Day: July 28, 2017

My Tryst With UPSC            Parikshit Zade, Rank 280, CSE-2016                  “Success is just delayed, not denied. My sun has set to rise again.” These quotes used to be my WhatsApp status after last 2 years of UPSC CSE results. My closed friends from non UPSC …

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Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; Social persuasion 8) Differentiate between obedience, compliance and conformity. Discuss impact of social influence on these behaviours. (150 Words) NCERT Class XII Psychology textbook Chapter 7

Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function 7) What do you understand by social influence? Write a note on three forms of social influence. (150 Words) NCERT Class XII Psychology textbook Chapter 7

Topic:  Awareness in the fields of biotechnology 6) The 271st report of the Commission has prepared the draft Bill named ‘The DNA Based Technology (Use and Regulation) Bill, 2017’ after examining various judicial pronouncements and constitutional provisions. Define DNA profiling and write a critical note on the objectives and provisions of this Bill. (200 Words) …

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Topic: Issues relating to intellectual property rights. 5) A proposal to further extend the already 20-year-long patent term for pharmaceuticals is on the negotiation table of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Is it a right step? How will it affect India? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 4) The NITI Aayog has recently unveiled a grand plan to effectively privatise district hospitals in Tier-I and Tier-II towns.  Examine critically NITI Aayog’s other provisions of this plan and comment on their likely impact on the health sector. (200 Words) The …

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Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education and Human resources 3) “The RTE is focused on free and compulsory education till class VIII. It does not prescribe preschools for the poor. Or education beyond class 8. Nor does it talk quality or equity.” Why is it important to focus on …

Continue reading “3) “The RTE is focused on free and compulsory education till class VIII. It does not prescribe preschools for the poor. Or education beyond class 8. Nor does it talk quality or equity.” Why is it important to focus on preschools, quality and equity in education? Discuss.”

Topic:  India and its neighborhood- relations   2) Critically analyse various issues related to construction of the Hambantota port in Sri Lanka. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic:  Social empowerment; Role of women 1) “Empowering half of the potential workforce has significant economic benefits beyond promoting gender equality.” Discuss how this potential can be realised. (200 Words) Livemint