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4 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) With reference to the ‘Central Bureau of Investigation’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It is not exempted from the provisions of the Right to Information Act.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 onlyQ.2) Consider the folllowing statements in context with the Prime Minister economic advisory council (PMEAC):
1. It is a non-permanent body.
2. It is chaired by the Finance Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) Both 1 and 2Q.3) Which of the following are not an ore of a nuclear element?
1. Thorite
2. Thorianite
3. Monazite
4. Malachite
5. Pyrolusite
Select the correct option using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) All of the aboveQ.4) Which of the following constitutes the ‘Big three’ Credit Rating Agencies?
1. Standard & Poor’s (S&P
2. Kroll Bond Rating Agency
3. Moody’s
4. European Rating Agency (ERA)
5. Fitch Group
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 2, 4 and 5 only
b) 1, 3 and 5 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 3, 4 and 5 onlyQ.5) A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the “base effect”. What is “base effect” ?
a) It is the impact of drastic deficiency in supply due to failure of crops.
b) It is the impact of the surge in demand due to rapid economic growth.
c) It is the impact of the price levels of previous year on the calculation of inflation rate.
d) None of the statements given above is correct in this context.Q.6) India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due to ?
a) Its high population in the age group below 15 years.
b) Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years.
c) Its high population in the age group above 65 years.
d) Its high total population.Q.7) Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct ?
a) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto protocol.
b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota.
c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission.
d) Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the united nations environment programs.Q.8) Consider the following :
1. Right to education.
2. Right to equal access to public service.
3. Right to food.
Which of the above is/are human right/human rights under “universal declaration of human rights” ?
a) 1 only.
b) 1 and 2 only.
c) 3 only.
d) 1,2,and 3
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3 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Which of the following international organisation publishes ‘Global Gender Gap Report’?
a) World Bank
b) World Economic Forum
c) IMF
d) None of the aboveQ.2) Before its dissolution in 2008, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD) was an informal strategic dialogue between
1. The United States
2. Japan
3. Australia
4. India
5. England
6. France
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
c) 1, 4, 5 and 6 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 6 onlyQ.3) With reference to the functions of the ‘Finance Commission of India’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states.
2. To make recommendations to president about the resources of panchayats and municipalities.
Select the correct anwer using the codes given below.
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) Both 1 and 2Q.4) Which of the following Insurance schemes for farmers given below has/had provisions for local calamities such as landslide, hailstorm, inundation, etc?
1. National Agriculture Insurance Scheme(NAIS)
2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
3. Experimental Crop Insurance
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1.2 and 3Q.5) Which of the following elements/compounds given below are used as Nuclear Coolant in the Nuclear Fission Reactor?
1. Heavy Water
2. Sodium
3. Lead
4. Lead-bismuth eutectic
5. NaK eutectic
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) All of the above
c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
d) 1, 3 and 4 onlyQ.6) Consider the following actions which the government can take :
1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.
Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit ?
a) 1 and 2 .
b) 2 and 3 .
c) 3 only.
d) 1 and 3.Q.7) he constitution (seventythird amendment) act, 1992, which aims at promoting the panchayati raj institutions in the country,
provides for which of the following ?
1. Constitution of district planning committees.
2. State election commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.
3. Establishment of state finance commission.
State the correct answer using the codes given below :
a) 1 only.
b) 2 and 3 only.
c) 2 and 3 only.
d) 1,2,and 3.Q.8) Two important rivers one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in odisha), and another, with its source in odisha merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this ?
a) Bhitarkanika
b) Chandipuronsea.
c) Gopalpuronsea.
d) Simlipal.
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2 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) The Indian state of ‘Nagaland’ touches the borders of which of the following states?
1. Manipur
2. Assam
2. Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 onlyQ.2) A nation’s ranking on Ease of doing Business index is based on which of the following subindices?
1. Starting a business
2. Dealing with construction permits
3. Getting electricity
4. Registering property
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 2 , 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d)1 and 3 onlyQ.3) With reference to the ‘Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a statutory body.
2. It was established in accordance with the provisions of the Hague Convention, 1993.
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 2 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.4) With reference to the ‘International Criminal Court’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is headquartered in London, UK.
2. India is one of its State Parties.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 1 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 2 onlyQ.5) The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) covers which of the following aspects of International relations?
1. Political
2. Economic
3. Millitary
Select the correct options using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3Q.6) Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why ?
1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates.
2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates.
3. They can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity.
Which of the following statements given above is/ are correct ?
a) 1 only.
b) 2 and 3 only.
c) 1 and 3 only.
d) 1,2,and 3Q.7) Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal stimulus” ?
a) It is a massive investment by the government in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth.
b) It is an intense affirmative action of the government to boost economic activity in the country.
c) It is government’s intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation.
d) It is an extreme affirmative action by the government to pursue its policy of financial inclusionQ.8) The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole ?
a) Presence of prominent tropospheric turbulence; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons.
b) Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons.
c) Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons.
d) Increased temperature at polar region due to global warming.
