ARCHIVES 23, December 2013 1. What are biomaterials? Explain their uses. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. What mechanisms have been put in place by India and Nepal to curb illegal trade and improve security in their borders. Have they been successful? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu 3. Write a critical note on the contribution of Muhammad …
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ARCHIVES 22, December 2013 1. Write a brief history of Naxalism highlighting the causes for its birth and spread. (200 Word) The Hindu 2. BPT-5204 or Samba Masuri (50 Words) The Hindu 3. What is cryogenic engine? Why is it important for India’s space mission? (200 Words) The Hindu 4. Why Kishenganga hydro-electric project was …
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ARCHIVES 21, December 2013 1. Mahamaham festival (100 Words) The Hindu Reference 2. What are quasi judicial bodies and how different are they from judicial bodies such as High courts? Do you think that the increased number of these bodies have diminished the function, structure and importance of courts? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference 1 …
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Guests: Dr. Ajay Kumar (MP, Jhankhand Vikas Morcha) ; Sheshadri Chari (Leader, BJP) ; John Dayal (Sr. Journalist and Social Activist) ; Kamal Farooqui (Former Chairman, Delhi Minority Commission) Anchor: Girish Nikam [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHXu161APF4&w=560&h=315] Courtesy: Rajya Sabha TV
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TOPICS I. Write an essay on the following topics in not more than 1500 Words Mahatma Gandhi v/s Nehru v/s Sardar Patel – Whom would you choose as your PM if they were alive today? Explain why and why not. If you are given a ticket to contest Lok Sabha elections by the Aam Aadmi Party …
ARCHIVES 5, December 2013 1. Evaluate the role played by NABARD in rural development in India. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. Write a note on the economic cooperation between India and Egypt. Do you think political instability in Egypt has affected ties between two countries? Substantiate. (200 Words) The Hindu 3. Sphere of Influence (SOI) of …
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ARCHIVES 30, November 2013 1.”Democratic decentralisation cannot be misunderstood to mean communitarian anarchy.” Comment. (150 Words) Indian Express Reference 2. What were the major outcomes of the UN climate negotiations in Warsaw? (150 Words) Indian Express 3. Explain the measures taken by the Union government in conserving the Tiger population in India. (150 Words) The …
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ARCHIVES Questions From The Hindu, 21/11/2013 1. What measures can state governments take to increase solar energy generation and utilization? (150 Words) The Hindu 2. Write a critical note on Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission and its achievements so far. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu 2 The Hindu 3 3. Finmeccanica (50 Words) The Hindu …
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PASSAGE 5 Minutes Traditionally, the first firm to commercialize a new technology has benefited from the unique opportunity to shape product definitions, forcing followers to adapt to a standard or invest in an unproven alternative. Today, however, the largest payoffs may go to companies that lead in developing integrated approaches for successful mass production and …
QUESTIONS: 20/11/2013 Development administration focused on development activities also needs administrative development. Elaborate. (300 Words) Define the term civil society.? How does civil society influence public policy.? (300 Words) ARCHIVES
PASSAGE – 5 Minutes All the cells in a particular plant start out with the same complement of genes. Flow then can these cells differentiate and form structures as different as roots, stems, leaves, and fruits? The answer is that only a small subset of the genes in a particular kind of cell are expressed, …
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QUESTIONS:18/11/2013 Critically analyse India’s relationship with Africa in the contemporary times. (300 Words) Examine the trends in India’s relations with the European Union. (300 Words) Analyze the emerging areas of cooperation between India and Japan. (300 Words) ARCHIVES
QUESTIONS: 18/11/2013 “There is little difference in Maslow’s and Herzberg’s theories except that the latter is derived empirically.” Examine.(150 words) How can the behavioural school of thought be made instrumental in achieving ‘Good Governance’ in India? (250 words) ARCHIVES
DOWNLOAD ARCHIVES Questions From The Hindu, 16/11/2013 1. Write a note on the nature of communal tensions in Rakhine state. (150 Words) Link 2. Write a critical note on the importance of FIR and its implementation. (200 Words) link 3. Waste Immobilisation Plant (WIP) (50 Words) Link 4. The closed fuel cycle technology for nuclear power generation (100 Words) …
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PASSAGE (4 Mins) During the 1960’s and 1970’s, the primary economic development strategy of local governments in the United States was to attract manufacturing industries. Unfortunately, this strategy was usually implemented at another community’s expense: many manufacturing facilities were lured away from their moorings elsewhere through tax incentives and slick promotional efforts. Through the transfer …
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ARCHIVES DOWNLOAD Questions From The Hindu, November 11, 2013 1. Discuss the importance of India – ASEM cooperation to India. Examine if the present level of cooperation should be enhanced for tangible outcome. (200 Words) Link 2. Critically assess the role of MGNREGA in empowering rural women in India. (200 Words) Link 3. Examine the …
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QUESTIONS: 07/11/2013 Discuss the major international streams of migration in the world in recent times and account for the relationship that exists between population pressure areas and migration prospects. (300 Words) Answer any three of the following in about 250 words each: (a) Explain the geographical factors responsible for the growth of mangrove vegetation in …
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QUESTIONS:07/11/2013 Examine the effect of caste and community in Indian politics. Do you foresee their continued relevance in country;s politics ? (300 Words) “Indian secularism is a myth”. Comment. (300 Words) Discuss whether coalition politics has led to a different pattern of federalism in India. (300 Words) Discuss the structure and functions of the Urban …
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PASSAGE A recent study has provided clues to predator-prey dynamics in the late Pleistocene era. Researchers compared the number of tooth fractures in present-day carnivores with tooth fractures in carnivores that lived 36,000 to 10,000 years ago and that were preserved in the Rancho La Brea tar pits in Los Angeles. The breakage frequencies in …
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