POLITICAL SCIENCE – Daily Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: POWER Question Explain the radical view of power in Steven Lukes. (200 words) Next Topic POWER
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SOCIOLOGY– Daily Answer Writing Challenge
Question Critically Examine Emile Durkheim’s Concept of Sacred and Profane and how it can be viewed for Indian Society (250 words)
HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: GUPTAN ERA Question The significance of the policy of matrimonial alliances for the expansion and consolidation of the Gupta empire. (200 words) Next Topic GUPTAN ERA
GENERAL STUDIES – Daily Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: POLITY – PRESIDENT;GOVERNOR;STATE ASSEMBLIES; JUDICIARY; DISPUTE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS Question In the recent times the pardoning power of the President has been used a mere political tool. Comment. (400 words) Next Topic POLITY – PRESIDENT;GOVERNOR;STATE ASSEMBLIES; JUDICIARY; DISPUTE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS
PHILOSOPHY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: INDIAN PHILOSOPHY – BUDDHISM Question Is the concept of Nirvana a logical necessity for the Buddhists. Give reasons for your answer. [UPSC 2011/300 words] Next Topic INDIAN PHILOSOPHY – BUDDHISM
POLITICAL SCIENCE – Daily Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: Political theory- meaning and approaches Question Examine the changing analytical perspectives of political theory (200 words/UPSC- 2008) Next Topic POWER
GEOGRAPHY – Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: Economic Geography – RESOURCES Question Assess as to how surface water utilisation affects food production and food security in the country. (300 words/CSM 2010) Map Pointing On the outline map of india mark the location of all of the following. Also write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural in not more than 40 words: …
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: Organisations- Structure and forms Question How do you rate the ministerial control over autonomy in the case of Public sector enterprises? Substantiate.[200 Words] Next Topic Organisations- Structure and forms
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY
Question 1 “Reform in EIA is critical for the balance between growth and development, environment and biodiversity”. In the light of the statement analyze the Supreme Court idea of having a national regulator for environmental impact assessment. (200 words) Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-03-11/news/48118406_1_clearance-project-proponents-new-regulator http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-03-11/news/48118469_1_assessment-process-eac-cabinet-secy Question 2 “While applications of induced pluripotent stem cells in stem cell therapy may be …
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: Organisations- Structure and forms Question What are the advantages of Boards? Give a short note on their success or failure in Indian administration paradigm. [300 Words] Next Topic Organisations- Structure and forms
HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: GUPTAN ERA Question ‘The Gupta period stands at the center of Indian history.’ Discuss the development of arts and literature in that Gupta period in the light of this statement. (200 words) Next Topic GUPTAN ERA
GENERAL STUDIES – Daily Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: POLITY – PRESIDENT;GOVERNOR;STATE ASSEMBLIES; JUDICIARY; DISPUTE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS Question It is true that the courts have wide powers of judicial review of Constitutional and statutory provisions. These powers, however, must be exercised with great caution and self-control. Critically examine.(400 words) Next Topic POLITY – PRESIDENT;GOVERNOR;STATE ASSEMBLIES; JUDICIARY; DISPUTE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS
POLITICAL SCIENCE – Daily Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: Political theory- meaning and approaches Question Differentiate between normative and empirical political theory. (200 words/UPSC- 2012) Next Topic Political theory- meaning and approaches
PHILOSOPHY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: INDIAN PHILOSOPHY – BUDDHISM Question Explain the Buddhists’ position of ‘Impermanence’ and show how the idea of Impermanence leads to the theory of momentariness of reality. [UPSC 2013/250 words] Next Topic INDIAN PHILOSOPHY – BUDDHISM
SOCIOLOGY– Daily Answer Writing Challenge
Question Emile Durkheim’s conception of Social Fact was essentially an endeavor by him to create a separate niche and scientific status for sociology. Explain.(200 words)
GEOGRAPHY – Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: Economic Geography – RESOURCES Question Write about Karewa deposits and their economic significance. (150 words/CSM 2011) Map Pointing On the outline map of india mark the location of all of the following. Also write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural in not more than 40 words 1. Bhavani 2. Periyar 3.Stanley Reservoir 4.Javadi hills …
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Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events
ARCHIVES 14, March 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. According to data released by the Planning Commission, Poverty among the marginalised saw steep fall in FY05-FY12. In your opinion what are the possible factors that contributed to this positive development? Critically analyze. Business Standard 2. Post sovereign debt crisis in Europe, …
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: Organisations- Structure and forms Question “In order to make full use of the opportunities provided by globalization, developing countries need, among other things, to reinvest in their public sector and enhance their capacity for policy analysis, formulation and implementation.” Discuss.[300 Words] Next Topic Organisations- Structure and forms
GEOGRAPHY – Answer Writing Challenge
Topic: Economic Geography – RESOURCES Question Discuss the potentiality and present status of horticulture in the Western and Central himalaya. (200 words/CSM 2013) Next Topic Economic Geography – RESOURCES
