Day: April 17, 2018

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators 7) “Man is born free but is everywhere in chains”. Critically comment. (150 Words) The Indian Express Why this question This is a very famous statement by Rousseau whose implications in the present times is immense. Rousseau was under the …

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Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.  6) Indian economic policy has not allowed firms to be created and to grow and prosper at the levels required for adequate job creation. Examine. (250 Words) The Financial Express   Why this question Generation of employment has been a huge …

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Topic:  Indian economy; Agriculture 5)Examine the impediments to the growth of agricultural exports in India. Discuss the steps taken by government to boost agricultural exports. (250 Words)  The Indian Express   Why this question: Dalwai Committee on doubling farmer’s income and Draft Agricultural Policy both highlight the importance of boosting agricultural exports for improving the economic …

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Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,Education, Human Resources 4) Aspirational District Programme (ADP) is a marked shift in India’s governance model, that embodies cooperative as well as competitive federalism and efficiency in resource utilization, as its key determinants. Critically analyse. (250 Words) The Hindu Hindustan Times The Economic …

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Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Instead of unilateral military action, Syria needs an aggressive multilateral diplomacy to find an immediate end to violence and more so to find a long-lasting political solution. Comment. (250 Words) The Hindu Financial Times BBC   Why this question Syria has …

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Topic:  Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 2) Unlike the dark middle ages of Europe, India’s middle ages brought about a very rich tradition of devotional literature and poetry which dispels its assumption of a dark period of India’s history. Comment. (250 Words) NCERT Class IX & X …

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Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography. 1) Discuss how the theory of plate tectonics is an improvement over the theory of continental drift. (250 Words) NCERT Class XI, Fundamentals of Physical Geography Wikipedia     WHY THIS QUESTION In geography direct conceptual questions can be asked and the question is related to GS-1 syllabus under the …

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