sid-th26/mains_question · Datasets at Hugging Face

It is of basic importance that the Civil Servant should remain non-political though loyal to the government in power. Comment.

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##Question:It is of basic importance that the Civil Servant should remain non-political though loyal to the government in power. Comment.##Answer:.

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What do you understand by the anonymity of Civil servant? Briefly explain the merits and demerits.

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##Question:What do you understand by the anonymity of Civil servant? Briefly explain the merits and demerits.##Answer:.

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Bring out the trajectory of the historical issue of Israel-Palestine. What is the present status of the issue?

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##Question:Bring out the trajectory of the historical issue of Israel-Palestine. What is the present status of the issue?##Answer:.

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Write short notes on a) UNO and its organs b) Formation of EU

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##Question:Write short notes on a) UNO and its organs b) Formation of EU##Answer:.

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Critically analyse role of the UN in Israel-Palestine tussle.

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##Question:Critically analyse role of the UN in Israel-Palestine tussle.##Answer:.

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What was the Suez Canal Issue? Discuss the impact of Suez War 1956. (150 words)

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##Question:What was the Suez Canal Issue? Discuss the impact of Suez War 1956. (150 words)##Answer:.

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What was the Cuban missile crisis? Analyse its impact in preventing an outbreak of full-fledged nuclear war. (150 words/10 marks)

. Approach - Introduce an answer by explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis. Discuss its role in preventing full-fledged war. Answer - The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 was a direct and dangerous confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War and was the moment when the two superpowers came closest to nuclear conflict. Around April 1961, leaders of USSR were all tensed that the USA would invade communist-ruled Cuba and would overthrow Fidel Castro, the president of Cuba. Cuba was an ally of the Soviet Union, and it gave Cuba both financial and diplomatic aid. Nikita Khrushchev, the leader of USSR was all determined to convert Cuba into a Russian base. So, following this, in 1962, he placed nuclear missiles in Cuba. This put the USA under fire from close range, and they saw USSR this move as an indication of war. Impact 1. In an effort to prevent this from happening again, a direct telephone link between the White House and the Kremlin was established. 2. Having approached the brink of nuclear conflict, both superpowers began to reconsider the nuclear arms race and took the first steps in agreeing to a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. 3 It also may have helped mitigate negative world opinion regarding the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. 4. Both nations agreed to ban nuclear tests in the atmosphere like Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons adopted, the Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests In The Atmosphere, 5. Many nuclear agreements were established like nuclear supplier groups to prevent a nuclear war-like situation in the future. 6. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, which was signed in 1996 also came into the picture to prevent a nuclear war-like situation. 7. The USA agreed to no interference in the regime of Cuba and also withdraw missiles constructed in the Eastern European region. In short, both the Americans and Soviets were sobered by the Cuban Missile Crisis. The following year, a hotline line communication link was installed between Washington and Moscow to help defuse similar situations, and the superpowers signed two treaties related to nuclear weapons

##Question:What was the Cuban missile crisis? Analyse its impact in preventing an outbreak of full-fledged nuclear war. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:. Approach - Introduce an answer by explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis. Discuss its role in preventing full-fledged war. Answer - The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 was a direct and dangerous confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War and was the moment when the two superpowers came closest to nuclear conflict. Around April 1961, leaders of USSR were all tensed that the USA would invade communist-ruled Cuba and would overthrow Fidel Castro, the president of Cuba. Cuba was an ally of the Soviet Union, and it gave Cuba both financial and diplomatic aid. Nikita Khrushchev, the leader of USSR was all determined to convert Cuba into a Russian base. So, following this, in 1962, he placed nuclear missiles in Cuba. This put the USA under fire from close range, and they saw USSR this move as an indication of war. Impact 1. In an effort to prevent this from happening again, a direct telephone link between the White House and the Kremlin was established. 2. Having approached the brink of nuclear conflict, both superpowers began to reconsider the nuclear arms race and took the first steps in agreeing to a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. 3 It also may have helped mitigate negative world opinion regarding the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. 4. Both nations agreed to ban nuclear tests in the atmosphere like Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons adopted, the Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests In The Atmosphere, 5. Many nuclear agreements were established like nuclear supplier groups to prevent a nuclear war-like situation in the future. 6. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, which was signed in 1996 also came into the picture to prevent a nuclear war-like situation. 7. The USA agreed to no interference in the regime of Cuba and also withdraw missiles constructed in the Eastern European region. In short, both the Americans and Soviets were sobered by the Cuban Missile Crisis. The following year, a hotline line communication link was installed between Washington and Moscow to help defuse similar situations, and the superpowers signed two treaties related to nuclear weapons

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Write short notes on a) Korean war b) Bay of Pigs invasion

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##Question:Write short notes on a) Korean war b) Bay of Pigs invasion##Answer:.

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Examine the role of the US in the Vietnam war. What were the reasons that led to failure of intervention of the US? (10 marks/150 words)

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##Question:Examine the role of the US in the Vietnam war. What were the reasons that led to failure of intervention of the US? (10 marks/150 words)##Answer:.

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Analyze the role of UN in the Korean War. Was it able to prevent the crisis? (10 marks/150 words)

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##Question:Analyze the role of UN in the Korean War. Was it able to prevent the crisis? (10 marks/150 words)##Answer:.

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Surrogacy has become both the need as well as the source of income for many. In the context of this statement, discuss to what extent putting a blanket ban is a viable option.

