07 March 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words.
1. What is Turing test in robotics and artificial intelligence? If robots pass this test, what can be the possible legal and ethical problems that might arise in the future? Explain.
2. It is said that recent crisis in Ukraine was more to do with Russia’s efforts to increase its sphere of influence and EU’s efforts to counter it than any other internal factors. Do you agree with this assessment? Critically examine.
3. What are Special Drawing Rights? What are the sources of RBI’s earnings and in what ways it funds the government? Explain.
4. Write a note on the India-Ukraine relations. Explain why is India concerned with recent crisis in Ukraine.
5. What are the objectives of the India ocean maritime group? Critically examine the group’s importance to the security of the Indian ocean region.
6. Analyze how a stable and friendly Bangladesh is crucial to regional security for India and neighboring countries.