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09 June 2015
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INTEGRATED APPROACH TO PRELIMS+MAINS – TIMETABLE
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General Studies – 1;
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
1) Examine why tropical cyclones are named the way they are named around the world. Also examine the nature and causes of origin of cyclones in the Arabian Sea. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
2) Discuss the nature and effects of recent natural disasters that are said to be the consequences of climate change. (200 Words)
Business Standard
General Studies – 2
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes;
3) A recent news reported that the ministry of urban development had found that the funds set aside for schemes such as the Rajiv Rinn Yojana, the National Urban Livelihood Mission and the Rajiv Awas Yojana are not being utilized. Critically examine why. (200 Words)
Livemint
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to,Education, Human Resources.
4) Critically comment on various objections raised against the choice-based credit system (CBCS). (200 Words)
Livemint
Topic: Bilateral agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
5) Critically comment on defence cooperation between India and USA. (200 Words)
Business Standard
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
6) Critically analyse how India will be benefited by forming a joint forum with Australia and Japan. Do you think formation of this forum is necessitated by the threat of raising China? Critically comment. (200 Words)
The Hindu
The Hindu
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian economy – issues
7) It is said that there is a need for stronger regulatory framework to deal with the menace of Ponzi schemes across the country. Examine why Ponzi schemes are considered as menace and what regulatory mechanism is needed to deal with them. (200 Words)
Business Standard
Topic: Issues relating to intellectual property rights.
8) “….it must be understood that IP is also located in unforgettable trademarks — in the creativity of writers, singers and others, in Geographical Indications (GI), and in traditional knowledge.” Critically examine the benefits of GI and explain why there is lack of awareness on GI compared to intellectual property rights. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 4
Topic: Social influence and persuasion.
9) With suitable examples explain how social influence can affect ethics in public administration. (200 Words)
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