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##Question:Surrogacy has become both the need as well as the source of income for many. In the context of this statement, discuss to what extent putting a blanket ban is a viable option.##Answer:.

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Critically analyze Domestic Violence Act in the background of recent amendments

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##Question:Critically analyze Domestic Violence Act in the background of recent amendments##Answer:.

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On one hand, increased incidences of violence against women justify strong laws, on the other hand, these laws have been misused. Explain this paradox in the current Indian context and suggest some measures.

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##Question:On one hand, increased incidences of violence against women justify strong laws, on the other hand, these laws have been misused. Explain this paradox in the current Indian context and suggest some measures.##Answer:.

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Critically analyse Sexual Harassment Act at the workplace?

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##Question:Critically analyse Sexual Harassment Act at the workplace?##Answer:.

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Despite existing regional inequalities, the feeling of regionalism is not so prominent in the current scenario. Discuss.

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##Question:Despite existing regional inequalities, the feeling of regionalism is not so prominent in the current scenario. Discuss.##Answer:.

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Linguistic, tribal and regional identities rather than religious has been the basis of ethno-nationalism in India. Critically discuss.

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##Question:Linguistic, tribal and regional identities rather than religious has been the basis of ethno-nationalism in India. Critically discuss.##Answer:.

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Growing feeling of regionalism is necessary for the demand of a separate state. Discuss.

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##Question:Growing feeling of regionalism is necessary for the demand of a separate state. Discuss.##Answer:.

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What is the basis of regionalism? Is the unequal distribution of benefits of economic development the most important basis of regionalism?

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##Question:What is the basis of regionalism? Is the unequal distribution of benefits of economic development the most important basis of regionalism?##Answer:.

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Post 1967, language, as a source of discord, disappeared from the political scene demonstrating the capacity of Indian political system to deal with the contentious problems on democratic basis so as to promote national integration. Comment.

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##Question:Post 1967, language, as a source of discord, disappeared from the political scene demonstrating the capacity of Indian political system to deal with the contentious problems on democratic basis so as to promote national integration. Comment.##Answer:.

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Discuss the socio-economic factors responsible for growth of communalism in India.

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##Question:Discuss the socio-economic factors responsible for growth of communalism in India.##Answer:.

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Can individual incidences of bigotry be seen as a sign of rising intolerance in India?

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##Question:Can individual incidences of bigotry be seen as a sign of rising intolerance in India?##Answer:.

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Is linguistic diversity a threat to national integration?

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##Question:Is linguistic diversity a threat to national integration?##Answer:.

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The current amendments proposed in consumer protection bill are destined to herald an era of consumer welfare. Critically analyse. (250 words)

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##Question:The current amendments proposed in consumer protection bill are destined to herald an era of consumer welfare. Critically analyse. (250 words)##Answer:,

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Swathes of rural India today continue to be severely constrained when it comes to everyday travel and mobility. Bring the challenges and concern in rural infrastructural sector. (200 Words)

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##Question:Swathes of rural India today continue to be severely constrained when it comes to everyday travel and mobility. Bring the challenges and concern in rural infrastructural sector. (200 Words)##Answer:,

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Write a short note on each of the following; 1.Class Action suit 2.AMRUT (50 words each)

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##Question:Write a short note on each of the following; 1.Class Action suit 2.AMRUT (50 words each)##Answer:,

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Write short notes on: i. Seamount ii. Shield Volcano iii. Basaltic lava plateau (50 words each)

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##Question:Write short notes on: i. Seamount ii. Shield Volcano iii. Basaltic lava plateau (50 words each)##Answer:.

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Hotspots are places on the Earth where plumes of hot magma upwell from deep inside the mantle. Illustrate(200 words)

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##Question:Hotspots are places on the Earth where plumes of hot magma upwell from deep inside the mantle. Illustrate(200 words) ##Answer:.

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Discuss different methods of measuring an earthquake.(150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Discuss different methods of measuring an earthquake.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Discuss the contribution of Lenin and Stalin to the rise of Soviet Union post the Russian revolution. [250 words/15 marks]

, Approach: 1. Introduce by briefly explaining about USSR 2. Part 1 of the body: Explain the contributions of Lenin 3. Part 2 of the body: Explain the contribution of Stalin 4. Conclude by a brief mention of de-Stalinization Answer: The Soviet Union was born out of the Russian Revolution of 1917. The Bolsheviks, a radical left revolutionary group overthrew Russia’s Tsar Nicholas II, ending centuries of monarchist rule. At its greatest extent, the USSR would grow to include about 15 Soviet Socialist Republics. Contribution of Lenin: Lenin became the leader of the USSR upon its founding in 1922. He held the highest post in the Soviet government until his death in 1924 when Joseph Stalin assumed power. When in power, Lenin followed a pragmatic approach as he wanted people to experience positives on account of Bolsheviks being in power. Mixed economic model: A mixed economy was adopted by the New Economic Policy of 1921. It had Fabian-like features. Private property in landholding was allowed to continue. Community or State ownership was not brought into the agriculture sector to pacify the peasants. Peasants could sell their produce in the open markets and needed to pay only a tax. To create incentives private ownership and private trade were allowed in small-scale industries. While heavy industries continued to be in a State-ownership. He also Privatized the trade of goods produced. In the economy, Lenin adopted gradual industrialization instead of rapid industrialization. The primary focus of budgets was on the agriculture sector since masses were peasants and also there was food insecurity. Contribution of Stalin : After the death of Lenin, the power was assumed by Stalin. Under Stalin, the Soviet Union was transformed from a peasant society into an industrial and military superpower. Stalin industrialized the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, forcibly collectivized its agriculture, consolidated his position by intensive police terror, helped to defeat Germany in 1941–45, and extended Soviet controls to include a belt of eastern European states. Command economy was introduced i.e fiver-year plans: Since resources were limited, the fiver-year planning was done for optimal utilization of resources and to achieve the economic goals of the State. Therefore centralization was brought into the economy. All decisions were made by States. Administered prices instead of market prices were followed. Food security was achieved by opting for the collectivization of Agriculture. It also supplied resources for investment and the industries Conclusion As a result of the above-mentioned reforms, unemployment was reduced significantly. Lenin laid the foundation of the State that was set up by Stalin. Despite the economic progress made by the USSR under Stalinism, the era of Stalin is compared with the Fascist regime. Stalin was succeeded by Nikita Khurachev and he opted for de-Stalinization.

