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Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events

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02, March 2014

Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 Words.

1. Examine how reforms in agriculture can reduce food inflation in India?

Business Standard

2. “The ordinance-making power of the executive needs to be suitably restrained to create a balance

of power between the executive and the legislature in India and to check the misuse of the same. ”

Critically analyze.

The Hindu

The Hindu

3. Do you think health policies envisioned in the 12th five year plan is a move towards universal

health care system? Critically examine.

The Hindu

4. What is a special leave petition? Do you agree with the view that if special leave petitions were

entertained against all kinds of orders passed by any court or tribunal, the apex court would, after

some time, collapse under its own weight? Comment.

The Hindu

5. “The Indian Penal Code, perhaps even more than education in the English medium, is Macaulay’s

lasting gift.” Critically comment.

The Indian Express

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03, March 2014

Answer ALL the questions in about 200 Words each.

1. What are the non-sociological reasons behind increased violence against women in some urban

regions of India? Critically examine.

Business Standard

2. Going by the biennial “State of Forests Report 2011″, the overall forest cover in India declined by

367 square kilometres (sq km) compared to the situation in 2009. In the light of this scenario,

critically evaluate the design and intention of the ‘Green India Mission’ scheme launched by the

Indian government.

Business Standard

3. Why a savings rate is important for an economy? Examine the reasons behind declining savings

rate in India.

Business Standard

4. Do you think the Information Technology Act, 2000 is capable of effectively addressing the legal,policy and regulatory concerns generated by the use of social media in India? Critically analyze.

Business Standard

5. What is Central Monitoring System, introduced by the Indian government? What are the criticisms

against it? Do you think these criticisms are substantiated? Comment.

counter-currents

Business Standard

6. “The social, political, and even technological reforms had set the stage for 1857 revolt against the

British in India.” Examine.

The Hindu

7. Do you think that India’s growing proximity with Iran and Saudi Arabia can defuse tensions in the

region? If not, what should be India’s strategy in the region? Comment.

The Hindu

8. Do you agree that sometimes ordinance route is required to impose certain laws on the people?

Substantiate with examples.

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04, March 2014

Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 Words each

1. Explain why stability in domestic polity, economy and society is important for better investment

and growth? Give examples.

Business Standard

2. It is said that the suboptimal fiscal-monetary mix remains a critical risk to the strength and

sustainability of economic recovery. What do you understand by this? Do you agree with this view?

Comment.

Business Standard

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of river linking projects that are being undertaken or

proposed in various part of the country? Do you think there are alternatives to resolve the issue of

water scarcity in deficit regions? Explain.

The Hindu

4. In the context of India’s leadership in the generic drugs market, do you think Indian patent lawsare disincentivizing innovation in inventing new effective cures by pharma companies? Is patent

protection the only way to produce new effective drugs or are there any other models? Examine.

The Indian Express

5. Along with corporate social responsibility, individual social responsibility (ISR) can be effective in

contributing to the society. Should companies and governments make it mandatory or should it be

voluntary? Explain the obstacles to make it mandatory.

The Hindu

6. What were the causes and consequences of Crimean war of 1853? Explain.

The Hindu

7. Recent reports have revealed that many systemic bottlenecks have rendered human rights

commissions, commissions for minorities, SC and STs, largely ineffective. What are these

bottlenecks? and how can they be overcome? Comment.

The Hindu

8. Why the recommendations made by Tandon committee set up by the Ministry of Human

Resources Development (MHRD) in 2009 was controversial? Examine.

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05, March 2014

Answer ALL the questions in about 200 Words

1. The root of trade wars between India and USA in the pharma sector can be seen in the Uruguay

Round Agreement of 1994. Critically discuss the issues involved and their causes in the context of

above statement.

Business Standard

The Indian Express

2. Write a critical note on the recent natural gas pricing controversy in India.

Business Standard

3. ULIPs, which were in news a few years ago, have now become unattractive owning to various

reasons. What are those reasons? Do you think they can be popular again? Explain.

