……………………… It is a time of the year where one thing is very short, it of course is the time. You have just under a month for the exams and a lot of things are running on your mind and a few of those thoughts might be these 1) How I wish I had a …
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ARCHIVES 26 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) How is the Human Development Index calculated? Critically analyse India’s ranking in the 2014 HDI report. Business Standard 2) Critically examine the multiple challenges that face the proper implementation of the Food Security Act in India. The Hindu 3) Why is India …
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ARCHIVES 25 July 2014 You are posted as Superintendent of Police (SP) to a district which has history of communal clashes. You are married to a lady belonging to a particular minority community which has a significant presence in the district. You are cordial with everyone irrespective of their religion and caste. Unfairly you have …
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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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ECONOMICS – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, 24 July 2014 1) Population is not just a denominator to deflate aggregates. It is determined by the level and pattern of economic development” Comment. (250 words) 2) Why are trading blocks formed? Explain the welfare impact of such trading blocks for non-member countries? (200 words)
ARCHIVES 24 July 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1) Which two colonial era laws would you like to see repealed or replaced and why?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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………………………………… Well, I think there are two big words in LIFE, a winner and a loser. They are always made to appear so big and always in caps so that it makes us forget what lies between, the true essence and passion of life.People have said – Winners don’t do different things , they do …
ARCHIVES 23 July 2014 As a senior officer in the Ministry of Public Works Department you have access to important policy decisions and upcoming big announcements such as road construction projects before they are notified in the public. Your son is a land dealer and realtor.The Ministry is about to announce a mega road project. …
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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 22 July 2014 You are travelling in a government bus to attend a very important job interview. In one hour you should be present at the interview venue. The bus is very congested. Luckily you are seated. From your seat you observe that a middle aged man standing next to a girl is touching …
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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 …
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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 Recently a peon was appointed in your office (DM office). He is illiterate and mentally not sound. Ever since his appointment he has been more of a ‘burden’ than any help in the office. He doesn’t know any work. Staff in your office feel that their work is disturbed by his …
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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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Welcome to the new Edition of Insights Weekend Discussions. You can access details of previous discussions here. The topic for today’s discussion is related to an issue which we have almost come to accept as a norm in India albeit depressing. The Topic: “Why Are We Witnessing Increasing Number of Rape Cases Against Women in India? And How …
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ARCHIVES 20 July 2014 Write an ESSAY on the following topics in not more than 1500 words 1) “The best of mankind is a farmer; the best food is fruit.” – Ethiopia 2) Are Social Networking Sites Good For Society? Comment.
ARCHIVES 19 July 2014 You are working as Junior Engineer in a Tehsil. You have been given responsibility to measure MGNREGA works undertaken by 3 Gram Panchayats. You have authority to give technical sanctions to all MGNREGA works. In one of these Panchayats you notice that your predecessor had wrongly measured many works, and in …
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………………………….. With just about a month to go, the exams are nearing, the syllabus remains the same and there is so much to complete. It looks overwhelming and very tough at this point of time. But don’t let that thought bully you! Remember the entire effort you have put in, the sleepless nights you have …
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