Month: November 2016

Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. 2) “The proposed National e-Health Authority, which will oversee digitisation of health information, could launch a digital health revolution in India. But safeguards need to be in place to protect patients’ privacy.” Discuss. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Salient features of Indian society;  1) What do you understand by throwaway society? How is throwaway culture affecting Indian society and environment? Suggest ways to overcome this culture. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world 7) What do you understand by legal philosophy? Why is its study important today? Examine. (150 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Resource mobilization; Conservation 6) As the likelihood of climate disasters goes up, the need to mobilize additional finance to address the losses is greater. What needs to be done to mobilize resources to address climate change effects?  Discuss with special focus on climate-resilient bonds. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Prevention of money laundering 5) Post-demonetization, what challenges lie ahead for government to prevent flow of black money again into the system? What measures should be taken once transition into new currency is over? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu

Topic: Indian economy – growth and development 4) It is consumption that has been driving Indian growth, rather than investment. Private investment has not yet picked up. What needs to be done to improve private investment? Why is it important? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic:India and its neighborhood- relations. 3) In the light of ongoing exchange of fire between Indian and Pakistani soldiers on daily basis along the LoC, is it time to restore the ceasefire on the Line of Control? Should India take the lead? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 2) Examine the fundamental commonalities inherent to the Carnatic and Hindustani styles of music. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) Compare the Gini coefficients of wealth inequality in India with that of other countries in the region. Determine the causes of wealth inequality in India. (200 Words) Livemint Livemint

Topic: Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7) Children from the RTE quota are often left feeling small as equality seems to be lost in monetary disparity. How to address such inequalities? Suggest solutions. (200 Words) The Hindu