Closing the gender pay gap is key to achieving social justice, as well as economic growth for the nation. Discuss.

Topic: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. 1) Closing the gender pay gap is key to achieving social justice, as well as economic growth for the nation. Discuss. (250 Words) Reference: The Hindu Why this question: The question is in the context of rising trends of Gender wage …

4) Despite recent setback in getting NSG membership thanks to China’s non-cooperation, in your opinion, why should India continue to work towards strengthening its relationship with China? Critically comment.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 4) Despite recent setback in getting NSG membership thanks to China’s non-cooperation, in your opinion, why should India continue to work towards strengthening its relationship with China? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

3) A rating system has been proposed to incentivise government health facilities to deliver better healthcare to patients. Examine the merits of this system and cautions to be taken in its implementation. Also comment if this system should be implemented in other departments of the government

Topic:Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources; Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications 3) A rating system has been proposed to incentivise government health facilities to deliver better healthcare to patients. Examine the merits of this system and cautions to be taken in its implementation. …

6) “..playing with extremist groups for short-term goals is invariably counterproductive in the long run.” Discuss how true is it in Turkey’s case? Examine what lessons should India’s neighbours should draw from Turkey’s experience.

Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security 6) “..playing with extremist groups for short-term goals is invariably counterproductive in the long run.” Discuss how true is it in Turkey’s case? Examine what lessons should India’s neighbours should draw from Turkey’s experience. (200 Words) The Hindu

5) The deadly fire at the Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon in May has raised questions about the quality and manufacturing process of explosive TNT (trinitrotoluene). It has also raised questions about overlapping hierarchies and systemic deficiencies in defence production establishment. Discuss the issue and remedies

Topic: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate 5) The deadly fire at the Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon in May has raised questions about the quality and manufacturing process of explosive TNT (trinitrotoluene). It has also raised questions about overlapping hierarchies and systemic deficiencies in defence production establishment.  Discuss the issue and remedies. …

4) “Subsidies to the rich are hurting the capacity of the India government to spend more on essential sectors such as health, nutrition and education.” Do you think India has become a tax haven for the rich? In the light of given statement, critically comment.

Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 4) “Subsidies to the rich are hurting the capacity of the India government to spend more on essential sectors such as health, nutrition and education.” Do you think India has become a tax haven for the rich? In the light of given statement, critically comment. (200 Words) Livemint

3) Can the Supreme Court exercise the power of pardon or remission under Article 32 of the Constitution similar to the President’s power under Article 72 (by President) or 161 (by Governor)? Examine.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure 3) Can the Supreme Court exercise the power of pardon or remission under Article 32 of the Constitution similar to the President’s power under Article 72 (by President) or 161 (by Governor)? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

2) “Confining panchayati raj to just the Ministry of Rural Development will be a retrograde step in democratic decentralisation and an emasculation of the constitutional role envisaged for panchayati raj institutions.” Critically discuss

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Ministries and Departments of the Government; 2) “Confining panchayati raj to just the Ministry of Rural Development will be a retrograde step in democratic decentralisation and an emasculation of the constitutional role envisaged for panchayati raj institutions.” Critically discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu

7) In the light of China’s massive drive against corruption, some critics have argued that bribes and favours have historically served as the grease in the wheels of China’s growth. Do you agree? Critically comment.

Topic:Challenges of corruption 7) In the light of China’s massive drive against corruption, some critics have argued that bribes and favours have historically served as the grease in the wheels of China’s growth. Do you agree? Critically comment. (150 Words) Livemint

6) What do you understand by inflation targeting (IT)? It is argued that bringing changes in monetary policy transmission, through financial market reforms will reform inflation targeting. Discuss why.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, 6) What do you understand by inflation targeting (IT)? It is argued that bringing changes in monetary policy transmission, through financial market reforms will reform inflation targeting. Discuss why. (200 Words) Livemint