##Question:Discuss the contribution of Lenin and Stalin to the rise of Soviet Union post the Russian revolution. [250 words/15 marks]##Answer:, Approach: 1. Introduce by briefly explaining about USSR 2. Part 1 of the body: Explain the contributions of Lenin 3. Part 2 of the body: Explain the contribution of Stalin 4. Conclude by a brief mention of de-Stalinization Answer: The Soviet Union was born out of the Russian Revolution of 1917. The Bolsheviks, a radical left revolutionary group overthrew Russia’s Tsar Nicholas II, ending centuries of monarchist rule. At its greatest extent, the USSR would grow to include about 15 Soviet Socialist Republics. Contribution of Lenin: Lenin became the leader of the USSR upon its founding in 1922. He held the highest post in the Soviet government until his death in 1924 when Joseph Stalin assumed power. When in power, Lenin followed a pragmatic approach as he wanted people to experience positives on account of Bolsheviks being in power. Mixed economic model: A mixed economy was adopted by the New Economic Policy of 1921. It had Fabian-like features. Private property in landholding was allowed to continue. Community or State ownership was not brought into the agriculture sector to pacify the peasants. Peasants could sell their produce in the open markets and needed to pay only a tax. To create incentives private ownership and private trade were allowed in small-scale industries. While heavy industries continued to be in a State-ownership. He also Privatized the trade of goods produced. In the economy, Lenin adopted gradual industrialization instead of rapid industrialization. The primary focus of budgets was on the agriculture sector since masses were peasants and also there was food insecurity. Contribution of Stalin : After the death of Lenin, the power was assumed by Stalin. Under Stalin, the Soviet Union was transformed from a peasant society into an industrial and military superpower. Stalin industrialized the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, forcibly collectivized its agriculture, consolidated his position by intensive police terror, helped to defeat Germany in 1941–45, and extended Soviet controls to include a belt of eastern European states. Command economy was introduced i.e fiver-year plans: Since resources were limited, the fiver-year planning was done for optimal utilization of resources and to achieve the economic goals of the State. Therefore centralization was brought into the economy. All decisions were made by States. Administered prices instead of market prices were followed. Food security was achieved by opting for the collectivization of Agriculture. It also supplied resources for investment and the industries Conclusion As a result of the above-mentioned reforms, unemployment was reduced significantly. Lenin laid the foundation of the State that was set up by Stalin. Despite the economic progress made by the USSR under Stalinism, the era of Stalin is compared with the Fascist regime. Stalin was succeeded by Nikita Khurachev and he opted for de-Stalinization.

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Discuss the significance of Russian Revolution in the present context. [200 words]

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##Question:Discuss the significance of Russian Revolution in the present context. [200 words]##Answer:,

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Write short notes on the following: a) War Communism b) New Economic Policy[200 words]

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: a) War Communism b) New Economic Policy[200 words]##Answer:,

19,852

How the attack on pearlharbourtriggered the US participation in WW2?

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##Question:How the attack on pearlharbourtriggered the US participation in WW2?##Answer:,

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Briefly Ddscuss the causes of great depression. (150 words)

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##Question:Briefly Ddscuss the causes of great depression. (150 words)##Answer:,

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The name "All India Services" is a misnomer. Comment (200-250 words)

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##Question:The name "All India Services" is a misnomer. Comment (200-250 words)##Answer:,

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Explain the relation between democracy and bureaucracy. How Democracy strengthens the bureaucracy? Discuss with examples. (200 words)

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##Question:Explain the relation between democracy and bureaucracy. How Democracy strengthens the bureaucracy? Discuss with examples. (200 words)##Answer:,

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What is representative bureaucracy? Is Indian bureaucracy reflects the true character of representative bureaucracy? If not, suggest the way forward. (200 words)

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##Question:What is representative bureaucracy? Is Indian bureaucracy reflects the true character of representative bureaucracy? If not, suggest the way forward. (200 words)##Answer:,

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Write short notes on the following: i.Participative Bureaucracy ii.Organismic Bureaucracy

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##Question:Write short notes on the following: i.Participative Bureaucracy ii.Organismic Bureaucracy##Answer:,

19,858

Nuclear technology is often prejudiced as destructive one only but its societal benefits are not less. Bring out various nuclear technology developed in India for larger societal good. (250)

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##Question:Nuclear technology is often prejudiced as destructive one only but its societal benefits are not less. Bring out various nuclear technology developed in India for larger societal good. (250)##Answer:.

