(Yesterday ran into trouble by giving link to Business Standard website – they sent a mail asking us to remove the link (vote-on-account one). It s removed now. I will provide reference links only to government and international sources. Don’t understand why providing a free link is a violation! when it sends loads of traffic to their site. Any lawyers?)
20, December 2013
1. What are the eligibility conditions put forth by the Election Commission for a political party to get a State and National Party status? (150 Words)
2. How are the Chairpersons of NHRC and State Human Rights Commission are appointed? Explain the procedure to impeach them. (200 Words)
3. Highlight the important features of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2013. (200 Words)
4. What is a Cabinet Committee? What is the composition and functions of Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)? (200 Words)
5. Comment on the role of civil society in influencing the decisions of the State. Is it good for democracy? Analyze. (200 Words)
6. What do you understand by Free Trade Agreement? Do you think bilateral and regional trade agreements are diminishing the role of multilateral fora? Discuss. (200 Words)
7. Write a critical note on the threat of drug trafficking from India’s neighboring countries in its borders. What measures has government taken to deal with this threat? (200 Words)
8. “Unilateralism has remained the leitmotif of U.S. foreign policy, regardless of whether a Democrat or a Republican is in the White House. ” Comment. (200 Words)
9. Explain the significance of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in recent times citing few important examples. (200 Words)
10. Analyze the relation of India with its neighbors in the security issues. What are the major challenges it is facing vis-avis its neighbors. (200 Words)
Note: From tomorrow questions will be posted in the morning (before 11 am)
