Day: April 5, 2018

Topic: Attitude: social influence and persuasion; Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance; Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance   7) “Our Republic and its Press will rise and fall together” – J. Pulitzer. In light of above statement, comment on whether stringent laws will check the menace …

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Topic:  Cropping pattern; Food security 6) Although Green Revolution has improved food security; it has evoked new nutritional deficiencies. In the light of the given statement, discuss the need for improving the production of coarse grains in India. Also, analyse the recent budgetary proposals initiated by the government in this regard? (250 Words) The Hindu …

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Topic: Conservation ; Environmental pollution and degradation; Environmental impact assessment 5) The goal of bringing one third of India’s geographical area under forest cover seems like a distant dream. In light of the steps suggested in Draft National Forest Policy, critically examine whether this distant dream can be made a reality? (250 Words) Livemint Down to …

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Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources 4) Despite swift improvements in literacy levels, quality of education and learning outcomes have not improved significantly. In the light of above statement, critically analyse the key proposals of SSA-2 project? What are the various impediments faced by govt and …

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Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests  3) Critically analyse whether the process of removal of judges in India needs to be revised? Also highlight the key short-comings Of Judicial Standards and Accountability bill, 2010. (250 Words) PRS Why this question? Judicial reforms are an important topic and part …

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Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 2) The debate on federalism in present India revolves around many distinct but inter- related aspects. Examine. Also discuss various contentious issues in the Terms …

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Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India; Social empowerment; Poverty and developmental issues 1) Data from NCRB highlights the plight of SCs and STs in India. Highlight its key findings. It is believed that dilution of SCs/STs prevention of Atrocities Act would only worsen their situation. Comment. (250 Words) The Economic Times The Indian …

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