, do you think big companies are given unfair advantage by these jurisdictions? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic; Conservation, Environmental pollution 6) Recently India agreed to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change. Once India ratifies the Agreement, what challenges does India face in implementing this Agreement and how should it go about it? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:  Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 5) In the light of recent GST Council meeting, critically examine if GST is going to be good for cooperative federalism or not. (200 Words) The …

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