Month: October 2017

Topic:  Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: 6) Impartiality is as important as integrity in the civil services. Comment. (150 Words) General

Topic:  Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices;  5) India’s agricultural policy should shift its focus from price support to productivity improvement. Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic:  Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance-  4) Social Media is widely considered to be the sixth pillar of democracy. Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:   Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources  3) Medical relief must be medically certified for a proven effect. With reference to disbursements as in the case of dengue, examine whether the state must adhere to conventional norms. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:  India and its neighborhood- relations.  2) Afghanistan requires security as well as social support, especially from its neighbours.  Analyse. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:   Poverty and developmental issues; Social empowerment 1) Access to the internet is now fundamental to life and liberty. Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:   Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity 7) Power and accountability are correlated, proportional, and commensurate. Comment. (150 Words) General

Topic:  Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; 6) Social Network suffers from an authenticity problem only to be solved by internal and external regulations. Comment. (200 Words) Livemint  

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it 5) Universal Basic Income, is a magic wand for welfare but may require several customisations for the Indian context. Comment. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic:  Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 4) Children are the most sensitive components of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Comment on the international measures in place and the responsibility on nations to assist in the same. (200 Words) The Wire

Topic:    Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders  3) Examine the role of think tanks and specialised research labs on policy formulation. Do you think relying on external sources is a viable idea for effective policy formulation? Comment. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic:  Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies  2) The CBI plays a pivotal role in the criminal justice delivery but is often marred with a myriad of responsibilities. Comment while suggesting reforms to the CBI. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic:   Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan indeed the father of the two-nation theory or was he merely advocating modern ideas of multiculturalism and differentiated citizenship? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express