5, December 2013
1. Evaluate the role played by NABARD in rural development in India. (200 Words)
2. Write a note on the economic cooperation between India and Egypt. Do you think political instability in Egypt has affected ties between two countries? Substantiate. (200 Words)
3. Sphere of Influence (SOI) of the Earth (50 Words)
4. Do you agree with the demand that Siachen should be demilitarized and declared as a protected area? Substantiate. (200 Words)
5. What circumstances led to the creation of Article 370? Do you think provisions of this article are still relevant? Critically analyze. (200 Words)
6. Highlight the strategic importance of Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Agni-V to India. (150 Words)
7. Analyze what systemic factors are responsible for the poor quality of higher education in India. (200 Words)
8. Critically discuss why a stable Bangladesh with a strong democratic government and institutions is important for India. (200 Words)
9. What are microplastics? Examine how the affect marine organisms. (200 Words)
10. Do you think India’s early childhood programs have succeeded in their mission? Critically examine their functioning and need for reforms. If possible cite any example from other countries that can be implemented in India. (250 Words) (Hint: talk about ICDS, anganwadi system, malnutrition, IMR, creche system under NREGA etc)
11. What is ‘Dirty Bomb’? (100 Words)
12. Misuses of Cobalt-60 (100 Words)
13. Are there any productive non-military use of Drones? Do you think it would be safe to operate them for private uses? Comment. (200 Words)
14. How does the proposed Prevention of Communal Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill proposes to deal with communal violence in the country? Why is there controversy regarding the bill? Do you think objections raised against the bill are justified? Comment. (200 Words)
15. Bird Flu Strains and their threat (200 Words)
