Day: December 4, 2019

Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions. In today’s quintessential world of Internet and Social media, Tech giants watch our every move online. Comment on how that violate our human rights? The Guardian Why this question: The argument by social …

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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. The idea that ‘green technology’ can help save the environment is dangerous because it glosses over the alternatives’ ills. Analyse. The Wire Why this question: The world is grappling with the consequences of climate change and environmental degradation. A number of solutions have been posed and several of them …

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Topic:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Economists and experts argue that India is now in classic Stagflation Territory. Analyse. What are the structural policies needed to curb the economic slowdown facing India? The Hindu The Wire The Economic Times Why this question: The slowdown is three years …

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Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. From trade to geopolitical significance, it is time for India to look again at Mauritius. Analyse. The Indian Express Why this question: As it prepares to host the prime minister of Mauritius, Pravind Jugnauth, who returned to power in the recent general elections, Delhi needs to change the lens …

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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. Discuss the role played by NGOs, SHGs and international institutions through their development initiatives in women empowerment and gender sensitisation? (250 words) The Hindu Why this question: Last week’s brutal rape and murder …

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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. For a neoliberal style of development process, Indian government has established arrangements to involve people and voluntary groups that could complement ‘incapacities of the State’ and secure ‘bureaucratic accountability’. Discuss and substantiate your …

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Topic: Social empowerment; The long separation of young children from their parents will have devastating effects on the former. Critically analyse with respect to vulnerable children of various sections like illegal immigrants, distress migrants and refugees. The Indian Express   Why this question: The question of the long separation of the children from the mother …

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