13, December 2013
1. What are the main objectives of Direct Benefit Transfer program launched by the government of India? What are the drawbacks of the program? Comment. (200 Words)
2. Do you think a strong Lokpal would curb corruption in India? Examine the features of draft Lokpal bill that is pending in Rajya Sabha and comment on its effectiveness. (200 Words)
3. What do you understand by Diplomatic Immunity? Is it absolute? Comment.
4. What is Most favoured Nation (MFN) status? Examine the trade relations between India and Pakistan in the light of MFN controversy? (200 Words)
5. What is civil society? Critically analyze their role in India. (200 Words)
6. Write a critical note on the scramble for Arctic resources and the associated conflicts in the international arena. (200 Words)
7. What is Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Retail inflation? How is it measured in India? Explain. (200 Words)
8. The Constitution (120th Amendment) Bill, 2013, and the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2013, seek to reform the appointment of High Court and Supreme Court judges by establishing a Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC). What are the criticisms against the bill? Comment. (200 Words)
9. ” The trade agreement reached in Bali may have infused life into the WTO but its biggest battles lie ahead.” Comment. (200 Words)
