Day: June 1, 2015

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; 5) Critically examine why there is a demand for the implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) principle by the the veterans of the defence services and the government’s response to this demand. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Ministries and Departments of the Government; 4) Critically examine the functioning of different departments of the Ministry of Finance and suggest if any administrative reforms are needed to be undertaken by these departments to better manage themselves and India’s economy. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 3) Critically analyse the merits and demerits of recently launched Suraksha Bima Yojana and Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana schemes.  (200 Words) Business Standard 

Topic: Functioning of the Executive; Parliament – Functioning 2) “In any case, ruling by ordinance is a British legacy of retaining control by the Crown. ” In the light of introduction of controversial ordinances in recent years by the union government, critically comment on the statement. (200 Words) Business Standard

Topic: Post-independence consolidation 1) Critically comment on India’s role in the liberation and creation of Bangladesh in 1971 and its consequences on India’s polity then. (200 Words) The Hindu