Day: August 15, 2018

Topic-Challenges of corruption. 7) In order to tackle corruption in a better way, it should be viewed as a collective action problem rather than recognizing it as a principal-agent problem. Comment.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question The article brings in a paradigm shift in our perception of corruption and provides a possibly better way …

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Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “Continental Drift Theory” 6) Discuss the limitations of the theory of Continental Drift and show how the theory of Plate Tectonics is an improvement over it?(250 words) NCERT Physical geography Ch4, Class XI Key demand of the question The question expects us to explain the limitations …

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Topic–  Indian economy – issues 5) Comment on the major issues confronting Indian macro economy today and discuss how we should deal with these challenges?(250 words) The hindu Why this question Off late, there have several challenges confronting Indian economy. The article discusses these challenges, analyzes the steps taken. Understanding the main challenges confronting Indian …

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Topic– Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 4) What do you understand by a “Hothouse Earth” scenario. Discuss. Also, critically analyze whether such a scenario is our destiny, or mere speculation.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question “Hothouse earth” scenario was recently a buzzing topic  all across the global media. The public response has …

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Topic– India and its bilateral relations 3) A hasty normalization of the Taliban into Afghan polity could leave New Delhi as a spectator in the great game in Afghanistan. Critically analyze. (250 words) Livemint Why this question Afghanistan has huge significance for Indian foreign policy as well as domestic security. Trump administration has been making …

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Topic–  Role of civil services in a democracy 2) India’s lateral entry programme has the potential to introduce new thinking and new expertise into key ministries. In this context, discuss how the idea can be successfully implemented on the ground.(250 words) The hindu Why this question Although the topic has already been extensively covered (discussed …

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Topic– Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1) Analyze the trends and patterns of internal migration in India. Discuss the factors responsible for internal migration in India.(250 words) Reference Reference Why this question Migration is an important issue in the present times given the economic and social implications it has on the places of …

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