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Discuss in brief about nuclear energy program of India. (250)

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##Question:Discuss in brief about nuclear energy program of India. (250)##Answer:.

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"In a globalized world, challenges encountered in governance can"t be handled by civil service with a generalist approach. To overcome these challenges the civil service needs both generalists and specialists. So the lateral entry in civil services has become the need of the hour". Critically examine. (150 Words/10 marks)

APPROACH: Introduce by explaining the need for reforms in civil services. Reasons for having a lateral entry. Reasons for not allowing lateral entry. Conclude appropriately In independent India, civil servants are the ones who ensure the proper implementation of the policies formulated with due deliberations in the Parliament. Vallabhbhai Patel called the institution a tool to achieve the objectives of the government. But in the present scenario, Challenges have increased many-fold in front of a civil servant in a globalized world. The government, as well as Civil servants, have been changing their role from the regulator to the facilitator. There has been an emerging demand for lateral entry into civil services in light of the changing orientation of the role played by servants. Reasons for having the lateral entry: 1. It will create space for the talent which was not showcased in the institution previously. This is required given in a globalized world, the quality of work of the country"s administration will be a major factor for attracting investment. 2. The new challenges in upholding credibility and catering responsibility in the services might need some specialist who will enhance productivity and accountability. 3. Commissions set up for civil services reforms such as Surinder Nath Committee in 2003, and Hota Committee in 2004, as did the second ARC in 2005, have recommended lateral entry. 4. Promoting competition among civil servants may also improve the quality of work of individual civil servants. 5. Increased interaction with the private sector through lateral entries would mean an increased trust of the govt on the private sector, which would act as a facilitator of a globalized economy. 4-Few examples such inculcation of Nandan Nilekani etc. Reasons for not allowing lateral entry: 1. A clash might emerge between those already in services, after going through vigorous training and hardcore competition, and those who enter through lateral entry. It will hamper the delivery of "good governance". 2. Partial selections from the private services will jeopardize the purpose of having the lateral entry. 3. There is no guarantee that those who succeeded in corporate sectors, will surely succeed in the administration of law and order. 4. Spoils system may emerge, recent examples can be taken from the Tamilnadu government appointment was declared null and void by the Madras Government Reforms are the need of the hour, the lateral entry could be allowed in both ways with Proper checks and balances so that it should be misused and present demands can be fulfilled.

##Question:"In a globalized world, challenges encountered in governance can"t be handled by civil service with a generalist approach. To overcome these challenges the civil service needs both generalists and specialists. So the lateral entry in civil services has become the need of the hour". Critically examine. (150 Words/10 marks)##Answer:APPROACH: Introduce by explaining the need for reforms in civil services. Reasons for having a lateral entry. Reasons for not allowing lateral entry. Conclude appropriately In independent India, civil servants are the ones who ensure the proper implementation of the policies formulated with due deliberations in the Parliament. Vallabhbhai Patel called the institution a tool to achieve the objectives of the government. But in the present scenario, Challenges have increased many-fold in front of a civil servant in a globalized world. The government, as well as Civil servants, have been changing their role from the regulator to the facilitator. There has been an emerging demand for lateral entry into civil services in light of the changing orientation of the role played by servants. Reasons for having the lateral entry: 1. It will create space for the talent which was not showcased in the institution previously. This is required given in a globalized world, the quality of work of the country"s administration will be a major factor for attracting investment. 2. The new challenges in upholding credibility and catering responsibility in the services might need some specialist who will enhance productivity and accountability. 3. Commissions set up for civil services reforms such as Surinder Nath Committee in 2003, and Hota Committee in 2004, as did the second ARC in 2005, have recommended lateral entry. 4. Promoting competition among civil servants may also improve the quality of work of individual civil servants. 5. Increased interaction with the private sector through lateral entries would mean an increased trust of the govt on the private sector, which would act as a facilitator of a globalized economy. 4-Few examples such inculcation of Nandan Nilekani etc. Reasons for not allowing lateral entry: 1. A clash might emerge between those already in services, after going through vigorous training and hardcore competition, and those who enter through lateral entry. It will hamper the delivery of "good governance". 2. Partial selections from the private services will jeopardize the purpose of having the lateral entry. 3. There is no guarantee that those who succeeded in corporate sectors, will surely succeed in the administration of law and order. 4. Spoils system may emerge, recent examples can be taken from the Tamilnadu government appointment was declared null and void by the Madras Government Reforms are the need of the hour, the lateral entry could be allowed in both ways with Proper checks and balances so that it should be misused and present demands can be fulfilled.

19,861

What do you understand by El Niño? How is it different form La Nina? Explain it with diagrams. [200Words]

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##Question:What do you understand by El Niño? How is it different form La Nina? Explain it with diagrams. [200Words]##Answer:.

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PPPs must aim at bringing private resources into public projects, not public resources into private projects. This trend will not change unless accountability procedures on PPPs are clearly delineated. Examine. (250 words)

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##Question:PPPs must aim at bringing private resources into public projects, not public resources into private projects. This trend will not change unless accountability procedures on PPPs are clearly delineated. Examine. (250 words)##Answer:.

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How is the EPC model of investment in infrastructure different from the BOT model? What are the reasons behind a favorable push for the EPC model over PPP in the road sector in recent years? (200 Words/10 marks)

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##Question:How is the EPC model of investment in infrastructure different from the BOT model? What are the reasons behind a favorable push for the EPC model over PPP in the road sector in recent years? (200 Words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Write a short note on each of the following; 1. Special Economic Zone 2. Swiss challenge (50 words each)

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##Question:Write a short note on each of the following; 1. Special Economic Zone 2. Swiss challenge (50 words each)##Answer:.

