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All subjects 72 Agriculture 4 Art and Culture 2 Disaster Management 2 Economics 7 Environment 1 Ethics 12 Geography 8 Governance 7 Indian Society 5 Internal Security 4 International Relations 4 Modern History 3 Polity 6 Post Independence 1 Science and Technology 2 Social Justice 3 World History 1

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Science and Technology › Nanotechnology,Carbon

Science and Technology › Nanotechnology,Carbon

2016

Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the scope of its application in the development process of the country.
Science and Technology › Space ProgramsXIND

Science and Technology › Space ProgramsXIND

2016

Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development?
Social Justice › Children

Social Justice › Children

2016

Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and throw light on the status of its implementation.
Social Justice › Human Resources

Social Justice › Human Resources

2016

Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative. What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable?
Social Justice › Human Resources

2016

Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance?
World History › Decolonisation

World History › Decolonisation

2016

The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine.
Other questions

Disaster Management

2016

With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of the recent incidents of cloudbursts in many places of Uttarakhand.
Economics

2016

What are ‘Smart Cities’? examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural-urban differences? Give arguments for ‘Smart Villages’ in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.
Polity

2016

Did the Government of India Act, 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.
Geography

2016

Major cities of India are becoming more vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss.

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