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Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent EventsARCHIVES
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 sinceIndependence.
Business Standard
2. Discuss the importance of creating a strong manufacturing-based middle class in India. Why doyou think India has failed in creating a strong skilled labor force in manufacturing sector? Examine.
Business Standard
3. What measures has India taken so far to combat climate change effects? Examine.
The Hindu
4. Comment on the nature and consequences of China’s economic model and governance systemunder the existing political leadership. Do you think such a model suits India? Critically comment.
The Hindu
5. “Separation of powers is indispensable because under the Constitution, power divides itself sothat reason can rule.” In the light of recent tussle between various organs of the state, criticallycomment on the statement.
The Hindu
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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 howrailways 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)? Critically examine the provisions of draft DTC bill and explain theimportance of requirement of such a code.
The Indian Express
3. Write a note on the Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) scheme.
The Hindu
4. Critically comment on the Indra Sawhney judgment of 1992. Do you think the judgement needsrevision? Substantiate.
The Hindu
5. Explain the importance of regional navigation satellite system for India. What has been India’srecord so far in establishing such a system of its own?
The Hindu
6. Why was NATO set up? Critically comment on its role and activities after the end of cold war.
The Hindu
7. A recent study (India Human Development Survey (IHDS) of 2004-05) has found that theimplementation of RTE and NRHM schemes have actually reversed the objectives of both theschemes. Critically comment on the reasons behind this reversal.
The Hindu
8. Critically comment on the contribution of Dr Ambedkar to the cause of Dalit empowerment.
The Hindu
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03 April 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. Examine the health risks of open defecation. In your opinion, what are the reasons behindcontinuing practice of open defecation in India? What concrete measures would you suggest to thegovernment and people to stop this practice? Comment.
Business Standard
2. A key determinant of the role of the states in a federal polity is their participation in theformulation and implementation of critical economic plans. Do you think India’s PlanningCommission is truly federal in its nature and functioning? Examine what needs to be done.
Business Standard
3. In India, access to adequate public services is still severely lacking. What are the reasons behindthis? Comment.
The Hindu
4. Discuss important recent developments in bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh. Arethey mutually beneficial? Comment.
The Hindu
5. “China cannot copy the political system or development model of other countries because it wouldnot fit us and it might even lead to catastrophic consequences.” Do you agree with this statement?Substantiate.
The Hindu
6. Explain India’s position vis a vis Israel-Palestine conflict. In recent years India has grown closer toIsrael because of commercial interests. Do you think India is right in having closer relations withIsrael? Comment.
The Hindu
7. Should armed forces be allowed to vote in general elections as general voters in peace stations?Examine the problems associated with such a move and offer solutions.
The Hindu
8. In India, the National Design Policy, announced in 2007, has not sufficiently focussed on sociallyuseful products. Identify the areas where creative, affordable, enduring and useful public structures
are much needed in India and comment on the existing architecture built by government funds inrural and urban regions.
The Hindu
9. Write a note on Takaful Insurance of Africa which was in news recently.
The Hindu
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04, April 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Write a note on Background Imaging of Cosmic Extragalactic Polarisation 2 (BICEP2) experimentconducted 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 overLTTE.
The Indian Express
3. In the light of recent Supreme Court judgement, critically analyse all the positive and negativecriticisms against Aadhar project.
The Indian Express
4. What are the challenges being faced by Assam and the Indian government in dealing withmigrants from Bangladesh post 1971 war. Examine the steps taken so far to address the issue.
The Hindu
5. Explain the functioning of PSLV. Examine why it’s been very successful so far.
The Hindu
6. With examples explain how insurgency poses threat to smooth functioning of democraticprocesses in India.
The Hindu
7. Write a note on ZunZuneo project which was in news recently.
The Hindu
8.What is Social Progress Index? How is it calculated? Explain.
The Hindu
9. In recently released Social Progress Index, Bangladesh ranks ahead of India, and USA, mostpowerful nation ranks 16th. Critically explain why some countries with rich resources and stablegovernments are ranked low in the index.
The Hindu
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05, April 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. What were the important recommendations of Narasimham committee (1991) on bankingreforms? Have those recommendations been implemented so far? Examine.
The Indian Express
2. Critically evaluate the efforts taken by the international community and Israel – Palestinethemselves to resolve their differences since 2000.
