Day: March 27, 2018

Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions;   8) Is it ethical to provide quotas for vulnerable sections in sports, especially in Indian cricket? Justify (150 Words) The Hindu Why this question? It is an issue related to practical ethics. Quota in sports is an issue that  is debated …

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Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology; Awareness in biotechnology 6) Why is it important for India to create indigenous genetic panels to screen genetic diseases? Discuss. (250 Words) The Hindu  

Topic: Agriculture – cropping pattern 7) Why India is the only Bt cotton-growing country facing the problem of pink bollworm infestation? Also examine issues associated with growing of Bt cotton in India. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this question? Very important question for Mains. Related to syllabus (in two topics). It’s in news.  Key demand …

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Topic:  Environmental pollution 5) What is mottainai principle? Can India adopt mottainai and succeed? Examine. (250 Words) The Indian Express

Topic:  Agriculture 4) The root of agrarian crisis that India faces today can be traced to apathy of both the markets and state to agricultural problems. Comment. (250 Words) Livemint

Topic:  Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment 3) More than creation of jobs, better public service delivery and focus on better local governance is the key to lifting India out of “subsistence economy” status. Analyse. (250 Words) Livemint  

Topic:  Functioning of judiciary 2) What is the rationale behind providing new regulations on providing graded autonomy to institutions of higher education? Discuss the merits and demerits of graded autonomy, and suggest measures to improve innovation in universities. (250 Words) The Indian Express PIB Reference  

Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.  1) The cultural-ideological struggle, represented by the socio-religious movements, was an integral part of the evolving national consciousness. Analyse. (250 Words) Bipan Chandra India’s Struggle for Independence, Page 90, Chapter – 6 Why this question? Topic is from …

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