Day: June 27, 2018

Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 7) Do you think one should be …

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Topic– Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation 6) To achieve the vision of doing away with the use of single use plastic by 2022, India needs to do much more than ban plastic in certain states. Examine.(250 words) The hindu Why this question The article examines the plastic ban imposed by Maharashtra government to understand whether …

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Topic -Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 5) The “Billion Tree Tsunami (BTT)” project holds many lessons which can be incorporated in other such environmental protection programmes. Discuss.(250 words) The hindu Reference   Why this question Although there is not much to learn from our neighbour, its efforts in planting around a billion …

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Topic – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) Critically analyze the role international finance agencies play in ushering in an era of sustainable development?(250 words) Indian express Why this question The article talks about the impact that multilateral finance agencies have on the development paradigm and the crucial role they play …

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Topic –Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 3) Despite the increase in per capita income levels over time, the problem of malnutrition persists in India. Examine the schemes of the government to tackle malnutrition and the way forward? (250 words) The hindu Why …

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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 challenge for the 15th finance Commission is to strike a balance between those who need and those who perform. Comment in light of the concerns …

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Topic – Part of static series under the heading “Right to Religion and nature of Secularism in India” 1) Do the rights provided under Article 25-28 truly make India a secular state. Evaluate. (250 words) Key demand of the question The question expects us to first examine what the meaning of secular state in Indian …

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