The Indian Express
3. Write a note on Yale Environmental Performance Index . Comment on India’s ranking.
The Indian Express
4. According to WHO, Vector-borne diseases are adding to the vicious cycle of poverty and have asignificant impact of socio-economic status of communities. Which are those diseases? How do theyexacerbate poverty? Comment.
The Hindu
5. The recently-concluded India Human Development Survey (IHDS) seems to suggest that theinclusive growth policy implemented during the 11th Five Year Plan may have been working. How?Examine.
The Hindu
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06 April 2014
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1. Explain the commercial and military possibilities of the Indian Regional Navigation SatelliteSystem (IRNSS).
Business Standard
2. Explain the different types of deficits that an economy faces. Which deficit is a better indicator ofthe health of government finances? And why?
Business Standard
3. What were the important recommendations of the National Transport Development PolicyCommittee? Why do you think there has been a decline in private investment in road projects inIndia? Examine.
Business Standard
4. Examine how and why modern cities and townships were developed in India during the initialyears of British colonisation.
The Hindu
5. Discuss the measures taken by the government to increase energy production from renewableenergy sources in India.
The Hindu
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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 mechanismto 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 toexpand to its potential. Examine these problems and suggest measures to address them.
Business Standard
3. Critically comment the implications of the second volume of the fifth assessment report publishedrecently by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for India.
Business Standard
4. Write a note on Zeus malware.
The Hindu
5. Critically examine the causes and consequences of Rwandan genocide of 1994.
The Hindu
6. Which are the main areas of concern for India within Sri Lanka? How can India help Sri Lankaaddress these issues amicably? Explain.
The Hindu
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08 April 2014
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1. What are the important revelations and conclusions of the recently released Henderson BrooksReport 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 that cause slow investigations and suggest measures to speed them up.
The India Express
3. Post Right to Education’s enactment, the government is responsible for guaranteeing qualityeducation to all children in the country. What are your observations regarding the quality ofeducation provided today? Suggest concrete measures to improve the quality of education provided.
The Indian Express
4. Do you think India’s foreign policy and service needs its own reforms? Why? Critically comment .
The Hindu
5. Critically analyse the strategic and geopolitical costs of constantly neglecting the development ofIndia’s North Eastern region?
The Hindu
6. Critically examine the role played by women in the 1857 revolt against the British.
The Hindu
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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 ofsocialism. This has resulted in pervasive and deep-rooted corruption. We need policy reforms thatreduce the incentive for corruption and institutional reforms that catch, try and punish the corrupt.”Comment.
The Hindu
3. Explain the differences between GPS, IRNSS and GLONASS satellite systems.
The Hindu
4. What are the ethical concerns expressed regarding stem cell research and therapy? Are thejustified? Comment.
The Hindu
5. What is Big Data? What are its uses?
The Indian Express
6. With suitable examples, critically analyze the importance of improving connectivity in the NorthEastern region.
The Indian Express
7. Why do you think India’s GDP growth rate which was 8-9 percent a few years ago has beenconstantly decreasing? Comment.
The Hindu
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10 April 2014
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1. What is Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) under WTO? Should India sign it? Whatare 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 India and China. What efforts were made prior to1962 to resolve the border issue?
The Hindu
4. “Indian society is not yet fully secular, while the Indian state understands secularism as stateneutrality towards religion combined with select interventions in the religious domain to safeguardsome rights. ” In the light of the statement, comment on the nature of secularism practised by thesociety and the government in India.
The Hindu
5. Analyze the factors which have contributed towards high voter turnouts during recent elections.
The Hindu
6. “When India organises its higher education structure effectively and provides the support needed,it will do well in the rankings.” What needs to be done by India? Comment.
The Indian Express
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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 withexamples.
Business Standard
2. What do you understand by the phrases ‘re-shoring’ and ‘next–shoring’ in the manufacturingsector? Explain.
Business Standard
3. Critically examine the present nature of manufacturing sector and policy focus on it in India. What shift, if at all the sector needs one, should be brought into this sector in India in the light ofrecent global developments in this sector?
Business Standard
4. It is said that the success of the proposed Maritime Silk Route initiative by China will beconsequential to regional stability and global peace. Analyse the objectives of this initiative andcritically evaluate the assessment made in the given statement.
