Day: January 16, 2016

Topic:Ethics in human actions; Ethical concerns and dilemma 8) You are heading a district administration in a particular department. Your senior officer calls you from the State Headquarters and tells you that a plot in Rampur village is to have a building constructed on it for a school. A visit is scheduled during which he will …

Continue reading “ETHICS CASE STUDY: You are heading a district administration in a particular department. Your senior officer calls you from the State Headquarters and tells you that a plot in Rampur village is to have a building constructed on it for a school.”

Topic: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 7) “The government funding of start-ups, either directly or indirectly, in the midst of a thriving venture-capital industry, is ill advised. ” In the light of India’s new start-up policy, comment on the statement. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Indian economy – growth; Inclusive growth and development 6) “Human development in India remains inadequate because the focus remains on GDP growth.” Critically comment. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Indian economy – Growth 5) India’s exports to every major region of the world declined during April–November 2015 year-on-year. Why do you think this has happened? What measures has government taken to halt this decline? Critically examine. (200 Words) EPW

Topic:  Conservation; Environmental pollution 4) “The Paris Agreement has set targets for limiting temperature rise due to global warming which will be virtually impossible (1.5°C) or very difficult (well below 2°C) to realise. ” Why is it argued that it’s either impossible or difficult to to realize latest targets for limiting temperature? In the light of …

Continue reading “4) “The Paris Agreement has set targets for limiting temperature rise due to global warming which will be virtually impossible (1.5°C) or very difficult (well below 2°C) to realise. ” Why is it argued that it’s either impossible or difficult to to realize latest targets for limiting temperature? In the light of climate change science, discuss.”

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; Governance 3) The growing focus on climate policy in India requires effective institutions that are needed for the design, coordination and implementation of environment related policies. Critically examine formation and functioning of such institutions in India. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Critically analyse  India’s deepening strategic relationship with Israel and its benefits for both the countries. (200 Words) The Indian Express

Topic: Resources; Indian geography; Location factors 1) What do you understand by rare earth materials? Critically discuss importance of these materials for India and India’s position in rare earth materials industry at global level. (200 Words) EPW