Month: March 2018

Topic:  Environmental pollution 5) To join other nations in the war on carbon, India needs to undertake a comprehensive approach, which can be done by establishing an emissions trading scheme (ETS). Discuss. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this question? This questions lets you learn about ETS. It is also important for Mains – 2018 as it’s …

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Topic:  Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; 4) The government has been making efforts to integrate farmers with agro-industries to ensure that they get better prices for their produce. Is contract farming a better solution in this regard? Examine the problems involved in contract farming and analyse if the draft …

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Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) For India, Jordan is more than a transit point and can be considered as its natural ally. Comment. (250 Words) IDSA IDSA The Hindu Why this question? It is in the news. There will be a question on Middle East, but don’t …

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Topic:   Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections.  2) Discuss the features of the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018. Why is human trafficking is on the rise in India in recent years? Critically examine. (250 Words) PRS(Page 5) Business Standard Why this question? There has …

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Topic:  Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.  1) The period between the Sangam Age and the Pallavas — the second to the sixth centuries CE — were trying times for Tamil literature and the Hindu religion. What happened during this time? How did the …

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Topic:  Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 6) It is argued that the police encounters, which have become a common phenomenon, have contributed to our low rank on ‘rule of law’ index. Examine why encounters are considered as unethical and against rule of law. (150 Words) The Hindu Why this question? This …

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Topic:  Land reforms 5) Discuss the main features of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act) and also examine how LARR Act has altered the traditional relationship between the state and the citizen. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this question? This question is important because it’s …

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Topic:  Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.  4) An inclusive financial ecosystem is quintessential to the social contract. Critically evaluate the success of recent government initiatives in strengthening and deepening financial inclusion in India. (250 Words) Livemint Why this question? Financial inclusion is in news since 2014 thanks to various initiatives and policy decisions.    It’s …

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Topic:  Employment 3) In August 2017, the draft Code on Wages Bill 2017 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Analyse its features and significance. (250 Words) PRS Reference Why this question? This is a major reform and is an important question from exam point of view. This issue will evolve further if the Bill gets passed.    …

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