The Hindu
5. What is a CT scanner? What is the principle behind its functioning? What are its uses?
The Hindu
6. What is fascism? Critically compare and contrast the versions of fascism practised before, duringand after World War -2.
The Indian Express
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12 April 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. Critically examine the nature of economic relationship between India and Russia.
The Hindu
2. Write a note on the cropping pattern of tobacco in India.
The Hindu
3. It is found that certain cancers are affected by the socio-economic status of individuals in India.Elaborate with examples.
The Hindu
4. Critically discuss how the industrial and trade policies of developed countries have affected thelivelihood of poor countries by causing a change in the climate.
The Hindu
5. In your opinion, why do you think India is witnessing increased number of atrocities againstwomen, especially rapes? Critically comment.
The Hindu
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14 April 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Discuss the growth of communist movement in India before and after the Independence.
Business Standard
2. Explain the contentious issues and claims of both India and China in their border disputes talks.
Business Standard
3. What is the composition of India’s foreign reserves basket? Is it good for the economy to havelarge foreign currency reserves? Examine.
Business Standard
4. What were the reasons behind 1973 Arab oil embargo? What were its consequences? Examine
The Indian Express
5. Explain the applications of robotics in ocean research and rescue missions.
The Hindu
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15, April 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. What is India’s nuclear doctrine? Does it need a revision? Substantiate.
Business Standard
2. Examine the emerging threats to food crops in India. What should be done to ensure theirproductivity and growth to meet growing demand for food? Comment.
Business Standard
3. Examine the contentious issues between India and ASEAN in finalising Free Trade Agreementbetween them in services.
Business Standard
4. What is aptitude? What are the foundational values for civil servants? Explain any three of them.
The Hindu
5. What is artificial blood? How is it produced? What are its applications?
The Hindu
6. Critically comment on the existing barriers to deepen Indian democracy further. In your opinion,what reforms are needed to deepen it further? Comment.
The Indian Express
7. What are the main challenges that Afghanistan would face in coming days in its quest to becomedemocracy and a stable country? Analyze.
The Indian Express
8. Should there be reservation in private sector for the SC, ST and backward castes? Criticallycomment.
The Hindu
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16 April 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Critically examine the existing problems in internet governance and cyber security. What stepshave been taken by concerned nations to address these problems?
The Hindu
2. Examine the implications of China’s recent financial reforms on India’s economy?
Business Standard
3. Critically comment on the role and importance of the Prime Minister’s Office in India.
Business Standard
4. Why is it important for India to have a strong and friendly relationship with Iran? Criticallyanalyse.
The Indian Express
5. What measures can government take to stop the spread of cancer in India? Examine.
The Hindu
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17 April 2014
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1. Explain the recommendations of the P. Vijay Bhaskar committee on financial benchmarks.
Business Standard
2. Comment on the nature and magnitude of drinking water problem in India. What measures wouldyou suggest to overcome these problems?
Business Standard
3. Write a note on Ayurgenomics and its benefits.
Business Standard
4. Write a critical note the problems and prospects of India’s major ports.
Business Standard
5. Comment on the changing contours of relationship between India and USA in last ten years.
The Indian Express
6. Critically compare and contrast ideologies of Dr B.R. Ambedkar and Gandhiji.
The Hindu
7. In the light of recent decision by the government to not to sign aircraft deal with France, criticallycomment on what should be India’s strategy when it comes to acquiring advanced defencecapabilities, especially superior and affordable air power.
The Hindu
8. Analyse employment and unemployment trends post 2004-05 as revealed by various reports inrecent days.
The Hindu
9. Write a note on Yogyakarta Principles and their importance especially to India.
The Hindu
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18 April 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. Examine the structure, mandate and importance of International Finance Corporation (IFC). Whatis the criteria being followed by IFC when it lends money? Critically examine.
Business Standard
2. Explain how technology can be harnessed to bring sanitation to Indian villages and cities.
Business Standard
3. Do you think the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) can audit accounts of private firms?Critically comment oh his duties and responsibilities.
Business Standard
The Hindu
4. Critically examine the problems being faced by the state and central governments in properlyimplementing welfare schemes.
The Hindu
5. “To improve overall health, the public health sector will have to coordinate and collaborate withother sectors, nationally and regionally, and with several stakeholders.” In the light of the statement,critically comment on the role of the governments, political parties in reforming this sector.
