Category: SECURE-2014

ARCHIVES 17 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) “Though recent labour reforms announced by the Prime Minister of India are welcome, they are not sufficient to address existing labour problems.” Critically comment. Business Standard Business Standard 2) The much-awaited goods and services tax, or GST, which has the potential to reform …

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ARCHIVES 15 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) In recent months, despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, the price of oil is declining worldwide. Comment on the reasons. Business Standard 2) Critically discuss the socio-economic situation of children in India. Business Standard 3) Write a critical note on the potential …

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CONGRATS TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE CLEARED 2014 PRELIMINARY EXAM ARCHIVES 14 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) It is said that more policy coordination in needed between emerging markets to deal with negative  spillovers  of  development in some  advanced  countries. Examine the risks emerging markets face at present and …

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ARCHIVES 11 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) Examine how does Indian constitution and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child ensure and safeguard rights of the children in India. The Hindu 2) Write a note on nature and significance of India’s activities at two polar regions of the …

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ARCHIVES 08 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) There are several manufacturing sectors where India has succeeded like pharmaceuticals,automobiles and auto parts, and textiles, but not in other sectors. Examine why. Business Standard 2) Comment on the significance of the recently concluded agreement on the gas-pricing formula for export of natural gas …

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ARCHIVES 07 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) Recently the World Bank while projecting India’s GDP growth has advised India to bring ‘structural ‘reforms’ in its economy and has also advised to remove constraints such as supply chain delays and uncertainty to boost manufacturing sector. Examine what are these structural reforms, …

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ARCHIVES 06 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) Critically examine the nature of relationship Gandhiji had with the British  ever since he returned to India from South Africa. Business Standard  2) “To boost infrastructure sector, PPP should perhaps be re-labelled and implimented as FPTP – First Public, Then Private model.” Discuss …

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ARCHIVES 03 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) “It has been affirmed that India will enjoy the status of America’s closest allies, like the UK and Australia, but without being categorised as an ally.” Critically analyse what factors have hindered India from becoming America’s ally as in case of UK …

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ARCHIVES 02 October 2014 1) Examine what efforts were made previously to eradicate the problem of open defecation in India. Explain why these missions/schemes haven’t been successful. Business Standard 2) “It should be a cause for serious concern that a country of India’s size, which is growing in economic strength and has a great intellectual …

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Today this initiative completes One Year!  🙂  ARCHIVES 01 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) China’s rapid growth and investment in infrastructure has resulted in creation of large number of cities of which many have come to known as ghost towns. Do you think this is an indication of an …

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