Month: June 2016

Topic: Decolonization; Redrawal of national boundaries 4) How did decolonization process affect national identities of nations and states in Asia? Examine. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society; Social empowerment, communalism 3) Do you think imposition of uniform civil code is a solution to the myriad problems of the many religion-based personal laws in India? Critically comment. (200 Words) EPW

Topic: Salient features of Indian society; Social empowerment 2) It is found that the crisis of sanitation is not just an issue of aesthetics or polite behaviour, but one of life and death for the most vulnerable. Discuss various sociological problems that poor sanitation and open defecation has given rise to in India and systemic measures …

Continue reading “2) It is found that the crisis of sanitation is not just an issue of aesthetics or polite behaviour, but one of life and death for the most vulnerable. Discuss various sociological problems that poor sanitation and open defecation has given rise to in India and systemic measures needed to address the issue of open defecation.”

Topic:Salient features of Indian society; Social empowerment 1) Do you think today’s India is still haunted by communal seeds sown by the British and their divide and rule politics? Critically comment. (200 Words) EPW

Topic:Codes of Conduct; Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance 7) Recently, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube, which are involved in the European Union Internet Forum, formulated a Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online. What are the objectives of this Code of Conduct? Examine what constitutes hate speech. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism   6) Do you think left wing extremism in India is shrinking in its space and activities? Critically discuss. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate 5) It is said that the IMF has reversed its pro-austerity stance. What are the merits and demerits of imposing austerity measures on a troubled economy? Do you support austerity? Comment. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) It is said that with the waiver of 2008, India no longer needs the Nuclear Suppliers Group for its civil nuclear facilities. Do you think India is unnecessarily spending its time and resources on lesser foreign policy goal? Critically comment. (200 …

Continue reading “4) It is said that with the waiver of 2008, India no longer needs the Nuclear Suppliers Group for its civil nuclear facilities. Do you think India is unnecessarily spending its time and resources on lesser foreign policy goal? Critically comment.”

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 3) Critically analyse recent developments in India – Bangladesh relations. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies 2) Has the UGC failed to evolve according to the changing dynamics of higher education, and fallen short of achieving its original mandate? Critically comment. (200 Words) Livemint

Topic:Salient features of Indian society; Social empowerment 1) Dominant castes are asking for reservations today. Do you think inclusion of their castes in OBC list will help address their problems? Why some castes want reservations to be abolished? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express