The Indian Express
6. Discuss the problems associated with the present structure of internet governance.
The Indian Express
7. “Currently, high levels of consumption with respect to energy-related commodities are paralysingoperations in the country because of non-performing policy initiatives. The demand-supplyimbalance is evident across all commodities, requiring serious efforts by the new government toaugment energy supplies to avoid a severe energy supply crunch.” With reference the givenstatement, critically analyse the problems in the energy sector and measures needed to be taken bythe government to address the issues.
The Hindu
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19 April 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Recent IIP data show that in recent years there has been zero industrial growth. In your opinion,despite many policies, why is this trend observed? Examine.
Business Standard
2. “The most common form of democracy to be found particularly in the Third World is ‘illiberaldemocracy’, which fulfils the representational aspect of democracy through periodic elections butencroaches on personal liberties and the rule of law.” Do you agree with this view? Comment.
Business Standard
3. Critically comment on the significance of the recent judgement by the Supreme Court ontransgenders.
The Hindu
4. Comment on the most important factors that helped the British to firmly establish their controlover India in 18th century.
The Hindu
5. Critically comment on the recent political developments in Egypt. In your opinion, what thesedevelopments indicate about the nature of governance and institutions in Egypt?
The Indian Express
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21 April 2014
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1. Do you think establishing a separate fund such as National Investment Fund would help theinfrastructure sector grow? If yes, examine how it should be governed and from where funds can bemobilized.
Business Standard
2. What were Kirit Parikh Committee‘s recommendations related to fuel prices? Are they too radicalto implement? Comment.
Business Standard (passing mention)
Reference – ET
3. What is a floodplain? How floods are caused? Examine the sociological impacts of floods.
The Hindu
4. Do you support the idea of making voting in elections compulsory? Substantiate.
The Hindu
5. What do you understand by state and non-state actors with reference to terrorism? Give examplesand critically comment on who poses greater threat to India – state or non-state actors?
The Hindu
6. Discuss the importance of opposition party in a parliamentary democracy.
The Hindu
7. Why is the Supreme Court’s judgement in S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India case significant?Comment with suitable examples.
The Hindu
8. What are the important sources of biofuels? Examine why biofuel production in India is stilllagging behind.
The Hindu
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22 April 2014
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1. Should CAG be allowed to audit accounts of private companies? Comment on the concernsexpressed on Supreme Court’s recent judgement allowing CAG to audit accounts of privatetelecommunications companies.
Business Standard
The Hindu
2. With examples examine various factors that affect institutional procedures and conventions whileappointing a person to top posts in India. Also comment what effect these factors can have on theseinstitutions and on democracy as a whole.
Business Standard
3. Examine and comment on various contentious issues concerning clinical trials in India.
Business Standard
4. Discuss the evolution of India’s patent laws since independence. Are they compliant withinternational agreements? Examine.
Business Standard
5. What judicial reforms are needed in India? Towards this what measures have been taken by thegovernments at the centre? Examine.
The Hindu
6. Write a note on the significance of the Constitution (One Hundred And Twentieth Amendment) Bill2013.
The Hindu
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23 April 2014
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1. It’s said that India needs a friendly labour policy to improve its economic growth. Examine theissues involved and explain what reforms are needed in its labour policy.
Business Standard
The Economic Times
2. What is corruption? Do you agree with the view that corruption is a non -issue for voters whilecasting their votes in elections? Substantiate.
Business Standard
3. What is minimum support price? How is it determined? Examine the problems associated withfood grains procurement and their storage by the government in India.
Business Standard
4. What is ‘black money’? What measures has government taken to bring back black money that isdeposited illegally in foreign countries? Also examine if government has taken any measures tocheck its proliferation within the country.
Business Standard
5. What are ‘drones’? Write a note on their non-military applications.
The Hindu
6. Explain the motivations and nature of the 1960s civil rights movement in United States ofAmerica. What was its outcome? Comment.
The Hindu
7.What is the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) type of election system? Explain the merits and demerits ofthis system, especially in the Indian context.
The Hindu
8. What is the Proportional Representation (PR) system of elections? Does it suit India? Why has notIndia adopted this system? Explain its merits and demerits.
The Hindu
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24 April 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Write a short note on EU Blue Card.
