ARCHIVES 22 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Write a note on the applications of Nanotechnology in the agriculture field with special reference to India’s initiatives. Business Standard 2) What is ‘bilateral advance-pricing agreement (APA) ‘? Why and between who this agreement is signed? Explain. Business Standard 3) “The Indian …
ECONOMICS – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, 21 July 2014 1) What do you mean by Hindu rate of growth? Why has it been argued that poverty cannot be eradicated under Hindu rate of Growth? (200 words) 2) Examine Kalecki’s model of distribution. Do you consider it a correct explanation of distribution? (300 words)
ARCHIVES 21 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) In the light of recent events in some parts of the world, critically analyse the role played by ‘non-state actors’ in deciding the outcome of conflicts between states and within states. Business Standard 2) ” Land markets are arguably the most distorted factor …
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ARCHIVES 18 July 2014 As a DM of a home district of serving Chief Minister, you find out that a huge land scam has taken place in which close relatives of the Chief Minister are involved. The scam which you have unearthed has caused lots of financial loss to the state’s exchequer. You have been …
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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 14 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Comment on the strategy used by the Government and RBI to increase financial inclusion in the country. Business Standard 2) What do you understand by capital gains tax? Write a note on the capital gains account scheme. Business Standard The Hindu The Indian Express …
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ARCHIVES 12 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Write a note on Foldcope. Explain its significance to science education. Business Standard 2) What do you understand by Replacement fertility? Do you think it’s desirable to have rates below-Replacement fertility? Comment. The Hindu Reference 3) Critically comment on the role of NGOs …
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ARCHIVES 11 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Examine the role of banks in funding infrastructure projects in the country. Also explain what role does 2014-15 General Budget has envisaged for the banks in this regard. Business Standard 2) Write a note on the importance of increasing FDI in defence sector. …
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Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question What is organic evolution ? Give evidences for human evolution. (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question Show how the presence of a weak and helpless China next door brought about the rise of militarism and collapse of democracy in Japan. (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question What is synthetic theory of evolution? Discuss how it helps us in understanding the evolutionary mechanism. (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question Trace the distinct phases of the Sino-Japanese War. Assess its political economic and cultural impact on China, both ‘occupied and free’. (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question How does Darwinism differ from scientific theory of evolution? (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
Topic: WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism Question ‘The sponsors of the overseas expansion of Europe were national monarchies’. Comment. (200 words) Next Topic WORLD HISTORY – Imperialism and colonialism
Topic: Philosophical and Constitutional framework of government: BUREAUCRACY and DEVELOPMENT Question Analyze the following two statements, “The more developmental an administrative system becomes, the greater the likelihood that it would have more developmental effects” “The thrust of development administration failed to energise the Indian bureaucracy.” In the light of above statements analyze the role of Indian …
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ARCHIVES June 24, 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1.Discuss how and in what ways private sector can play an important role in rural development. Business Standard 2.What are P-Notes? Critically examine why the government and regulatory bodies are keen to regulate them. Business Standard 3.Do you think the Carter Doctrine is still relevant? …
Topic: Human Evolution and emergence of Man Question Discus the single source versus multi-source of the origin of Homo-sapiens. Which of the two hypotheses do you think is more tenable.? Give reasons to support your answer. (200 words) Next Topic Human Evolution and emergence of Man
