27, February 2014
1. What is El-Nino? How is it caused and explain its significance to India. (200 Words)
Business Standard
http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/el-ni%C3%B1o-scare-govt-prepares-emergency-plans-for-500-districts-114022600746_1.html
2. Throw light on the new trade facilitation deal signed by WTO members at Bali in 2013. Examine the other areas of negotiations that are currently going on in WTO talks and explain their effect on India if a final deal is struck on those issues. (200 Words)
Business Standard
http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/t-s-vishwanath-back-to-the-unfinished-agenda-114022601249_1.html
3. In the light of recent mishaps in Indian navy, examine the issues related to modernization of its fleet and constraints faced by the Indian navy in this regard. (200 Words)
4. What possible options are there between EU and Russia to resolve the crisis in Ukraine? In your opinion what should be a plausible solution to end the crisis? Comment. (200 Words)
5. “South Asian unity is essential if we are to deliver an improved quality of life to hundreds of millions, through growth made possible by economic efficiencies and commerce.” Comment. (200 Words)
6. “A failure of political will in France, the EU, and the United States could make Central African Republic yet another target for what could well be externally-funded Islamist extremists. ” Examine. (200 Words)
