Month: November 2016

Topic: Environmental pollution. 7) Discuss the role of pharmaceutical companies in spreading of drug-resistant infections and efforts being made to stop these infections. (200 Words) Down to Earth

Topic: Conservation 6) Critically analyse the nature and focus of environmental activism in India today. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Indian economy;  5) Does black money boost economic growth? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders 4) Civil society plays a significant role in challenging, limiting or contesting state power. Critically comment on the role of civil society in states such as Jammu and Kashmir where environment is repressive. (200 Words) EPW

Topic:Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 3) Critically discuss ramifications of Russia’s exit from the International Criminal Court (ICC). (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) Critically evaluate how did Indira Gandhi’s tenure as the Prime Minister of India affect some of India’s socio-political  institutions and governance. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) “There’s a new turn in Dalit politics that entails taking charge of affairs in their own hands, and a widening of the terrain of struggle rather than restricting it to political power or religious conversion.” …

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Topic: Ethics in human actions 8) Discuss the ethical issues involved in using autonomous vehicles. (150 Words) Scientific American TED

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 7) Discuss how convergence of IT and defence industries in India is in their mutual interest as well as in the national interest. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment 6) Critically analyse impact of demonetization on the unorganized sector. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Indian economy; Resource mobilization 5) It is argued that the government will reap a windfall gain from its recent demonetization move. Do you agree? Critically examine.  (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations 4) “For a socially and environmentally just solution for Cauvery river dispute, we need to move to an adaptive management approach and an alternative set of principles of sharing, sound science and a participatory processes with non-state actors.” Discuss. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Do you think the recent demonetization move is a boost to electoral reforms in India? Critically analyse. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Functioning of executive and judiciary 2) Government litigation reportedly constitutes nearly half of all litigation in the Indian judiciary. In the light of this fact, do you think India needs a new litigation policy? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Why didn’t India’s political and military leadership to use its offensive air power assets to stop the advance of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in NEFA and Ladakh in 1962? Critically examine. (200 Words) The …

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