Business Standard
2. Immigration issue, especially in the case of highly skilled professionals, is a thorny issue betweenIndia and the European Union. What steps has EU taken to address India’s concerns in this regard?Examine.
Business Standard
3. Critically comment on US’ pivot to Asia strategy.
Business Standard
4. How does El Nino affect monsoon rains? Explain the mechanism.
Business Standard
5. Explain why Coastal Regulation Zone Notifications were issued in India. Critically comment on theproposals of the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 2011.
The Hindu
Business Standard – Reference
6. What is the Kuznets Curve? Write a note on Environmental Kuznets Curve.
The Indian Express
7. What is BASE jump? How is it different from Skydiving? Explain.
The Hindu
8. Researchers say that jackfruit could help provide the solution to the climate change problemwhich would affect food crop production in future. Why? Explain.
The Hindu
9. How does immunisation work? Is it completely safe? Examine.
The Hindu
10. Why was the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in news recently?Explain with reference to India.
The Hindu
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25 April 2014
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1. Critically comment on various problems faced by women at workplaces and social constraints thathinder their career growth.
Business Standard
2. What were the underlying reasons for colonialism? Do you think policies of developed countriesvis-a-vis developing and poor countries reflect those underlying reasons in the modern day world?Critically comment.
Business Standard
3. Discuss the relation between financial inclusion and inclusive development.
Business Standard
4. How is drought caused? What are its consequences? Examine what measures has governmenttaken to mitigate the threats of drought.
The Hindu
5. In your opinion, what India needs to do to become a developed country? Critically comment.
The Hindu
6. Write a note on Lok Adalat system in India.
The Hindu
7. “The Supreme Court’s verdict permitting resumption of iron-ore mining in Goa with a temporarycap of 20 million tonnes per annum is welcome for more reasons than one.” Comment.
The Hindu
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26 April 2014
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1. Write a note on human pluripotent stem cells (iPSC). How these cells are different from humanembryonic stem cells (hESC)? Examine.
The Hindu
2. Explain the differences between estuary and delta. Give examples with reference to India andexplain why certain rivers form estuary but not delta in India.
The Hindu
3. Comment on the growing relationship between China and Sri Lanka. Should India be worried?Why? Substantiate.
The Hindu
4. What were the main recommendations of Justice Verma Committee which was constitutedto recommend amendments to the Criminal Law so as to provide for quicker trial and enhancedpunishment for criminals accused of committing sexual assault against women? Do you thinkgovernment’s anti – rape law is harsher than Justice Verma committee’s recommendations?Examine.
The Hindu
5. “Judicial activism, keeping in view the ideals of democracy, is necessary to ensure that unheardvoices are not buried by more influential and vocal ones.” Comment.
The Hindu
6. What do you understand by the concept ‘inclusive innovation’? Examine the relationship betweeninclusive innovation and inclusive growth strategy.
The Indian Express
Reference 1
7. Write a note on the India Inclusive Innovation Fund (IIIF).
Business Line (related to above question)
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28 April 2014
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1. “Childhood obesity has become the most serious health concern – even in our part of the world,where malnutrition is a big concern. ” Critically comment on the reasons behind this paradox.
Business Standard
2. Examine the importance of building cloud services and its infrastructure to the economy of India.
Business Standard
3. Critically examine trade related disputes between USA and India. How does India seek to addressthese?
Business Standard
4. Critically examine why peace talks have failed between Israel and Palestine over the years. Whatefforts were made by the international community to establish peace between them? Explain.
The Hindu
5. Why and how did holocaust take place? Critically comment.
The Hindu
6. Critically comment on the contribution of Muhammad Ali Jinnah to India’s freedom struggle.
The Hindu
7. Write a note on the contribution of Kanakadasa to India’s literature in the 16th century.
The Hindu
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29 April 2014
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1. “Fighting inflation first through stabilisation and worrying about growth later is an IMF approachthat has not worked well elsewhere in the world.” Explain the approach of IMF in fighting inflation.
The Indian Express
2. What is a deemed university? In the light of recent committee reports on their quality andperformance, critically comment on their necessity and their effect on higher education sector in thecountry.
The Hindu
Reference
3. How is a Tornado caused? Explain its mechanism and geographical distribution.
The Hindu
4. Comment on recent trends in Sino-U.S. ties.
The Hindu
