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Write a note on recent growth trends and the importance of services sector to Indian economy.

April 27, 2016
Recently the union government announced the contours of new defence procurement procedure (DPP). Discuss its highlights, how it is different from DPP-2013 and examine if it compliments the Make in India initiative.

April 27, 2016
It is frequently held that the patent protection regime in India as not being in line with the international best practices. Examine the shortcomings of India’s IPR regime as pointed out by the West. Also comment if India should tweak its IPR law to meet international standards.

April 26, 2016
Ten years have passed since the Indian Patents Act, 1970 was amended in 2005 to bring the country’s laws in line with the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS). Critically discuss its salient features and their role in making India the “Pharmacy of the Third World”.

April 26, 2016
It is said that Panchayat and municipal corporation elections are not as free and fair as those conducted by the Election Commission of India. Examine why and suggest how these elections can be made free and fair.

April 25, 2016
Recently the Supreme Court upheld the legality of a Haryana law which disqualifies as candidates for panchayat seats those without requisite educational qualifications among other similar criterion. What implications do you think this decision has on democracy? Critically analyse.

April 25, 2016
Do you think the existence of Section 124-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 is justifiable in a true democracy? Critically comment.

April 25, 2016
With suitable examples differentiate between hate speech and free speech. Do you think academic institutions should allow political and religious debates to take place among student groups in their campuses? Critically comment.

April 25, 2016
Contempt of court is one of the explicitly spelled out restrictions to the guaranteed right to freedom of speech under the Constitution. Do you think speech in criticism of the courts should be allowed without punishment in democracy like India? Critically comment.

April 25, 2016
Discuss India’s limitations of urban solid waste management policy and suggest how it can overcome these limitations, especially keeping in mind consumers’ interest.

April 25, 2016

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