ARCHIVES 31 October 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words: 1) In the light of India’s poor performance in latest Global Gender Gap Index , critically examine how gender inequality affects the economy and what should India do to bridge the gender gap. Business Standard 2) How far, do you think, Gram Sabhas …
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ARCHIVES 27 September 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Illustrate with examples the role of philanthropy in development with special reference to India. Business Standard 2) In 2010, micro-enterprises accounted for 79 per cent of non-farm employment in India, suggesting small-scale enterprises would continue to provide the majority of employment in the …
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ARCHIVES 16 September 2014 regionalism & secularism 1) What do you understand by regionalism and nationalism? What are their differences and similarities? Explain with examples. (200 Words) Reference Reference -2 (For Concepts only) 2) Critically examine the nature of secularism practised in India. (200 Words) Reference
ARCHIVES 03 September 2014 1) Which values do you think should constitute moral norms and values of governance? Explain them. (200 Words) Reference (Page No. 7) 2) A multi-storey building which was illegally constructed collapses and kills fifty innocent workers – including women and children. These workers were poor migrants from far away villages. The …
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ARCHIVES 03 September 2014 1) A number of production lines were reserved for the small scale sector in the pre-liberalization period. Did such reservation achieve its objectives? Explain in detail (300 words) 2) Distinguish between Currency Board Arrangement and dollarization. Why would a nation adopt one or the other? (150 words) 3) What is prisoner’s …
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ARCHIVES 02 September 2014 SECURITY ISSUES 1) Write a critical note on the revised defence FDI policy and its significance. (200 Words) IDSA 2) “The issue of illegal migration from Bangladesh to India has been the most vexing issue in the bilateral relations of the two countries.” Critically analyse the issue and its effect on both …
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ARCHIVES 01 September 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) The National Food Security Act has still not been implemented by majority of state governments. Critically examine why. Business Standard 2) It is said that at present countries are waging different types of wars on different fronts. Examine the nature and cause …
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ARCHIVES 28 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) If India’s services and investment trade pact with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) becomes reality, who benefits and why? Examine. Business Standard 2) Name India’s major ports. What do you understand by ‘last-mile connectivity’ in the case of ports? Explain its benefits. …
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ARCHIVES 20 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Critically comment on the underlying philosophy on which relationship between India and Pakistan is founded. Business Standard 2) Write a note on Maglev Technology The Hindu 3) Critically examine the various problems being faced by the Indian Army at present. The Hindu 4) …
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ARCHIVES 14 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Write a critical note on the highlights and importance of the the 99th Constitution Amendment Bill that was recently passed by the Lok Sabha. The Hindu 2) Write a note on the composition and functions Expenditure Management Commission (EMC) The Hindu 3) What are …
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……………….. Yes! You are going to ace this, you are going to win it this time, you are going to succeed, you are going to crack the exam and make one hell of a difference and you are going to reach your goal. I can hear some of you thinking- And why is that? What …
ARCHIVES 13 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Critically examine the loopholes that exist in both the public and private health sectors in India. Explain in what ways private medical practices can be regulated to ensure affordable and quality healthcare to the people. Business Standard 2) Critically comment on India’s …
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ARCHIVES 12 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Examine the ways in which RBI manages its funds. Explain financial relationship between RBI and the Union Government. Business Standard 2) What is endosulfan? Why is it in news for last many years? Write a critical note on its uses and effects. …
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ARCHIVES 07 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) ” There is a limit to how much good corporate governance can be legislated.” In the Indian context, critically comment. Business Standard 2) “Car-centric planning has been directly responsible for the degeneration of urban mobility in most Asian cities.” Examine. Business Standard 3) In your …
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ARCHIVES 06 August 2014 You are working as Home Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs. During your tenure, you have acted toughly against anti-national elements including many banned terrorist organisations. While on a private trip, you have been abducted by terrorists belonging to a banned terrorist group. They have demanded the release of all the terrorists …
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ARCHIVES 06 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) With examples, illustrate the importance of social audit in evaluating the implementation and progress of government schemes. The Hindu 2) “Human rights commissions are powerless to render any “real service” to human rights.” Critically comment. The Hindu 3) Critically examine the impact …
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ARCHIVES 02 August 2014 Your friend is staying with you and is preparing for the civil services exam along with you. He is from a very poor family. You know him since childhood. You have accommodated him for free of cost in your room. He is not paying for anything. Earlier he used to work …
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