Day: March 14, 2018

Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas     7) You are part of a trekking expedition to a remote stretch of Western Ghat hill section that has rough terrain and dense forest. The team consists of ten women and five men. As you climb up and reach the final point, your team notices that forest fire is …

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Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment 6) What are Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) and letters of comforts (LoCs) that are issued by banks? Recently the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banned both LoUs and LoCs. Examine the causes and consequences. (250 Words) The Indian Express   Why this question? It’s …

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Topic: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth; indigenization of technology and developing new technology 5) Recently, the union cabinet took a decision to change the basis of classification of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Examine on what basis classification of MSMEs will be done and how would this classification impact …

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Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,  4) India is rightly acclaimed to be the pharmacy of the world, with its huge private sector capacity for producing branded and unbranded generic drugs. However, India has seen the decline and near disappearance of public sector capacity for manufacture of drugs and …

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Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 3) What is digital protectionism? Is digital protectionism good for India as it has been good for China so far? Analyse. (250 Words) Livemint Reference Why this question? It’s a new and evolving concept. It’s important for Mains-2018 (there have …

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Topic: Functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 2) What were the objectives of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006? Recently, the  Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) released an audit report on the ‘Implementation of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006’ . Examine …

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Topic:  Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times; 1) As with the Mughals, under European colonial rule, architecture became an emblem of power, designed to endorse the occupying power. Examine the salient features fo the British architecture in India. (250 Words) Wikipedia Reference CCRT Why …

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