Month: August 2018

Topic – Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 6) Addressing undernutrition challenge should be taken up on mission mode by the government. Discuss. Also suggest ways to address this challenge. (250 words) The hindu Why this question The article contains very important statistics on status of malnutrition in India and strategies to deal with …

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Topic– Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. 4) It is high time for both the RBI and the government to make a choice between legislative mandates of inflation rate targeting and a holistic approach for development management. Critically Comment.(250 words) epw Livemint Why this question A strict …

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Topic– Conservation, environmental degradation 3) Various committees have been formed to give recommendations on preservation of Western Ghats, but not a lot has happened on that front. Examine. (250 words) Reference Why this question The recent Kerala floods have brought the attention on Gadgil committee recommendation on Western Ghats and reveals the frailness of the …

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Topic-Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. 2) Analyze some of the significant changes in India’s polity witnessed in recent years, which characterise the nature of democracy in today’s  India.(250 words)  epw Why this question The question seeks …

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Topic–  Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 1) The recent incidents of rampant physical and sexual abuse of minors and women in childcare institutions (CCIs) and shelter …

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Topic– Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions 7) There is a growing conflict on how public organizations try to balance competing or conflicting values: classical governmental or bureaucratic values vs the businesslike values. Comment.(250 words) Reference Directive word Comment- here we …

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Topic –  Part of static series under the heading – “Tsunami” 6) How are tsunamis caused and highlight the areas which are prone to tsunami? Discuss the working of tsunami early warning system? (250 words)   Key demand of the question The question has three parts which need answering. First of all we need to …

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Topic – Disaster and disaster management 5) Discuss the reasons why Kerala is experiencing unprecedented flooding? Also, highlight how can we enhance our preparedness for such events?(250 words) timesofindia Reference Why this question Kerala is suffering from the worst flood the state has experienced in past 100 years. The loss to life and property is …

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Topic – Conservation, environmental degradation 4) Examine the impact of increasing human footprint on world’s oceans? Also suggest ways through which we can tide over this crisis?(250 words) Reference Why this question The article talks about the impact humans have had on marine ecology which is a problem which has been in the limelight off …

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Topic– Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment; Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc 3) Greater diversification of energy will be imperative for Indian refining and marketing companies in order to mitigate the disruptive potential of EVs over the longer term. Comment.(250 words) Financial express Why this question Growing pollution concerns and increasing demand …

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Topic– Money-laundering and its prevention. 2) What do you understand by Money laundering. Discuss. Also, examine the need to revisit the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.(250 words) Financial express Why this question Money laundering is a key concern for the governments across the globe and India is not immune to it. It is therefore important to …

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