ARCHIVES 21, March 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. How is coal formed? Discuss the distribution of coal in India. Do you think coal in India has been adequately exploited for economic growth? Comment. Business Standard 2. In spite of huge reserves of coal, India still imports it. Suggest measures …
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ARCHIVES 20, March 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. What measures has government of India taken to boost tourism sector? Examine why India’s tourism sector is not performing well compared to China and some South East Asian countries. The Hindu 2. Write a note on intention behind setting up Lalit Kala …
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ARCHIVES 19, March 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Comment on the events that led to 1962 India – China war. What were its consequences? Business Standard 2. Examine what was the attitude of governments towards foreign capital after the independence? Was it justified? Comment. Business Standard 3. How Western Ghats …
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ARCHIVES 17, March 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. Recent reduction in current account deficit is a sign of economic weakness rather than an indication of good economic health. Do you agree with this assessment? Substantiate. Business Standard 2. What are the problems faced and likely to be faced by the …
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ARCHIVES 15, March 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 Words 1. What is dual citizenship? What is the stand of Indian law on this issue? Explain why there is a demand from the Indian diaspora for dual citizenship. Business Standard 2. What is core-inflation and what causes it? How does it affect …
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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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ARCHIVES 11, March 2014 1. If there is a proposal to convert post offices into bank branches to bring about financial inclusion, what would be the prospects and challenges of such a move by the government? Analyze. Business Standard 2. Examine the factors that led to Indigo revolt. What were its effects? Business Standard 3. …
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ARCHIVES 10, March 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. What are the key differences between the reports submitted by Madhav Gadgil and Kasturirangan on Western Ghats? In your opinion which report is more suitable for implementation and why? Comment. Business Standard 2. Infrastructure in India is poor and the strategy adopted …
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ARCHIVES 07 March 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words. 1. What is Turing test in robotics and artificial intelligence? If robots pass this test, what can be the possible legal and ethical problems that might arise in the future? Explain. Business Standard 2. It is said that recent crisis in Ukraine was more …
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ARCHIVES 06, March 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 Words 1. What is ‘white hat’ in cyber security parlance? Does India need ‘white hats’? Explain why. Business Standard 2. Examine the current regulatory framework for regulating research and trials in GMO crops in India. What reforms are needed in this regard? Explain. Business …
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ARCHIVES 05, March 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 Words 1. The root of trade wars between India and USA in the pharma sector can be seen in the Uruguay Round Agreement of 1994. Critically discuss the issues involved and their causes in the context of above statement. Business Standard The Indian Express 2. Write a …
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ARCHIVES 02, March 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 Words. 1. Examine how reforms in agriculture can reduce food inflation in India? Business Standard 2. “The ordinance-making power of the executive needs to be suitably restrained to create a balance of power between the executive and the legislature in India and to …
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ARCHIVES 01, March 2014 Answer following questions in about 200 Words 1. What do you understand by the open skies policy in aviation sector? Should India go for it? Substantiate. The Indian Express 2. What are the major problems faced by Indian defence sector? Analyze. Business Standard 3. “Of the many ironies besetting the Kashmir …
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ARCHIVES 25, February 2014 1. What is the principle behind functioning of a cellphone tower in sending and receiving signals? Is the radiation emitted by such towers harmful to living beings? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. Examine the contribution of ISRO to the field of astronomy. (200 Words) The Hindu 3. Critically comment on …
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ARCHIVES 23, February 2014 1. What do you understand by poverty gap? Do you think cash transfers is a best way to life people from poverty? Substantiate with examples from India. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. Critically analyze the recently passed Whistleblowers’ Protection Bill and its necessity in India. (200 Words) The Hindu 3. “Human beings …
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ARCHIVES 22, February 2014 1. What are the causes of begging by children in India? How can it be reduced? Critically analyze. (200 Words) The Hindu 2. What do you understand by green pilgrimage? Explain its significance and need in the Indian context. (200 Words) The Hindu 3. Discuss the present scenario of representation of women …
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ARCHIVES 21, February 2014 1. “Despite 4% growth in agriculture in last four years, there are also some other disquieting aspects of developments on the farm front that partly sully the sheen of these achievements. ” Examine. (200 Words) Business Standard http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/checking-a-claim-114022001264_1.html 2. “The Anglo-Russian agreement of March 1915 illustrated the vast degree to which …
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ARCHIVES 20, February 2014 1. For the past five years, the world economy has been heavily influenced by the policy of quantitative easing that the United States Federal Reserve launched in November 2008. Explain how? (200 Words) Business Standard www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/nitin-desai-the-taper-s-good-for-india-114021901325_1.html 2. “The future for Indian IT is as exciting as it is challenging.” Elaborate. (200 Words) …
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ARCHIVES 19, February 2014 1. How can capital inadequacy problem of banks, especially public sector banks, be addressed in India? Explain. (200 Words) Business Standard www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/ticking-time-bomb-114021801215_1.html 2. How bills are usually passed in the Parliament? Do you think the process requires any modification, especially in bringing more transparency and inclusiveness? Analyze. (200 Words) The Indian …
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ARCHIVES 16, February 2014 1. “Manufacturing activity, required for boosting employment and perking up economic growth, has taken a hit due to structural issues.” Examine. (200 Words) Business Standard 2. It is said that basic science in India is neglected and given lowest priority. In your opinion what are the reasons behind this apathy? Comment. (200 Words) …
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