Business Standard

4. What do you understand by Solvency-II norms, recently introduced by the EU? Explain it in the

context of India.

Business Standard

5. Critically evaluate various schemes targeted towards slum dwellers in the country.

The Hindu

6. What do you understand by the concept of Green Economy? Can India be a green economy?

Analyze.

The Hindu

7. Explain the significance of the Bay of Bengal to India as its strategic hub.

The Indian Express

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06, March 2014


1. What is ‘white hat’ in cyber security parlance? Does India need ‘white hats’? Explain why.

Business Standard

2. Examine the current regulatory framework for regulating research and trials in GMO crops in

India. What reforms are needed in this regard? Explain.

Business Standard

3. What is Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) ? What is its significance? Explain.

Business Standard

4. Do you think the implementation of Aadhaar-enabled payment system (AEPS) has empowered

beneficiaries? Evaluate.

The Hindu

5. Critically analyze the model code of conduct issued by the election commission of India and its

effectiveness in curbing malpractices during elections.

The Hindu

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07 March 2014

Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words.

1. What is Turing test in robotics and artificial intelligence? If robots pass this test, what can be the

possible legal and ethical problems that might arise in the future? Explain.

Business Standard

2. It is said that recent crisis in Ukraine was more to do with Russia’s efforts to increase its sphere

of influence and EU’s efforts to counter it than any other internal factors. Do you agree with this

assessment? Critically examine.

Business Standard

The Hindu

The Hindu

3. What are Special Drawing Rights? What are the sources of RBI’s earnings and in what ways it

funds the government? Explain.

Business Standard

4. Write a note on the India-Ukraine relations. Explain why is India concerned with recent crisis in

Ukraine.

The Hindu

5. What are the objectives of the India ocean maritime group? Critically examine the group’s

importance to the security of the Indian ocean region.

The Hindu

6. Analyze how a stable and friendly Bangladesh is crucial to regional security for India and

neighboring countries.

The Hindu

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08, March 2014

Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words

1. Do you think a new Cold War is likely ensue post-Ukrainian crisis? Even if it starts, what would be

its nature compared to the old Cold War? Comment.

The New York Times

2. What do you understand by the Glass Ceiling Index? Explain its significance especially with

reference to India.

The Economist

3. It is argued that the negative effects of nationalization of private banks in 1969 can still be seen

even after introducing reforms two decades ago. What are these negative effects? in the light of

recent policy measures undertaken by the RBI in the banking sector, critically analyze.

Business Standard

4. Critically evaluate the implementation of National Optic Fibre Network (NOFN) project.

Highlight the importance of the project.

Business Standard

5. Why does India lag behind in manufacturing quality military products? In the light of its

expanding arms import bill, critically examine the systemic factors contributing to India’s poor

record in military manufacturing sector.

The New York Times

6. What are the route causes of Israel-Palestine conflict? Briefly explain the thorny issues that are

stalling progress in finding a viable solution.

The Hindu

7. What are the health risks of global warming? Explain.

The Hindu

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09, March 2014


1. Examine the contours and prospects of India-Bangladesh trade relations.

Business Standard

2. What is Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) which was recently in news in the Eurozone region?

Evaluate the efforts made by the Eurozone to fight the sovereign debt crisis which recently affected

many of its countries.

Business Standard

3. In your opinion, what are the urgent measures needed to be taken by the governments and

society to protect and empower women across the world? Comment.

The Hindu

4. What measures should be taken by the government to protect agricultural biodiversity in the

country? Do you think the introduction of GM crops would affect agricultural biodiversity? Examine.

The Hindu

5. Examine the social, political and economic reasons that led to the break-up of USSR.

The Hindu

6. What measures has Pakistan taken to fight and stop spread of terrorism within its borders? Do

you think these measures would help India? Comment.

The Hindu

7. Do you think that giving compulsory salaries to ‘housewives’ in India would empower women and

fight gender stereotype? Critically comment.

The Hindu

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1. What are the key differences between the reports submitted by Madhav Gadgil and Kasturirangan

on Western Ghats? In your opinion which report is more suitable for implementation and why?

