Day: July 13, 2015

DAY – 34: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 13 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 4) Write down the three identities of calculating the GDP of a country by the three methods.  Also explain which method is India following in measuring its GDP.  (200 Words) NCERT, Class …

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DAY – 34: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 13 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 3) With suitable examples from India and the world, explain how the opportunity costs of negative environmental impact are high. (200 Words) NCERT Class XI, Indian Economic Development, Chapter – 9

DAY – 34: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 13 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 2) Critically comment on any two serious adverse environmental consequences of development in India. If you are asked to choose between development and environment, which one would you choose and why? (200 …

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DAY – 34: Insights Self Study Guide for Prelims + Mains – 2015 13 July 2015 Following Questions are Based on this TIMETABLE ARCHIVES 1) With suitable illustrations, explain the relevance of intergenerational equity in the definition of sustainable development. (200 Words) NCERT Class XI, Indian Economic Development, Chapter – 9

Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 6) You are working as Superintendent of Police. Recently you arrested few criminals involved in a rape case. They happen to be distant relatives of Chief Minister of the state where you are serving. You get …

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Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 5) In your opinion, what should be India’s strategic response to separatist movements, insurgency and terrorism? With emphasis on separatist movement in Jammu  and Kashmir, critically analyse. (200 Words) The Hindu IDSA Reference

Topic: India’s relations with its Neighbours 4) Discuss if the China’s Road and Belt project has the potential to improve relationship of India with Tibet Autonomous Region and Pakistan. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 3) Write a note on the importance of culture in the relationship between India and Korea. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 2) In the light of revelations made by recently released Socio-Economic and Caste Census, do you think there is a need for adopting different economic policy or development model in India? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Role of women 1) Groundwater depletion in India is said to be worst in the world by NASA. Critically discuss the causes, and consequences of groundwater depletion on various sections of the society and sectors of economy. (200 Words) The Hindu Reference Reference