ARCHIVES 04 August 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1) Write a critical note on the importance and methods of evaluating government schemes that are funded by the taxpayers’ money. Business Standard 2) Write a note on ‘3P India’, announced in the 2014 General Budget. Business Standard 3) Examine the World …
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ARCHIVES 01 August 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) In recent years, even generic drug companies are penalised for delaying manufacture of important drugs. Critically examine why these delays are caused, who penalises these companies and the consequences of these delays. Business Standard 2) “Given these practical problems, merely scrapping APMC …
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Sometimes 10 to 12 questions from past years are repeated by the UPSC in recent exams. They are either modified or repeated as it is. This happens mostly in questions belonging to static portion of the syllabus such as ancient history, basic science and polity. So, from today, we will post 20 previous year questions every …
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ARCHIVES 25 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Write a note on ‘shotgun sequencing’. (100 Words) Business Standard 2) Recently a draft genome sequence of wheat was prepared by scientists. Explain the significance of this research, especially for India. Business Standard 3) Write a note on the science behind India’s …
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ARCHIVES 24 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Which two colonial era laws would you like to see repealed or replaced and why? Critically comment. Business Standard 2) Examine the objectives of G-20 for which it was set-up. Do you think the group has met its objectives? Comment. Business Standard …
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ARCHIVES 23 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Critically examine the Permanent Court of Arbitration verdict on the India-Bangladesh maritime dispute and its implications for India in future. Business Standard 2) Critically comment on the trend of adult and child ratio in India since 2000 and examine the causes and consequences …
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ARCHIVES 18 July 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1) Critically comment on the APMC Act and examine why its reform is necessary for the Indian economy. Business Standard 2) Critically analyse the important features of Indo-US nuclear deal. Business Standard 3) Do you think the doctrine of South – South cooperation …
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ARCHIVES 17 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Critically evaluate the idea of BRICS Bank and its significance to India. Business Standard 2) Explain the factors that determine the growth of exports in India. Business Standard 3) Critically comment on the changing role of women in Indian families and society …
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ARCHIVES 15 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) How did apartheid start in South Africa and how was it ended. Critically comment. The Hindu 2) Do you agree with the view that Israel is using extreme violence against Palestine in self-defence? Critically comment. The Hindu The Hindu 3) Examine why a civil …
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ARCHIVES 09 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) What are the objectives and uses of estimation of poverty line? Do you think these estimations have helped to meet those objectives effectively? Critically comment. Business Standard 2) Critically analyse the reasons behind crises in the power sector in India. Business Standard …
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ECONOMICS – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, June 23, 2014 ” A close connection between the finances on the one hand, and politics and administration on the other hand, and the influence of the latter on former cannot be avoided. This is all the more true in India”. Do you agree with this statement of C. …
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ARCHIVES June 20, 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1.In the light of recent controversy over import of cheap solar modules, critically examine the various issues involved and concerns raised by different parties. Business Standard 2.What do you understand by ‘forward guidance’ and ‘quantitative easing’? When and why do central banks resort …
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ARCHIVES 17 June 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1.Comment on the recommendations of Parthasarathi Shome panel on reforms in tax administration. Business Standard The Hindu 2.Examine the major recommendations of the National Transport Development Policy Committee headed by Rakesh Mohan. Business Standard 3.Recent reports suggest that India is moving towards adopting ‘supply …
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ARCHIVES 16 June 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1.Critically examine the measures taken by the government to ensure safety for workers in industries. Business Standard 2.Do you agree with the view that centralisation of decision-making powers and concentration of more powers with the Prime Minister would eventually lead to an authoritarian …
