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The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 6th January are:

Q.1) Population and associated issues, poverty, and developmental issues.

Q.4) Case Studies

 

Question 1)

In the wake of the worldwide campaign #MeToo, where women have related their experience of facing sexual harassment and abuse at the workplace, discuss the objectives and significance of SHe-box? (15 Marks)

Question 2)

Despite various interventions and amendments, Anti-Defection Law has not proved to be an effective deterrent against defection. In light of the above statement discuss the measures to make the law more effective. (15 Marks)

Question 3)

With the economy swinging fast between structural and cyclical slowdowns, analyse the effects of potential changes that can be made to direct tax regime of the country on the economy of the country. (15 Marks)

Question 4)

A dilemma is more demanding than a problem and it comes with a prescription to argue, not act. Comment. (15 Marks)

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Q.1) Which of the following is an example of ‘Pigovian Tax’?

a. Tax on Diesel

b. Education Cess

c. Clean energy cess

d. Surcharge on income tax

 

Q.2) In the context of international trade, “Early Harvest” Package refers to which of the following?

a. A clause related to the Agreement on Agriculture under the World Trade Organization.

b. A pre-cursor to a Free Trade Agreement between two trading partners.

c. A subsidy mechanism given to the developing countries for trade in agriculture.

d. A transportation agreement signed between countries for the movement of goods.

 

Q.3) Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2018 is the latest flagship publication of:

a. World Bank (WB)

b. United Nations (UN)

c. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

d. World Economic Forum (WEF)

 

Q.4) The term ‘Kudumbashree’, often seen in the news refers to:

a. An initiative to change negative family and community attitudes towards the girl child in Telangana.

b. A World Bank project in India focused on the welfare of adolescent girls and young women.

c. An environmental movement demanding better protection of natural resources in India.

d. A women-oriented community-based poverty reduction programme being implemented in Kerala.

 

Q.5) With reference to the economy, the term “base effect” refers to:

a. a normalized average of price relatives for a given class of goods or services in a given region.

b. impact of the rise in price level in the previous year over the corresponding rise in price levels in the current year.

c. a monetary policy strategy used by Central Banks for maintaining price level at a certain level.

d. the bonus brought by inflation to the borrowers.

The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 3rd January are:

Q.1) Role of women and women’s organization.

Q.4) Laws, rules, regulations, and conscience as sources of ethical guidance.

 

Question 1)

Both sexual harassment and the kinds of responses from the accused in the MeToo Campaign lay bare a critical failure of our education system. Do you agree? Comment. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana has managed to increase formalization in existing companies. Examine. (15 Marks)

Question 3)

One nation, one market model is the reform required to deal with issues related to agricultural marketing. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Question 4)

There is a perception that there is a lack of concern shown by the philosophy of capitalism towards human welfare. Do you agree with this perception? Evaluate the role of government in doing a balancing act between the interest of industrial class and the interest of the people. (15 Marks)

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The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 2nd January are:

Q.1) Indian Society and Diversity of India.

Q.4) Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions.

 

Question 1)

Explain how conflicting geographical differences between the northern and southern states of America led to the outbreak of the American Civil War. (15 Marks) 

Question 2)

RTI is an effective means to bring in transparency and accountability in administration. Only if it’s institutions are preserved. Comment. (15 Marks)

Question 3)

The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding? (15 Marks)

Question 4)

You are a Head of Department in a premier University. Recently a clerical staff in your department was terminated from the job as he was found under the influence of alcohol during office hours. In the previous month, there were a lot of complaints regarding his poor quality of work, tardiness and some incoherent behaviour. Later you came to know that this change in behaviour was concurrent with the death of his wife after a prolonged illness. It has also made him debt-ridden. This may be further compounded by the fact that he has a daughter to marry off soon and a differently-abled son to take care of. He desperately needs a job. He has applied for a position at a private University and has already given your name as a reference. He pleads you to give him a good recommendation and not mention his drinking, which he assures you is now under control. He also asks you to mention that he voluntarily left the University to address a family medical crisis and that the University was pleased with his work. You like this person and believe that he is a good worker when he is not drinking. But you doubt whether he has really overcome his drinking problem. Valid arguments can be advanced, both, for rejecting his plea with the consequence that his condition may become even worse and for accepting his plea with a noble intention, but keeping the third party in dark. What could those arguments be? Could there be any better way to get out of this dilemma? If so, outline the main elements of this third way, pointing out its merits. (15 Marks) 

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The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 27th December are:

Q.1) History of the world including events from the 18th century.

Q.4) Case Studies

 

Question 1)

“The restiveness of Dalit communities across the country only reflects the failure of successive governments and the political mainstream in translating the vision in the statute books into everyday experience.” Critically examine the statement tracing the evolution of dalit movement and its limitations of being only a mass political mobilsation. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

Assess the importance of the Panchayat system in India as a part of local government. Apart from government grants, what sources the Panchayats can look out for financing developmental projects. (15 Marks)

Question 3)

Monitoring and auditing is the first step to conservation. Discuss the statement in the light of recent issues with Tiger Census in India. (15 Marks)

Question 4)

Honour killing’ has been in the news recently. It involves the homicide of a member of a family by other members, due to the perpetrators’ belief that the victim has brought shame or dishonour upon the family. Analyse this problem in detail and indicate not only the social but also the emotional and attitudinal factors responsible for this problem? Also, distinctly bring out why: (a) The youth in such areas do not speak up against these practices. (b) The conviction rate in ‘honour killing’ cases is extremely low.  (c) Women, who have to face the brunt of this crime the most, do not speak against it collectively. Discuss some feasible steps, which could be effective in controlling this serious problem. (15 Marks)

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The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 26th December are:

Q.1) Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

Q.4) Case Studies

 

Question 1)

“It was after World War-I that the working class struggle in the country entered into a different phase.” In the light of this statement, discuss the phases of the working class movements in pre-independent India. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

What should be India’s priorities in dealing with countries in the Islamic world? (15 Marks)

Question 3)

Has the Indian governmental system responded adequately to the demands of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization started in 1991? What can the government do to be responsive to this important change? (15 Marks)

Question 4)

A convicted mobster decides to make a charitable contribution. He offers more than 1 Crore Rs. to a hospital to build a children’s wing. He will make the contribution if the new pavilion is named after him. The hospital board accepts the gift, with that stipulation. Do you think the hospital was right in accepting the gift? (15 Marks)

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The topics covered in the upcoming AWE on 25th December are:

Q.1) The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.

Q.4) Case Studies

 

Question 1)

Discuss the reasons as to why the proposals of the Cripps mission were rejected by the Congress and the Muslim league. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

Why India still defends its “developing country” status at the WTO? Explain this dichotomy in India’s development status. (15 Marks)

Question 3)

“The need of the hour is a comprehensive review of the GST architecture, addressing, in particular, the issues flagged by the CAG.” What are the limitations of GST as a tax? What other steps do you suggest to improve its efficiency? (15 Marks)

Question 4)

You have been asked to devise an advertisement campaign for a development programme to be launched nationally. What are the principles on which you will focus to increase the social influence of your advertisement? Discuss. (15 Marks)

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