Day: January 3, 2017

Topic: Ethical dilemmas in public and private institutions 9)ABC Ltd. Is a large transnational company having diversified business activities with a huge shareholder base. The company is continuously expanding the generating employment. The company, in its expansion and diversification programme, decides to establish a new plant at Vikaspuri, an area which is underdeveloped. The new plant …

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Topic: Infrastructure 8) Compare and contrast the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) with the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). Examine if AMRUT is an improvement over JNNURM. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic:Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 7) It is said that there is rising uneasiness within the Indian Army on a number of significant issues. Critically analyse these issues and suggest how they should be dealt with by government and the defence establishment. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:  Pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity 6) A seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court, in a majority judgment, held that an appeal for votes during elections on the basis of religion, caste, race, community or language, even that of the electorate, will amount to a ‘corrupt practice’ and call …

Continue reading “6) A seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court, in a majority judgment, held that an appeal for votes during elections on the basis of religion, caste, race, community or language, even that of the electorate, will amount to a ‘corrupt practice’ and call for disqualification of the candidate. Discuss significance of and justification for this judgement.”

Topic : mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.  5) Some people see reservation system as  a programme for poverty-removal. Do you agree? What are the true objectives of reservation system? Is demand for reservation by Socially Advanced Castes (SACs) justified? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic:  e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential;  4) According to surveys by the World Bank and the department of industrial policy and promotion, Andhra Pradesh has emerged as one of the easiest places to do business in India. In this regard, discuss the e-governance initiatives taken by Andhra government which have helped it .(200 …

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Topic: Functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies 3) What are the Election Commission’s powers in a dispute over the election symbol in case a party splits? Also discuss related court cases and controversies. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic:Important aspects of governance, Transparency 2) Recently, the Supreme Court removed top functionaries of BCCI for not implementing Lodha panel recommendations and for the contempt of court.  In your opinion, what lessons should BCCI learn from this episode? Also briefly give your opinion on the whole episode. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Poverty and developmental issues; Polpulation 1) India has a major child and women malnutrition problem. In the light of recent surveys, critically examine the causes and suggest what should be done to address this problem. (200 Words) The Hindu