Day: August 26, 2017

Topic:  Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators;  8) “Mother Theresa spent her life in actually living Swami Vivekananda’s concept of ‘Daridra Narayan’, in the service of god through service to the poor, destitute and marginalised.” Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7) Delineate ethics of Dr Swami Vivekananda. (150 Words) Reference

Topic: Disaster and disaster management 6) Should floods be considered as natural disasters? Examine the causes of floods in Assam regions. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic:  Indian economy growth and development 5) What are the parameters that define great power? Can India be considered an emerging great power? Discuss. (200 Words) EPW

Topic:  mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 4) It is said that all stakeholders must come together and find a solution for unwanted pregnancies of more than 20 weeks. Discuss why. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 3) Examine the potential implications of the proposed National Commission for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes which is armed with constitutional status. (200 Words) EPW

Topic:  Role of women and women’s organization 2) “The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016, introduced ostensibly to provide a legal framework for surrogacy in India, is a regressive legislation that seeks to control women’s bodies and reinforces heteronormative notions of what a family is.” Critically comment. (200 Words) EPW

Topic:  Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues  1) Write a note on Dr Ambedkar’s ideas about religion. (200 Words) EPW