Comment.

Business Standard

2. Infrastructure in India is poor and the strategy adopted to develop it so far has not yielded any

tangible results. What are the reasons behind this? Based on your own observations, provide

solutions to the problem.

Business Standard

3. In various parts of the country construction of several dams have been opposed on many grounds.

Give any three such examples and critically analyze if national interest be above that of local

concerns.

The Hindu

4. What is upstream oil and gas sector? Discuss the issues between India and USA in this sector.

The Hindu

5. Write a critical note on Balochistan separatist issue in Pakistan.

The Hindu

6. Explain why increase in atmospheric temperature has an adverse impact on life on earth?

The Hindu

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1. If there is a proposal to convert post offices into bank branches to bring about financial inclusion,

what would be the prospects and challenges of such a move by the government? Analyze.

Business Standard

2. Examine the factors that led to Indigo revolt. What were its effects?

Business Standard

3. Compare and contrast the Indigo revolt of 1859 and Champaran Satyagraha of 1916. Examinewhy Britishers forced Indian farmers to grow Indigo post-1910 in spite of the introduction of

synthetic dye by then in Europe.

Business Standard

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of asking public sector banks to act as insurance

brokers along with their banking functions? Is it counterproductive? Comment.

Business Standard

5. Does reducing inequality through redistribution hurt economic growth? What are the challenges

to redistribution in India? Examine.

The Hindu

6. The Twelfth Five Year Plan has recommended that the governments develop satellite towns and

twin cities near existing metropolises to manage growth. Do you think such an approach brings

equitable growth to both rural and urban regions? Are there any other approaches? Comment.

The Hindu

7. Write a note on the proposed Central public sector enterprises (CPSE) Exchange Traded Fund

(ETF).

The Hindu

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Hearty congratulations to All the aspirants who got selected for the interview. Around 10

aspirants (might be more) who regularly wrote answers at ‘ Daily Answer Writing Challenge- have

got selected for the interview. One common thing that I observed in them is that they wroteanswers consistently from day one to the last day. It proves that consistent hard work definitely

pays. Insights team is proud of you guys. Here in Secure-2014, we can see few guys who are

going to make news next year. And of course from our offline classes in Bangalore many more will

make us proud (they really write a lot). Just never give up. Thank you.

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1. To decrease power deficit in India and meet the growing demand for power, it is imperative

that power transmission infrastructure and energy efficiency be improved. How this can be done?

Explain.

Business Standard

2. India added as many as 35 million jobs since 2000 in the rural non-farm, non-manufacturing

sector which has emerged as the largest job creator. Is it a good trend? Examine the reasons behind

this shift in employment.

Business Standard

3. Unless there is early focus on the critical challenges of governance, India’s long-term prospects

will remain sub-optimal. In this context, What are the indispensable elements of efficient

governance? Critically analyze.

Business Standard

4. Examine the effects of low spending on health sector by Indian government. Why is India not

spending enough money on this crucial sector? Examine.

Business Standard

5. Examine the reasons behind stalling of US-India civil nuclear deal which was signed in 2008.

The Hindu

Business Standard

6. “The premise of carving out smaller States in India shifted from the formation of linguistic states

to one of, since the 1990s, rearranging them on the basis of backwardness and a lack of development.” Elaborate. Do you think it’s a good shift? Comment.

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The Hindu

7. In the light of new guidelines on stem cell research released by the Indian Council of Medical

Research and the Department of Biotechnology, comment on the need for proper regulation of stem

cell research in India.

The Hindu

8. What is infrasound? What are its sources? Explain why was it in news recently.

The Hindu

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Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 Words

1. It is said that the question of constitutional propriety and values to be followed by the President of

India will take on considerable salience during the months of Lok Sabha elections and thereafter.

What do you understand by this? Critically comment.

Business Standard

2. Do you think partisanship and lack of decision making which are hallmarks of maturing

democracies, are threat to democracy itself? Critically comment.