19,865

Explain the genesis of tsunami with the help of diagram. Why Indian coastal regions are more vulnerable to tsunamis? (200 words)

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##Question:Explain the genesis of tsunami with the help of diagram. Why Indian coastal regions are more vulnerable to tsunamis? (200 words)##Answer:,

19,866

Write short note on Plutonic volcanoes Weathering (100 words each)

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##Question:Write short note on Plutonic volcanoes Weathering (100 words each)##Answer:,

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Enumerate and explain the agents of denudation. (150 words)

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##Question:Enumerate and explain the agents of denudation. (150 words)##Answer:,

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What were the changes brought by 44 th Amendment Act, 1978 in Article 352 and 356? Justify their insertion to safeguard constitutionalism in India. [200 words]

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##Question:What were the changes brought by 44 th Amendment Act, 1978 in Article 352 and 356? Justify their insertion to safeguard constitutionalism in India. [200 words]##Answer:,

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Write short note on National Emergency. What are the ways to revoke the National Emergency?

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##Question:Write short note on National Emergency. What are the ways to revoke the National Emergency? ##Answer:,

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Write down the differences between Article 352 and Article 356.

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##Question:Write down the differences between Article 352 and Article 356.##Answer:,

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Recently India has revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with various countries. Bring out the reasons why India took such measures? Also outline possible impact of these reforms on investment ecosystem in India. (250 words)

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##Question:Recently India has revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with various countries. Bring out the reasons why India took such measures? Also outline possible impact of these reforms on investment ecosystem in India. (250 words)##Answer:,

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What do you understand by committed bureaucracy? Is this good for bureaucracy? Comment

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##Question:What do you understand by committed bureaucracy? Is this good for bureaucracy? Comment##Answer:.

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What are the major concerns of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission on Civil Service reforms? Indicate the current status of their implementation.

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##Question:What are the major concerns of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission on Civil Service reforms? Indicate the current status of their implementation.##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Walker circulation? Briefly explain the different form of walker circulation in El Nino and La Nino Year. (150 words)

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##Question:What do you understand by Walker circulation? Briefly explain the different form of walker circulation in El Nino and La Nino Year. (150 words)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)? Examine its relevance to India’s monsoon rains. [200Words]

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##Question:What do you understand by the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)? Examine its relevance to India’s monsoon rains. [200Words]##Answer:.

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What do you understand by El Nino Modoki? How is it different from El Nino phenomena? Explain. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What do you understand by El Nino Modoki? How is it different from El Nino phenomena? Explain. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by Goods and Services Tax? Enumerate its possible benefits. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:What do you understand by Goods and Services Tax? Enumerate its possible benefits. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Write a short note (150 words/ 10 marks) GAAR Arm’s length pricing

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##Question:Write a short note (150 words/ 10 marks) GAAR Arm’s length pricing ##Answer:.

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Fluvial process creates different erosional and depositional land forms. Illustrate with examples (200)

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##Question:Fluvial process creates different erosional and depositional land forms. Illustrate with examples (200)##Answer:,

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Distinguish between socialist and capitalist model of investment. Is Indian economy is successful in achieving its socialist goals? Critically examine. (250 words)

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##Question:Distinguish between socialist and capitalist model of investment. Is Indian economy is successful in achieving its socialist goals? Critically examine. (250 words)##Answer:.

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Bring out the Significance of Lewis model of economic development pertains to Indian economy.(200 Words)

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##Question:Bring out the Significance of Lewis model of economic development pertains to Indian economy.(200 Words)##Answer:.

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Write a short note on each of the following; 1. Capitalistic model of investment 2. Crony capitalism (50 words each)

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##Question:Write a short note on each of the following; 1. Capitalistic model of investment 2. Crony capitalism (50 words each)##Answer:.

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Explain the difference between Deltas and Estuaries. (200)

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##Question:Explain the difference between Deltas and Estuaries. (200)##Answer:.

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Both Payment Banks and Small Banks are differentiated banks with the common objective of furthering financial inclusion and these banks are necessary for brining unbanked to the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this? Give arguments to justify your opinion. [200 words]

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##Question:Both Payment Banks and Small Banks are differentiated banks with the common objective of furthering financial inclusion and these banks are necessary for brining unbanked to the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this? Give arguments to justify your opinion. [200 words]##Answer:.

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What is the purpose of setting up a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)? What are its objectives? What is its present composition? Discuss. (200 word)

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##Question:What is the purpose of setting up a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)? What are its objectives? What is its present composition? Discuss. (200 word)##Answer:.

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Explain the mechanism of monsoon. Discuss onset and retreat of Indian monsoon. (250)

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##Question:Explain the mechanism of monsoon. Discuss onset and retreat of Indian monsoon. (250)##Answer:,

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(a) Thunderstorm (100) (b) Cloud burst (100)

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##Question:(a) Thunderstorm (100) (b) Cloud burst (100)##Answer:,

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What were the events that led to the Suez Crisis in 1956? How did it deal a final blow to Britain’s self-image as a world power? (150) (10 marks)

APPROACH Briefly explain the Suez canal crisis and the importance of the Suez canal Discuss the events that led to the crisis Explain why this is considered a final blow in Britain"s image as a world power ANSWER Suez canal offers the shortest route between the Atlantic Ocean and lands around the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. The canal is one of the busiest waterways in the world, negating the need to navigate around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa and thus cutting distances by up to 7,000 km. Suez Crisis, an international crisis in the Middle East, precipitated in July 1956, when the Egyptian president, Gamal Abdel Nasser, nationalized the Suez Canal. Events that led to the Crisis Naseer, the new ruler of Egypt irritated Westerners with everything he did. British signed a deal that allowed them to keep troops as Suez, this deal was to end in 1956, renewal of the same was denied. Naseer signed a deal with USSR and the Russians trained the Egyptian army, this angered the USA, as it can no more control the arms arena, and they in return canceled funds for building the Aswan dam The crisis was triggered when Naseer in retaliation nationalized the Suez canal. Secret talks between Britain, French, Israeli hatched da plan that Isreal would invade Eqypt and the British and French would occupy the canal. Why this is considered a final blow in Britain"s image as a world power A security council resolution condemning force was vetoed by Britain and France, a resolution passed at the general assembly condemned the invasion and forced forces to withdraw. Britain suffered great economic losses in addition to the loss of lives while it fought to retain control over Egypt. World opinion including the US, Eqypt, and Britain against the attack, and there was internal demand in Britain to withdraw troops too. This intervention proved disastrous for Britain. Britain lost its ally in Iraq when Nuri-es-said was murdered for west favoring attitude. This intervention started a widespread debate and the withdrawal of troops due to international pressure added to insult to Britain. However, this was a big blow this single event was not solely responsible for, Britain was already weakened due to WWII, this crisis was just like the last nail in the coffin.

##Question:What were the events that led to the Suez Crisis in 1956? How did it deal a final blow to Britain’s self-image as a world power? (150) (10 marks)##Answer:APPROACH Briefly explain the Suez canal crisis and the importance of the Suez canal Discuss the events that led to the crisis Explain why this is considered a final blow in Britain"s image as a world power ANSWER Suez canal offers the shortest route between the Atlantic Ocean and lands around the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. The canal is one of the busiest waterways in the world, negating the need to navigate around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa and thus cutting distances by up to 7,000 km. Suez Crisis, an international crisis in the Middle East, precipitated in July 1956, when the Egyptian president, Gamal Abdel Nasser, nationalized the Suez Canal. Events that led to the Crisis Naseer, the new ruler of Egypt irritated Westerners with everything he did. British signed a deal that allowed them to keep troops as Suez, this deal was to end in 1956, renewal of the same was denied. Naseer signed a deal with USSR and the Russians trained the Egyptian army, this angered the USA, as it can no more control the arms arena, and they in return canceled funds for building the Aswan dam The crisis was triggered when Naseer in retaliation nationalized the Suez canal. Secret talks between Britain, French, Israeli hatched da plan that Isreal would invade Eqypt and the British and French would occupy the canal. Why this is considered a final blow in Britain"s image as a world power A security council resolution condemning force was vetoed by Britain and France, a resolution passed at the general assembly condemned the invasion and forced forces to withdraw. Britain suffered great economic losses in addition to the loss of lives while it fought to retain control over Egypt. World opinion including the US, Eqypt, and Britain against the attack, and there was internal demand in Britain to withdraw troops too. This intervention proved disastrous for Britain. Britain lost its ally in Iraq when Nuri-es-said was murdered for west favoring attitude. This intervention started a widespread debate and the withdrawal of troops due to international pressure added to insult to Britain. However, this was a big blow this single event was not solely responsible for, Britain was already weakened due to WWII, this crisis was just like the last nail in the coffin.

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How far United Nation has been successful in fulfilling its core mandate? Elaborate your answer with examples. (250/15 marks)

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##Question:How far United Nation has been successful in fulfilling its core mandate? Elaborate your answer with examples. (250/15 marks)##Answer:,

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Discuss the contribution of Sun-Yat-Sen in the Chinese liberation movement. (250)

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Write a short note on: (a)Cultural Revolution (100 words) (b) Great Leap forward (100 words )

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##Question:Write a short note on: (a)Cultural Revolution (100 words) (b) Great Leap forward (100 words )##Answer:,

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Since its inception, the EU has faced repeated apprehensions expressed by member states regarding its powers and composition. Discuss in light of British example. (250)

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##Question:Since its inception, the EU has faced repeated apprehensions expressed by member states regarding its powers and composition. Discuss in light of British example. (250)##Answer:,

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Write Short Notes on the following: i. Bank Board Bureau ii. Monetary Policy Committee

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Twin Balance Sheet problem is a major issue in Indian economy today. Discuss the reasons behind this problem and the steps taken by government to solve this crisis. [150 words]

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##Question:Twin Balance Sheet problem is a major issue in Indian economy today. Discuss the reasons behind this problem and the steps taken by government to solve this crisis. [150 words]##Answer:.

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Bureaucracy is not an obstacle to democracy but an inevitable complement to it. Critically examine the instruments through which Democracy and bureaucracy strengthen each other in contemporary time. (250 word)

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##Question:Bureaucracy is not an obstacle to democracy but an inevitable complement to it. Critically examine the instruments through which Democracy and bureaucracy strengthen each other in contemporary time. (250 word)##Answer:.

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What is representative bureaucracy? Is Indian bureaucracy reflects the true character of representative bureaucracy? If not, suggest the way forward. (200 words)

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##Question:What is representative bureaucracy? Is Indian bureaucracy reflects the true character of representative bureaucracy? If not, suggest the way forward. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Civil services are changed from opaqueness to openness. Mention the advantage of this shift from traditional to participative bureaucracy. (100 words)

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##Question:Civil services are changed from opaqueness to openness. Mention the advantage of this shift from traditional to participative bureaucracy. (100 words)##Answer:.

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Water in its various forms is overwhelmingly the most important constituent of the atmosphere. Comment (200 words)

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##Question:Water in its various forms is overwhelmingly the most important constituent of the atmosphere. Comment (200 words)##Answer:.

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Differentiate between coastlines of submergence and coastlines of emergence with examples. (200 words)

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Write short notes on i. Canyons ii. Bergschrund iii. Fjords (50 words each)

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##Question:Write short notes on i. Canyons ii. Bergschrund iii. Fjords (50 words each)##Answer:.

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What do you understand by nationalisation of banks? Highlight the objectives behind the nationalisation of banks in India. What are the effects of nationalisation of banks in India? [200 words]

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##Question:What do you understand by nationalisation of banks? Highlight the objectives behind the nationalisation of banks in India. What are the effects of nationalisation of banks in India? [200 words]##Answer:.

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Write Short Notes on the following: A. Call Money B. CIBIL C. Capital Adequacy Ratio

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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following: A. Call Money B. CIBIL C. Capital Adequacy Ratio ##Answer:.

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In light of the current banking situation in India, adopting the Basel norms is crucial. Discuss. (10 marks/150 words)

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##Question:In light of the current banking situation in India, adopting the Basel norms is crucial. Discuss. (10 marks/150 words)##Answer:.

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Explain the mechanism of El Nino and La Nina with the help of suitable diagram. Also discuss the phenomenon of ENSO. (250)

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##Question:Explain the mechanism of El Nino and La Nina with the help of suitable diagram. Also discuss the phenomenon of ENSO. (250)##Answer:.

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How far policies of Mikhail Gorbachev were responsible for disintegration of USSR? (250)

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##Question:How far policies of Mikhail Gorbachev were responsible for disintegration of USSR? (250)##Answer:.

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What are the major irritants between India and Bangladesh .To what extent the Gujral doctrine can help in guiding the bilateral relationship between India and Bangladesh? (250)

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##Question:What are the major irritants between India and Bangladesh .To what extent the Gujral doctrine can help in guiding the bilateral relationship between India and Bangladesh? (250)##Answer:,

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What are the reasons for SAARC"s failure as regional organization for regional integration, economic cooperation and platform to raise common issues?

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##Question:What are the reasons for SAARC"s failure as regional organization for regional integration, economic cooperation and platform to raise common issues?##Answer:,

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Early conclusion of Teesta accord is in the strategic interest of India. Elaborate. (200)

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##Question:Early conclusion of Teesta accord is in the strategic interest of India. Elaborate. (200)##Answer:,

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India-Bhutan relation is role model regarding relations with other countries. Comment. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:India-Bhutan relation is role model regarding relations with other countries. Comment. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:,

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Write short on the followings: 1. Bay of Bengal branch of Monsoon (100) 2. Southern Oscillation Index (100)

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##Question:Write short on the followings: 1. Bay of Bengal branch of Monsoon (100) 2. Southern Oscillation Index (100)##Answer:.

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Discuss the processes through which the Earth’s atmospheric system maintains heat balance. (200 words)

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Explain the phenomena of Australis and Borealis.(150 words)

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##Question:Explain the phenomena of Australis and Borealis.(150 words) ##Answer:.

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Enumerate and explain the processes involved in heating of the Earth’s atmosphere. (150 words/ 10 marks)

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##Question:Enumerate and explain the processes involved in heating of the Earth’s atmosphere. (150 words/ 10 marks)##Answer:.

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Does ‘SAARC minus Pakistan’ hold a better chance of addressing the challenges faced in regional integration in south Asia? Give your view. (250 words/15 marks)

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##Question:Does ‘SAARC minus Pakistan’ hold a better chance of addressing the challenges faced in regional integration in south Asia? Give your view. (250 words/15 marks)##Answer:.

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It is said that the infrastructure gap is the main problem India faces in integrating with the ASEAN Countries. Discuss the key infrastructure projects undertaken by India as part of its ‘Act East’ policy and future advantages of these projects. (250 words/ 15 marks)

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##Question:It is said that the infrastructure gap is the main problem India faces in integrating with the ASEAN Countries. Discuss the key infrastructure projects undertaken by India as part of its ‘Act East’ policy and future advantages of these projects. (250 words/ 15 marks)##Answer:.

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Is Chinese assertiveness in ASEAN an opportunity or a challenge for India? (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Is Chinese assertiveness in ASEAN an opportunity or a challenge for India? (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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What is the relevance of BIMSTEC and what are the prospects for India being a key member of the grouping? (200 words)

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##Question:What is the relevance of BIMSTEC and what are the prospects for India being a key member of the grouping? (200 words)##Answer:.

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Discuss the objectives of India’s Look West Policy. (200 words)

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##Question:Discuss the objectives of India’s Look West Policy. (200 words)##Answer:.

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Discuss Government Budgeting and the different methods used in government budgeting. Examine the recent changes in the budgetary process in India. (10 Marks/150 words)

Approach: Explain Government Budgeting as an Intro Discuss different types of Budgeting in vogue in India Write down the changes made in the budgetary process and examine their effect The process of preparing the annual financial statement of income and expenditure of the government is called government budgeting. According to Article 112, the President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for that year, in this Part referred to as the annual financial statement. Different methods used - 1. Outcome-based budgeting - A process of budgeting where the focus is more on the outcome rather than allocations 2. Gender budgeting - Gender budgeting means preparing budgets or analyzing them from a gender perspective mainly intended to be used for the empowerment of women. It is not an accounting exercise but an ongoing process of keeping a gender perspective in policy/program formulation, implementation, and review. GB entails the dissection of the Government budgets to establish its gender differential impacts and to ensure that gender commitments are translated into budgetary commitments. 3. Zero-based budgeting - Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is a method of budgeting in which all expenses must be justified for each new period. Zero-based budgeting starts from a "zero base," and every function within an organization is analyzed for its needs and costs. In 1986, the Indian government adopted ZBB as a technique for determining the expenditure budget. The government made it mandatory for all ministries to review their programs and activities and prepare their expenditure estimations based on the ZBB concept Recent changes in the budgetary process in India - 1. Advancing date of budget presentation - The objective is to address current constraints on smoother conduct of expenditure flows, and also help improve expenditure management. In turn, this could help reduce wastage in the delivery of government program benefits, an increasing priority focus of the current government. 2. Merging railway budget with the general budget - This helps in pursuing an integrated systemic view of India"s transport system—involving rail, coastal shipping and port connectivity, and air travel— thus improving policy coherence and stakeholder coordination. It also represents a step towards making Indian Railways a professional organization in delivering the requisite mix of services throughout the country, utilizing modern management techniques and leveraging technology. This will help raise capital expenditure on Railways which will enhance connectivity in the country and boost economic growth 3. Discontinuing the classification of plan and non-plan expenditure - The plan to drop the plan and non-plan expenditure came after the government had dismantled the Planning Commission. The government now plans to switch to capital and revenue spending classifications. This will help create a clear and effective link between the government’s earnings, spending, and outcome. In the earlier system, more emphasis was on planned expenditure, but now the focus will be on all expenditures of the government, giving a more overall picture. Suggested by a committee headed by C Rangarajan, in 2011. These changes are positive in nature, hoping to boost the economy in the shorter as well as long run. However, it is also important to ensure that their implementation is done in letter and spirit. (We can also include a few negatives of these recent changes, as the tail word here is "examine", such as Advancing the date of budget presentation: Parliament and its standing committees may not get adequate time to deliberate upon it, etc.)

##Question:Discuss Government Budgeting and the different methods used in government budgeting. Examine the recent changes in the budgetary process in India. (10 Marks/150 words)##Answer:Approach: Explain Government Budgeting as an Intro Discuss different types of Budgeting in vogue in India Write down the changes made in the budgetary process and examine their effect The process of preparing the annual financial statement of income and expenditure of the government is called government budgeting. According to Article 112, the President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for that year, in this Part referred to as the annual financial statement. Different methods used - 1. Outcome-based budgeting - A process of budgeting where the focus is more on the outcome rather than allocations 2. Gender budgeting - Gender budgeting means preparing budgets or analyzing them from a gender perspective mainly intended to be used for the empowerment of women. It is not an accounting exercise but an ongoing process of keeping a gender perspective in policy/program formulation, implementation, and review. GB entails the dissection of the Government budgets to establish its gender differential impacts and to ensure that gender commitments are translated into budgetary commitments. 3. Zero-based budgeting - Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) is a method of budgeting in which all expenses must be justified for each new period. Zero-based budgeting starts from a "zero base," and every function within an organization is analyzed for its needs and costs. In 1986, the Indian government adopted ZBB as a technique for determining the expenditure budget. The government made it mandatory for all ministries to review their programs and activities and prepare their expenditure estimations based on the ZBB concept Recent changes in the budgetary process in India - 1. Advancing date of budget presentation - The objective is to address current constraints on smoother conduct of expenditure flows, and also help improve expenditure management. In turn, this could help reduce wastage in the delivery of government program benefits, an increasing priority focus of the current government. 2. Merging railway budget with the general budget - This helps in pursuing an integrated systemic view of India"s transport system—involving rail, coastal shipping and port connectivity, and air travel— thus improving policy coherence and stakeholder coordination. It also represents a step towards making Indian Railways a professional organization in delivering the requisite mix of services throughout the country, utilizing modern management techniques and leveraging technology. This will help raise capital expenditure on Railways which will enhance connectivity in the country and boost economic growth 3. Discontinuing the classification of plan and non-plan expenditure - The plan to drop the plan and non-plan expenditure came after the government had dismantled the Planning Commission. The government now plans to switch to capital and revenue spending classifications. This will help create a clear and effective link between the government’s earnings, spending, and outcome. In the earlier system, more emphasis was on planned expenditure, but now the focus will be on all expenditures of the government, giving a more overall picture. Suggested by a committee headed by C Rangarajan, in 2011. These changes are positive in nature, hoping to boost the economy in the shorter as well as long run. However, it is also important to ensure that their implementation is done in letter and spirit. (We can also include a few negatives of these recent changes, as the tail word here is "examine", such as Advancing the date of budget presentation: Parliament and its standing committees may not get adequate time to deliberate upon it, etc.)

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What are Domestic Systemically Important Banks? Examine the importance of Domestic Systemically Important Banks in an economy.

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##Question:What are Domestic Systemically Important Banks? Examine the importance of Domestic Systemically Important Banks in an economy. ##Answer:.

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