Day: June 25, 2018

Topic – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers etc…. 7)There is an urgent …

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Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 6)India’s health care system closely resembles the national health service of UK but only in intent and not in implementation. Critically Analyze.(250 words) The hindu Why this question With several crucial health reforms on the anvil, benchmarking against global best practice in …

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Topic: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 5) Health infrastructure is an important indicator for understanding the health care delivery provisions and welfare mechanism in a …

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Topic – Role of civil services in a democracy 4) Several of India’s developmental challenges are a direct outcome of the failure of IAS system. Critically comment.(250 words) Epw Why this question With the recent news of lateral entry in government service capturing headlines, the focus shifts to performance of IAS officers and whether they have …

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  Topic: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3) Discuss the role of Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI) in strengthening the Health Information system in …

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Topic: part of Static series under the heading “Freedom of Speech and Expression and Censorship” 2)India’s poor ranking on Press Freedom Index reflects the growing threat to freedom of press. Examine. Also discuss press reforms required to bring back the lost trust in media such that it functions  effectively as the fourth pillar of democracy?(250 …

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Topic – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India 1)Throw light on the nature of migration in Assam. Examine whether the National Register of Citizens will address the issues arising thereunder?(250 words) The hindu   Why this question With the deadline for final draft of the Supreme Court-monitored National Register of Citizens (NRC) nears, …

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