Q.11) Violating the rights of others is against the law but even if you think of doing so it is against ethics. Discuss the meaning of this quote with suitable examples.  

Q.9) It is considered that the state funding of elections is expected to bring in greater transparency and reduce role of black money. Discuss the pros and cons of this proposal of state funding of elections. http://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2016/dec/01/should-the-state-fund-elections-1544308.html  

  Q.7) With the world becoming a digital platform, what are the areas in which India can take advantage of digital technologies? Is India ready for digital transformation? Discuss. http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/Grb0hnRk6GTSm7LpbDM7gN/The-need-for-doing-digital.html  

  Q.6) Despite the government’s focus on making Swach Bharat Abhiyan a success, India has alarming rates of open defecation. In view of this, critically examine the performance of Swachh Bharat Mission. http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/more-than-toilets-4807546/  

  Q.5) What is stubble burning? Discuss its effect on environment. What measures should be taken by the government to persuade farmers not to follow this practice? Discuss. http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/national-green-tribunal-ngt-punjab-stubble-burning-paddy-straw-management-psm-clearing-the-air-4889244/  

Q.4) India’s poor performance at Global hunger Index brings to the fore the disturbing reality of the country’s stubbornly high proportions of malnourished children. Despite India’s focus on fighting hunger and malnutrition it has failed in its strategy, why? What approach should India adopt to fight malnutrition? http://www.livemint.com/Politics/JS3kPSIqoUSRt9QC5JbpTI/Indias-hunger-problem-is-worse-than-North-Koreas-global-h.html  

Q.3) The Supreme Court has suspended the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and NCR. Do you think  it is worthwhile for the Supreme Court to personally invest time and monitor such activities, considering that a specialised forum i.e., National Green Tribunal has been created for addressing environmental concerns? Given arguments in support of your answer.… Continue reading 15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 3

Q.2) It is expected that allowing foreign universities to be able to set up educational institutions in India will improve the standard of higher education in the country. In the light of the above statement, critically examine the proposal for allowing foreign universities to operate their campuses in India. http://www.thehindu.com/features/education/Before-welcoming-foreign-universities…/article16634040.ece

Q.1) Though representation of women in local bodies has increased after 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, India does not present a good picture when it comes to women’s participation and representation in politics. Discuss the causes of low women’s participation and representation in politics in India. Do you think the bill for reservation… Continue reading 15 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 1

Q.1 According to UN Comtrade, a significant drop in China’s low-end manufacturing over the coming decades would leave a large gap for lower-cost countries to exploit.  How can India reap the benefits of China’s shift from low-end, labour-intensive manufacturing in the wake of unemployment crisis faced by it? https://thewire.in/184571/can-india-capitalise-chinas-shift-away-low-end-manufacturing

Q.2.  India’s healthcare suffers from quality, quantity, footprint, access and affordability issues. Discuss the major problems of India’s healthcare system? Also discuss what needs to be done to improve the condition of public healthcare in India? http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/6S9Hvo31dR3aA8h7snIWKL/What-ails-Indias-public-healthcare.html

Q.4) President’s recent visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia suggests India is finally waking up to the extraordinary geopolitical significance of a region that is called the Horn of Africa. Discuss the significance of this region for India. How can India counter China’s strategic advances in the region? http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/raja-mandala-india-and-djiboutis-geopolitical-scrum-ram-nath-kovind-abroad-visit-4871697/        

Q.5  While investment in new projects is always a good idea, what is an even better idea for a country like India, especially at the helm of an economic slowdown is the upgradation of it’s existing infrastructure. Analyse. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/tackling-the-economic-slowdown/article19787811.ece

Q.6 Police reforms have been long awaited in India despite directions given by the Supreme Court on police reforms. Discuss the major police reforms needed in India. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/awaiting-police-reforms/article19793527.ece

Q.7  In what ways has urbanization in cities affected the rural migrants in India? What steps need to be taken to preserve cultural & social values of rural migrants in cities? http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/hsaQJmzFMas9VpkkDMkqSK/Do-rural-migrants-favour-class-or-caste-in-the-city.html

Q.8 “An incremental, technology-neutral approach to the adoption of electric vehicles is the way forward for Automobile Sector in India” Comment. https://www.civilsdaily.com/hybrid-electric-vehicle-2/