The Indian Express

3. Critically discuss recent developments in the relationship between India and Sri Lanka. Does

some recent decisions taken or not taken by India make it an unreliable partner of Sri Lanka?

Comment.

The Indian Express

4. Critically examine the strategy adopted by the governments so far in dealing with naxal problemin many parts of India.

The Hindu

The Hindu

The Indian Express

5. What is junk food? Why is it not good for the health? Explain.

The Hindu

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Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words

1. According to data released by the Planning Commission, Poverty among the marginalised saw

steep fall in FY05-FY12. In your opinion what are the possible factors that contributed to this

positive development? Critically analyze.

Business Standard

2. Post sovereign debt crisis in Europe, except Greece, most other affected countries are now relying

on their own revenues and are out of crisis. Examine the factors that led to recovery of these

countries.

Business Standard

3. Suggest measures to revitalize India’s infrastructure sector and to achieve the goal of 48 percent

private participation in infrastructure projects as envisioned in the 12th plan.

Business Standard

4. Explain the mechanism of formation of El Nino.

Business Standard

5. What is an ADSL modem? Recently it was in news with reference to cyber security issue. Examine

why.

The Hindu

6. What do you understand by bioethics? Explain its importance in the development of science.

The Hindu

7. What are the reasons behind completion of trials in Indian courts? In the light of recent judgments

by the Supreme Court, critically analyze the need for speedy trials of both citizens and the

legislators.

The Hindu

8. In spite of frequent and regular elections, there still exist many pitfalls in the present electoral

system in India. What are those pitfalls? Critically analyze.

The Hindu

9. In spite of close historical and cultural connections, India and Myanmar have not been able to

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exploit them to develop each other. Examine the opportunities that exist for both the countries in the

Northeast and how strong relations, especially economic, can be brought together between two

countries.

The Hindu

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1. What is dual citizenship? What is the stand of Indian law on this issue? Explain why there is a

demand from the Indian diaspora for dual citizenship.

Business Standard

2. What is core-inflation and what causes it? How does it affect economy?

Business Standard

3. What do you understand by currency futures? What is the difference between ‘currency exchange’

and ‘stock exchange’? Explain the controversy surrounding SEBI and MCX-SX.

Business Standard

4. Comment on the major contributions of the American and French revolutions to the birth and

maturing of democracies across the world.

Business Standard

5. Do you think globalization has endangered democracies? Substantiate.

Business Standard

6. Why Micro finance institutions are not regulated by RBI? Presently how are they regulated?

Explain

Business Standard

7. Comment on the criticisms against the recently enacted national food security act. Do you think they are justified? Substantiate.

The Hindu

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1. What is crony capitalism? Do you think it’s rampant in India? Examine its negative effects and

suggest measures to check it.

Business Standard

The Economist

2. Is it a right time to have a global currency? What do you understand by ‘expansionary monetarypolicy’? How does this expansionary monetary policy in the US affect the global economy? Examine.

Business Standard

3. What are the causes of corruption in India? What is its extent? Suggest measures to reduce it.

Business Standard

4. What are the reasons behind recent protests in Venezuela? Examine.

The Hindu

5. What do you understand by ‘soft robotics’? What are its applications? Explain.

The Hindu

6. What is Libor rate? Why was it in news recently? Comment.

The Hindu

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1. Recent reduction in current account deficit is a sign of economic weakness rather than an

indication of good economic health. Do you agree with this assessment? Substantiate.

Business Standard

2. What are the problems faced and likely to be faced by the government in India in financing social

security policies ? Examine.

Business Standard

3. Why did India opt for PPP model in financing and executing infrastructure projects? What are the

challenges involved in PPP model? Explain in what ways government can complete stalled projects.

Business Standard

4. What are aerosols? Explain their importance.

The Hindu

5. “Ukraine’s induction into NATO would be a strategic catastrophe for Russia.” In the light of this

statement and recent decision by Crimea to join Russia, analyze the importance of Ukraine to

Russia.

The Hindu

6. What is Global Intellectual Property Centre International IP Index? Recently, why was it

controversial in India? Discuss the challenges faced by India with regard to IP.

