Questions From The Hindu 18/11/2013
1. Write a note on the contribution of C.N.R. Rao to the Indian Science and Education. (150 Words)
2. A recent study found that in the case of Tigers in India, increasing local abundance is an inadequate conservation strategy for them. In the light of the said report, examine what should be the strategy of government to protect dwindling number of tigers? (150 Words)
3. “The entire structure of healthcare delivery for effective antibiotics – from research and development, to distribution and rational use – needs to be re-engineered to address the looming global threat of antibiotic resistance.” Elaborate. (200 Words)
4. Write a critical note on the recently passed Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill, 2011. (200 Words)
5. What is the intention behind declaration of assets by candidates contesting elections? Has it made any positive impact? Comment. (150 Words)
6. “France, long critical of the United States’ role as the world’s policeman, is emerging as the most interventionist of Western states.” Comment. (200 Words)
7. Abdulla Yaameen (25 Words)
8. Doris Lessing (50 Words)
9. “Enemy’s enemy is a friend: this is best illustrated in West Asia between Israel and Saudi Arabia.” Elucidate. (150 Words)
10. Viola Organista (25 Words)
11. The Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (DPA) (100 Words)
12. Global carbon budget (100 Words)
13. “Granting bank licences to corporate houses and for foreign banks by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are meant to deepen the financial sector.” Do you think it’s a wise step? Comment. (200 Words)
