Day: April 7, 2018

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators 8) “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy” – Dr Martin Luther King. Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu Why this …

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Topic: Conservation ;  7) There is lack of seriousness in prosecuting offenders under wildlife protection act. Discuss the reasons behind high acquittal rates in wildlife related crimes. (250 Words) Down to Earth   Why this question A recent book titled “State of India’s Environment 2017: In Figures” by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) suggests …

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Topic:India and its neighborhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 6) With Nepal joining China’s OBOR initiative and an increasing engagement of between the two countries it is time for a revisit in our foreign policy vis a vis Nepal. Comment. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this …

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Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 5) Skill India mission, to be successful, needs a paradigm shift. Examine in light of Sharada Prasad Committee recommendations. (250 Words) The Hindu Why this question? Any issue that concerns employment is to be prepared from …

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Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Despite immense potential of EU-India Broad-based Trade & Investment Agreement (BTIA), the Agreement has been in limbo for a long time now. Discuss the issues that hinder its finalisation. (250 Words) The Financial Express Why this question Trade deals are …

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Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora 3) Intensification of trade war between US and China offers many benefits to countries like India but it also poses certain serious threats to our economy. Analyse. (250 Words) The Indian Express Why this question In the recent trade war …

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Topic: Governance, accountability, transparency, e-governance 2) Facebook’s current privacy crisis and questions about how Google gathers, uses and stores our personal information demonstrate an urgent need to review and replace inadequate and outdated ways to regulate data and information. Comment.  (250 Words) The Economic Times The Economist   Why this question Facebook, the world’s largest social media …

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Topic:  Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country ; Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism 1) Dalit movement has today merely remained an effort at mass political mobilisation. Critically examine the statement tracing the evolution of Dalit movement.(250 Words) The Indian Express   Why this question? With the recent Supreme Court’s order on the SC/ST …

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