The Indian Express

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1. “In a difficult global environment, a sustainable expansion of India’s economy can only come from

productivity-driven increases in domestic employment and wages.” In the context of influence of

global economy on India’s, elaborate the statement.

Business Standard

2. Why is India lacking in defense indigenization? What should be done by the government to

galvanize defense indigenization? Explain.

Business Standard

3. Critically discuss about the need and the obstacles in bringing about police reforms in India.

The Indian Express

4. Myanmar’s democratisation is leading to its opening up and growing importance for existing and

newer regional powers. In the light of the statement, analyze India’s strategic and geopolitical

opportunities in Myanmar.

The Indian Express

5. Discuss India’s policy on Tibet. Critically examine the events that led to fleeing of Dalai Lama

from Tibet 1959 and events thereafter.

The Hindu

6. Discuss about the nature and implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the

Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) being negotiated by the U.S with other

developed countries.

The Hindu

7. Analyze the areas of cooperation and conflicts between India and China in the economic sphere.

The Hindu

8. What do you understand by the Big Bang theory? How is it related to Einstein’s general theory of

relativity? Explain in layman’s terms.

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9. Do you think Aadhaar initiative as a failure especially as a tool of providing social security to the

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weaker sections? Critically comment.

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1. Comment on the events that led to 1962 India – China war. What were its consequences?

Business Standard

2. Examine what was the attitude of governments towards foreign capital after the independence?

Was it justified? Comment.

Business Standard

3. How Western Ghats were formed? What is their cultural significance? Explain.

Business Standard

4. Critically discuss if India needs a new legislation to give ‘right to health’ to the people?

Business Standard

5. Why was the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) scheme was instituted in India?

What were its objectives? Do you think it has met its objectives? Evaluate.

Business Standard

6. Examine the core issues between Israel and Palestine. Comment on the role of USA in resolving

these issues between them.

The Hindu

7. Critically comment on the impact of post – 1990 economic reforms on the women of India.

The Hindu

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1. What measures has government of India taken to boost tourism sector? Examine why India’s

tourism sector is not performing well compared to China and some South East Asian countries.

The Hindu

2. Write a note on intention behind setting up Lalit Kala Akademi, and its objectives.

The Hindu

3. Write a short note on

Intergrowth-21st project!

MYSTIC project!

Watson cloud computing system!

Business Standard

The Hindu

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4. “Falklands and Crimea, though located apart in time and distance, show similarities as victims

when it comes to geopolitical ambitions of major powers.” Do you agree with this statement?

Comment.

The Hindu

5. Poor corporate governance standards in India have been a major grievance of domestic and

foreign investors alike for long. What are the major issues involved? Examine the recent measures

taken by the government and regulatory bodies to improve corporate governance in India.

The Hindu

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1. How is coal formed? Discuss the distribution of coal in India. Do you think coal in India has been

adequately exploited for economic growth? Comment.

Business Standard

2. In spite of huge reserves of coal, India still imports it. Suggest measures to boost it production.

Business Standard

3. Discuss the various forms of corruption involved in corporate sector. Do you think some

corruption is good for the economy? Comment.

Business Standard

4. Is CAG’s auditing power absolute? Discuss the limitations of CAG of India.

The Indian Express

5. What do you understand by the domain naming system (DNS)? Why is it important in internet

governance. Explain.

The Indian Express

6. What do you understand by ‘middle-income trap’ in economic parlance? Do you think consumer

led growth is better than export led growth? Substantiate with examples.

The Hindu

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1. What do you understand by cropping pattern? Which factors affect it? Explain the cropping

pattern of wheat in India.

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2. What factors and objectives were behind the nationalization of banks in 1969? Did nationalization

help bring financial inclusion? Comment.

Business Standard

3. The theoretical literature and empirical studies on CSR have systematically shown that CSR plays

a significant role as an important part of a company’s competitive strategy. Explain how?

Business Standard

The Indian Express

4. How is Tuberculosis caused? Discuss the challenges faced by countries and WHO in treating TB

in many parts of the world.

The Hindu

5. What is the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) ? Explain its

objectives.

The Hindu

6. The future of Indian cities is inextricably tied to the improvement of public transport. Comment.

The Hindu

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1. What are the weaknesses of India’s governance system? Critically discuss remedial measures

needed to bring transparent and accountable governance to the people.

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2. In the growing environment of free trade agreements between developed countries, what should

be India’s priority – should it go for strengthening multilateral treaties or forge more bilateral

treaties of its own in free trade with its neighbors and far away countries? Critically analyze.

Business Standard

3. It is said that India is simultaneously increasingly secure and increasingly paranoid about

its national security. In the light of growing threats and increased capabilities to face such threats,

critically analyze the opinion expressed in the first statement.

Business Standard

4. Write a note on Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana scheme. Do you think providing universalhealthcare option in India is viable? Comment.

Business Standard

5. Examine the reasons behind China’s policy shift towards its west i.e. towards the Indian Ocean

region.

The Hindu

6. What do you understand by insider trading? What measures has the government and regulatory

bodies in India have taken to check this? Explain.

The Hindu

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1. Recently all big accounting companies are strengthening their forensic audit teams and investing

more into these. What is forensic audit? What is its importance and why is there a rush to do this by

many companies? Explain.

Business Standard

2. Even after allowing FDI in multi brand retail there seems to be lack of interest on part of foreign

companies to invest in India. What are the reasons? Do you think FDI in retail is bad for Indian

economy? Comment.

Business Standard

3. What do you understand by the incremental capital-output ratio, or ICOR? Explain its importance.

Business Standard

4. “Water management requires society to rebuild knowledge to live with nature. And this re-skilling

will be possible only when knowledge seekers and innovators learn from each other. Build a newscience and a new art – together.” In the light of traditional methods adopted by our ancestors in

different geographies to conserve water, critically comment on the statement.

Business Standard

5. Examine trade relations between India and Nepal. Recently there were instances of smuggling

fake currency from Nepal to India. What are the reasons behind this and how both countries are

dealing with this?

The Hindu

6. Comment on the relationship between China and Taiwan. Explain the circumstances that led to

creation of separate government in Taiwan in late 1940s.

The Hindu

7. Examine the factors that led to Nazi coming to power in Germany in 1930s. Why did Nazis

persecute Jews? Explain.

The Hindu

8. Differences over intellectual property rights (IPRs) have emerged as a strong undercurrent in

India’s economic relations with the U.S. Elaborate. Do you think US’ stand is justified? Comment.

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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 on financial

inclusion)?Explain.

Business Standard

3. Examine the factors that have contributed to dismal economic condition of farmers’ in India.

Business Standard

4. Explain why curbs on over-the-counter sale of antibiotics and other similar drugs are badly

needed? What measures has government taken in this regard?

Business Standard

5. Examine the role of the Parliament and the executive in strengthening human rights and stopping

frequent rights violations of citizens.

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6. What do you understand by cosmic inflation in space science? Why was it in news recently?

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1. “Political changes in India and at the international level have “orphaned” the Palestinians. ” Do

you agree? Substantiate.

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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 another 10. In this scenario, what is the approach of 12th five year plan to

conserve water? In your opinion what measures should be taken to save water for future

generations?

Business Standard

3. Explain the measures taken by the government of India to reduce air pollution in India. In what

ways air pollution affects the health of humans? Explain.

The Hindu

4. Do you agree with the view that Russia was compelled and forced to act decisively in the Ukraineissue by the West? Substantiate.

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5. “It is not possible to control the weather, but it is possible to understand its dynamics and to

prepare to avoid tragedies affecting the most vulnerable populations of the globe.” In the context of

various natural hazards and disasters affecting India recently, how is it taking preventive measures

to manage such events. Examine.

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6. The recently drafted draft Constitution of Egypt leaves far too much to executive and legislative

discretion. Comment.

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7. Write a note on RBI’s Foreign Portfolio Investment Scheme

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