Q.6) Ultimately it is the rural agrarian crisis which is motivating dominant landed castes in most parts of India to agitate for reservation. Do you agree with the statement? Critically discuss. Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/YQuLPRFm4JqsXXwixvA1ZJ/A-year-of-discontent-for-the-middle-castes.html http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/what-is-causing-distress-among-erstwhile-dominant-castes-115103101210_1.html

Q.5) To solve the Twin Balance problem, Economic Survey has suggested setting up of a Centralised Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency. Critical discuss whether setting up of an agency like PARA will be feasible? Source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/bad-bank-a-bad-idea-five-reasons-why-india-needs-a-durable-solution-on-npas/story-nQOH8umjCcxLJvkWo2jPyN.html http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/Why-a-%E2%80%98bad-bank%E2%80%99-is-tricky/article15477841.ece http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/government-must-shoulder-burden-of-debt-haircut/article9543261.ece

Q.4) Given the fact that PDS system is highly prone to leakages and corruption, many experts have suggested that it should be replaced by Direct Benefit Transfer system. Do you support this view? Critically discuss. Source: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/economy/modi-government-in-favour-of-scrapping-pds-2341155.html http://www.dailyo.in/politics/narendra-modi-public-distribution-system-pds-poverty-hunger-food/story/1/18778.html http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/hnytasM4zVTEWmQnt1fc1N/Replacing-food-with-cash.html

Q.3) It is commented that end of Triple Talaq is a gateway to Uniform Civil Code? In the light of the above statement, discuss the need for Uniform Civil Code and impediments in its implementation? Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/YJFZYlzt2IN3lkOlljLjfO/Why-India-needs-a-uniform-civil-code.html http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/Now-is-not-the-moment/article14486438.ece

Q.2) It is commented by many experts that India’s efforts to become NSG member is a futile exercise. Do you agree with this view? Critically comment. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/How-exactly-India-will-benefit-from-being-a-member-of-Nuclear-Suppliers-Group-6-examples/articleshow/52699296.cms http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-indias-nsg-entry-is-no-big-deal/article8737568.ece http://www.orfonline.org/research/india-can-do-without-nsg-membership-says-expert/

Q.1) Supreme court recently ruled that privacy was part of the fundamental right to life and personal liberty guaranteed to all citizens under Article 21 of the Constitution. Critically examine the significance of this Judgement and its consequences on various contemporary bills, statues and laws. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/what-happens-to-aadhaar-section-377/articleshow/60217328.cms http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/privacy-verdict-to-have-some-bearing-in-beef-ban-matters-supreme-court-1742200 https://www.thequint.com/india/2017/08/25/key-points-of-right-to-privacy-judgment

GS PAPER 4: ETHICS & INTEGRITY Q.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… 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.

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GS1 (Modern History) Tribal revolts were a reaction to an alien, unfeeling administration. Elucidate with reference to the British tribal policy in Eastern India in the nineteenth century. GS2 ( Indian Constitution) With the introduction of PIL, the post-Emergency Supreme Court is very rarely a court for judicial review and far more often, the court… Continue reading 5 Dec | Target Mains: GS Questions