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Governance › Civil Services
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Governance › Govt. Programs
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Governance › Sectoral Regulatory Bodies
Governance › Sectoral Regulatory Bodies
The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian Railways to demand subsidy for obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit the consumers, the Indian Railways or the private container operators.
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Governance › SHGs
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Governance › Structural reforms and Actions
Governance › Structural reforms and Actions
Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and general entertainment channel, the Government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI in news media for quite some time. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and cons.
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International Relations › Bilateral Relations
International Relations › Bilateral Relations
With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affirm the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and over flight throughout the region. In this context, discuss the bilateral issues between India and China.
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International Relations › World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance
International Relations › World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance
Some of the International funding agencies have special terms for economic participation stipulating a substantial component of the aid to be used for sourcing equipment from the leading countries. Discuss on merits of such terms and if, there exists a strong case not to accept such conditions in the Indian context.
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International Relations › World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance
India has recently signed to become founding a New Development Bank (NDB) and also the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) .How will the role of the two Banks be different? Discuss the significance of these two Banks for India.
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International Relations › WTO