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ARCHIVES 11 April 2014 Topic: India and Its Neighbours Question Critically examine the nature of economic, political and defence relationship between India and Myanmar. (400 Words) Reference MEA IDSA Other
ARCHIVES 11, April 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. Should India shift towards ‘first use’ policy of nuclear weapons? Substantiate your answer with examples. Business Standard 2. What do you understand by the phrases ‘re-shoring’ and ‘next–shoring’ in the manufacturing sector? Explain. Business Standard 3. Critically examine the present nature …
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ARCHIVES 10 April 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. What is Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) under WTO? Should India sign it? What are the benefits? Explain. Business Standard 2. Critically comment on the recent developments in the polity and economy of Turkey. Business Standard 3. Examine the history of border disputes between …
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ARCHIVES 09, April 2014 Topic: India and Its Neighbours Question Critically analyse the nature of economic relationship between India and Bhutan. Reference IDSA
ARCHIVES 09, April 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. Discuss the differences and similarities between Afghanistan’s and India’s system of government. Business Standard 2. “The unprecedented and unique system of government controls built under the Indian version of socialism. This has resulted in pervasive and deep-rooted corruption. We need policy …
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ARCHIVES 08, April 2014 Topic: India and Its Neighbours Question Discuss about the nature and causes of recent anti-government protests that took place in some of South East Asian countries. What are the consequences of such protests on the regional security and economy? Comment. Reference IDSA (Every week we will post questions on one …
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ARCHIVES 08 April 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. What are the important revelations and conclusions of the recently released Henderson Brooks Report on the 1962 India-China border war? Comment on them. Business Standard 2. One of the root causes of the slow dispensation of justice is the lack of speed in investigations. Comment on the reasons …
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ARCHIVES 07 April 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. What to do you understand by mis-selling? Critically comment on existing regulatory mechanism to check this practice by the banks. Business Standard 2. The solar energy sector is beset with several problems that need to be sorted out to allow it to expand to …
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ARCHIVES 06 April 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Explain the commercial and military possibilities of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). Business Standard 2. Explain the different types of deficits that an economy faces. Which deficit is a better indicator of the health of government finances? And why? Business Standard 3. What …
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ARCHIVES 06 April 2014 Topic: Security Issues Question: Do you agree that armed forces in India require greater delegation of financial powers? Critically discuss why. Reference: IDSA
ARCHIVES 05, April 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. What were the important recommendations of Narasimham committee (1991) on banking reforms? Have those recommendations been implemented so far? Examine. The Indian Express 2. Critically evaluate the efforts taken by the international community and Israel – Palestine themselves to resolve their …
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ARCHIVES 04, April 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Write a note on Background Imaging of Cosmic Extragalactic Polarisation 2 (BICEP2) experiment conducted at the South Pole recently. Explain its significance. Business Standard 2. Critically comment on Sri Lanka’s policies towards its Tamil population post – 2009 victory over LTTE. The Indian …
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ARCHIVES 02 April 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. Railways have been at the very heart of modern Chinese nationalism. Compare and contrast how railways have been used as a tool of economic progress and national integration in China and India. The Indian Express 2. What is Direct Tax Code (DTC)? …
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ARCHIVES 01 April 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Critically assess the nature of Indian diplomacy with its neighboring countries in South Asia since Independence. Business Standard 2. Discuss the importance of creating a strong manufacturing-based middle class in India. Why do you think India has failed in creating a strong skilled …
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ARCHIVES 30 March 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Critically examine various problems involved in successfully implementing MGNREGA scheme. What measures has government taken to address these problems? Explain. The Hindu 2. Write a critical note on the impact of globalization on the rural industries of India, especially after 1990. The …
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ARCHIVES 29 March 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. Explain the scientific and strategic importance, and applications of Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III. The Hindu 2. Write a short note on: Tenosynovitis Nintenditis WhatsAppitis The Hindu 3. Critically comment on the factors that led to ‘independence’ movement in then East Pakistan. Are …
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ARCHIVES 28 March 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. What are Basel-III norms? Why should Indian banks adhere to them? Explain. Business Standard 2. It is said that tax policies over recent decades have played an extremely significant role in promoting inequality in India. How? Suggest measures to reform taxation structure to …
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ARCHIVES 27 March 2014 Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words 1. What do you understand by money laundering? Critically discuss its effect on the economy and security of a country, especially India. Business Standard 2. It is said that even advanced countries can not continue to provide better living standards to their future …
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26 March 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. “Political changes in India and at the international level have “orphaned” the Palestinians. ” Do you agree? Substantiate. Business Standard 2. By some estimates, India will become water scarce in just about five years, and be a massive 50 per cent short on water in …
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ARCHIVES 25 March 2014 Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words 1. Analyze the recent trend of flow of FII into the Indian economy. What factors determine their flow and exit? Explain. Business Standard 2. What are the criticisms against the Committee on Comprehensive Financial Services for Small Businesses and Low-Income Households (the Nachiket MorCommittee …
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