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06 June 2015
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General Studies – 1;
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes
1) In the light of recent heat waves that killed many in India, critically analyse their effect on the economy and health of the public. (200 Words)
EPW
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies
2) It is claimed that the Big Data can improve how cities are governed and make them smart. Examine how. (200 Words)
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EPW
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies
3) It is recently found that in India’s large metros there is significant residential segregation by caste and also by access to in-house drinking water, a basic public good, and access to in-house latrines, a basic private good. Elaborate. (200 Words)
EPW
Topic: Bilateral agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
4) Write a note on the relations between India and Netherlands. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 2
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
5) Critically examine the objectives and reasons behind the proposal of creating a “One-Belt-One-Road” (OBOR) project by the Chinese despite already having cheap and reliable trade routes in the oceans. Should India join hands with China in this initiative? Examine the costs and benefits of such a move. (200 Words)
EPW
Topic: Transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures
6) Recently the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommended measures to address the issue of media ownership and regulation in India. Critically comment on these recommendations. (200 Words)
EPW
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
7) “As undertrials continue to languish in Indian jails, only humaneness in prison reform can alleviate their condition of unfreedom—and set free their creative genius.” Critically comment. (200 Words)
EPW
General Studies – 3
Topic: Science / health – developments
8) In recent years India has witnessed frequent outbreaks of influenza virus. Explain the dangers of influenza and what can be done to address these. (200 Words)
EPW
Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies; Paper – 1 Geography part
9) In the event of drought, what measures should government take to protect farmers and consumers alike? Examine. (200 Words)
Business Standard
The Hindu
The Hindu
Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas;
10) Critically analyse the role of Myanmar, Bhutan and Bangladesh in addressing internal security threats that India is facing along its Eastern and North-eastern borders. (200 Words)
The Hindu
The Hindu
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers,: Linked with Paper-2 topics such as governance, India’s interests etc
11) It is argued that India should work through the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) to develop an alternative to the U.S.hegemony over internet. In the light of concerns expressed over the ownership of Big Data, internet architecture and governance mechanism for internet, critically comment on the statement. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 4
Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions;
12) In your opinion, what is the meaning of privacy? Do you think the press should be allowed to publish private details of an individual, especially of a public personality? How does the government in India deal with the privacy of individuals? Critically comment. (250 Words)
EPW
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