Month: May 2017

Topic: Infrastructure – energy 6) Examine the risks that are prevalent in the thermal power market in India and comment if it is prudent to invest in thermal power sector. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic:; Environmental pollution; Mobilization of resources 5) Do you think adopting a multilaterally coordinated imposition of a carbon tax as a potent mitigation policy against climate change effects – both from environment and market perspective? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) How will India be affected in future by China’s the Belt and Road Initiative (B&R)?Do you think it’s non-participation in this initiative shows that India is nervous? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Indian Express The Hindu

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 3) What are the objectives of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)? Evaluate its performance and comment if allocating more fund to this scheme would help overcome some of its shortcomings. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Important aspects of governance, 2) What do you understand by minimum government, maximum governance? Discuss whether this maxim has been practised or not during last three years in India. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.  1) Examine the interrelationship between forests and climate change. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic:   Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world 7) What does Kautilya’s Arthashastra talk about importance of state authority and role of police in it? Examine. (150 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 6) Write a critical note on changing perception of police on the matters of public safety and lessons they could learn from foreign experiences to improve their role in ensuring public safety. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:;Awareness in the fields of bio-technology 5) Recently, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, an Environment Ministry body that evaluates genetically modified crops, approved transgenic mustard for environmental release. Discuss the nature of concerns that are expressed regarding cultivation of GM mustard and the role of government in allaying these concerns. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Why is India not part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)? Does India’s absence matter to China? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Discuss critically the nature and implications of new evolving multilateral order in the world. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Important aspects of governance, 2) It is argued that in India, the institutional weaknesses of public institutions stand in contrast to relatively dynamic private and civil society organizations. What is the cause and consequences of weak institutions? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint