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27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 6

Q.6) Ultimately it is the rural agrarian crisis which is motivating dominant landed castes in most parts of India to… Continue reading 27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 6

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 5

Q.5) To solve the Twin Balance problem, Economic Survey has suggested setting up of a Centralised Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation… Continue reading 27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 5

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 4

Q.4) Given the fact that PDS system is highly prone to leakages and corruption, many experts have suggested that it… Continue reading 27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 4

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 3

Q.3) It is commented that end of Triple Talaq is a gateway to Uniform Civil Code? In the light of… Continue reading 27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 3

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 2

Q.2) It is commented by many experts that India’s efforts to become NSG member is a futile exercise. Do you… Continue reading 27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 2

27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 1

Q.1) Supreme court recently ruled that privacy was part of the fundamental right to life and personal liberty guaranteed to… Continue reading 27 Aug 2017 | Target Mains | Question 1

22 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | You are head of an ambitious road project and have been authorized by the government to make an 8 lane high way from the existing 4 lane. The widening of road includes acquiring small holdings of the poor people and cutting thousands of existing trees. Government justifies the project because of its utility, economic growth and overall development of the area. There are thousands of poor people and environmentalist who are opposing the project on account of the environmental harm it will cause. Besides, the government has also been facing protests from them. Ponder over the situation and answer the following questions. (25 marks) (a) What actions justification you have to address the concerns of those who oppose the project? (100 words) (b) What are the ethical/moral issues involved in your decision/action, and how you would justify your decision. (100 words) (c) What is the alternative course of action with merits and demerits which one can take so as to prevent the land acquisition and cutting of trees.

GS PAPER 4: ETHICS & INTEGRITY Q.4) You are head of an ambitious road project and have been authorized by the… Continue reading 22 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | You are head of an ambitious road project and have been authorized by the government to make an 8 lane high way from the existing 4 lane. The widening of road includes acquiring small holdings of the poor people and cutting thousands of existing trees. Government justifies the project because of its utility, economic growth and overall development of the area. There are thousands of poor people and environmentalist who are opposing the project on account of the environmental harm it will cause. Besides, the government has also been facing protests from them. Ponder over the situation and answer the following questions. (25 marks) (a) What actions justification you have to address the concerns of those who oppose the project? (100 words) (b) What are the ethical/moral issues involved in your decision/action, and how you would justify your decision. (100 words) (c) What is the alternative course of action with merits and demerits which one can take so as to prevent the land acquisition and cutting of trees.

21 Aug 2017 | Pub Ad | Question 2

New Public Service starts with the premise that the focus of public management should be citizens, community and civil society.… Continue reading 21 Aug 2017 | Pub Ad | Question 2

21 Aug 2017 | Pub Ad | Question 1

Explain Karl Marx’s view on the relationship of bureaucracy with the state and the society.(10 Marks, 150 Words)

5 Dec | Target Mains: GS Questions

GS1 (Modern History) Tribal revolts were a reaction to an alien, unfeeling administration. Elucidate with reference to the British tribal… Continue reading 5 Dec | Target Mains: GS Questions

Do you think post the creation of China led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB), the BRICS-led New Development Bank (NDB) has become irrelevant? Critically analyse.

The proposed banks – BRICS banks and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) – are China’s answer to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank and at the same time far from being alternatives to IMF and the World Bank, these institutions have different goals.” Critically examine.

Discuss why another multilateral development bank is needed such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) needed and how the AIIB will be different from the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank.

Analyse the finding of the first phase of the latest national family health survey (NFHS-4).

Briefly analyse the findings of NFHS-4 in the areas of maternal healthcare, fertility and family planning and child health.

The fourth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) for 15 States has revealed worrying levels of stunting and lack of healthy weight among children in India. What measures need to be taken to address this problem? Critically discuss.

In recent years functioning of the Medical Council of India (MCI) has been controversial for many reasons. Examine what these reasons are and suggest how government should regulate such erring regulators.

Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee (PSC) on the need to reform the Medical Council of India (MCI) submitted its report. Critically comment on its recommendations.

British Medical Journal and the Parliamentary Standing Committee in their respective reports have pointed about rampant corruption and lack of quality and integrity in the medical services across the country. What are the major reforms needed in MCI? Also discuss about the mandate of Lodha committee formed by SC in this regard.

What are the merits and demerits of direct benefits transfer (DBT) scheme in the Indian context? Enumerate.