Month: June 2023

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. John Rawls’ theory of justice, seeks to establish principles that ensure a just and morally acceptable society (150 word) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: plato.stanford.edu Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand …

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Topic: accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; 6. Government organizations often struggle with a lack of transparency and limited access to information. How can we promote openness and responsibility within these institutions? (150 words) Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of …

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Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 5. Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) is a significant route for foreign investment. FPIs have made a strong comeback after the COVID-19-induced slump. However, the recent tightening of disclosure norms by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) may pose …

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Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security. 4. While India has made significant progress in achieving self-reliance in the production of pulses, it continues to rely heavily on imports for edible oil. Suggest measures to …

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Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. The imposition of the Sedition law in India has been a subject of significant controversy and debate. While the intention behind the law is to protect national security and maintain public order, it has been …

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Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. 2. Under colonial rule, the development of education in India underwent various phases and experienced both positive and negative impacts. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Chapter 30 – A Brief History of Modern India …

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Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. 1. Although the uprising of 1857 proved unsuccessful, it had a profound impact on the British rule in India. The event shook the foundations of the British administration and led to significant transformations in their structure …

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