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1 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Recently, the city of kirkuk was in news for some reason. It is a city in
a) Spain
b) Myanmar
c) Syria
d) IraqQ.2) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Tuberculosis:’
1. It is treated with antibiotics.
2. It can be diagnosed with chest X-rays.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) 2 only
Answer: (c)Q.3) Recently, ‘Yescarta’ and ‘Kymriah’ were in news. What are they?
a) Gene Therapies
b) Cities of Syria
c) Cities of Spain
d) Computer ProgrammesQ.4) Consider the following statements.
1. A new Post-Office Act was passed in 1854 and postage stamps were issued for the first time.
2. He set up a separate Public Works Department.
3. He played an important role in unifying the country politically.
4. He could be rightly referred as the father of Electric Telegraph in India.
The statements given above are correct in context with which of the following Governor-Generals?
a) Lord Cornwallis
b) Lord Wellesley
c) Warren Hastings
d) Lord DalhousieQ.5) There is a Carbon Footprint if a process releases:
1.Carbon dioxide (CO2)
2.Methane (CH4)
3.Nitrous oxide (N2O)
4.Hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4Q.6) Satellites used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite is said to be in such as orbit when :
1. The orbit is geosynchronous
2. The orbit is circular.
3. The orbit lies in the plane of the earth’s equator.
4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236.
Which the correct answer using the codes given below :
a) 1,2,and 3 only.
b) 1,3 and 4 only.
c) 2 and 4 only.
d) 1,2,3, and 4.Q.7) At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome.
How does this knowledge benefit us ?
1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
3. It is possible to develop diseaseresistant animal breeds.
Which of the statements give above is/are correct ?
a) 1 and 2 only.
b) 2 only.
c) 1 and 3 only.
d) 1,2, and 3 .Q.8) In terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX common wealth games in India amounted to ?
a) Export.
b) Import.
c) Production.
d) Consumption.
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GS PAPER 4 MAINS 2017
Section A
All questions are compulsory
10 Marks, 150 Words
Q1. Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when
(a) official duties,
(b) public interest, and
(c) personal interest
are taking priority one above the other.
How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.
Q2. Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service:
(a) Transparency
(b) Accountability
(c) Fairness and justice
(d) Courage of conviction
(e) Spirit of service
Q3. Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward.
Q4. (a) One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real life example.
(b) Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse.
Q5. (a) “Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.” – Napoleon Bonaparte.
Stating examples mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country.
(b) “If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. they are father, the mother and the teacher.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse.
Q6. (a) How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices?
(b) Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations. Elucidate.
Q7. (a) The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.
(b) Increased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created only some “enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority.” Justify.
Q8. (a) Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counter-productive for the organisation. Discuss.
(b) Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly.
What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times.
SECTION – B
All Questions are compulsory
20 Marks, 250 Words
Q9. You are an honest and responsible civil servant. You often observe the following:
(a) There is a general perception that adhering to ethical conduct one may face difficulties to oneself and cause problems for the family, whereas unfair practices may help to reach the career goals.
(b) When the number of people adopting unfair means is large, a small minority having a penchant towards ethical means makes no difference.
(c) Sticking to ethical means is detrimental to the larger developmental goals
(d) While one may not involve oneself in large unethical practices, but giving and accepting small gifts makes the system more efficient.
Examine the above statements with their merits and demerits.
Q10. You are aspiring to become an IAS officer and you have cleared various stages and now you have been selected for the personal interview. On the day of the interview, on the way to the venue you saw an accident where a mother and child who happen to be your relatives were badly injured. They needed immediate help.
What would you have done in such a situation? Justify your action.
Q11. You are the head of the Human Resources department of an organisation. One day one of the workers died on duty. His family was demanding compensation. However, the company denied compensation because it was revealed in investigation that he was drunk at the time of the accident. The workers of the company went to strike demanding compensation for the family of the deceased. The Chairman of the management board has asked for your recommendation.
What recommendation would you provide the management?
Discuss the merits and demerits of each of the recommendations.
Q12. You are the manager of a spare parts company A and you have to negotiate a deal with the manager of a large manufacturing company B. The deal is highly competitive and sealing the deal is critical for your company. The deal is being worked out over a dinner. After dinner the manager of manufacturing company B offered to drop you to the hotel in his car. On the way to hotel he happens to hit motorcycle injuring the motorcyclist badly. You know the manager was driving fast and thus lost control. The law enforcement officer comes to investigate the issue and you are the sole eyewitness to it. Knowing the strict laws pertaining to road accidents you are aware that your honest account of the incident would lead to the prosecution of the manager and as a consequence the deal is likely to be jeopardized, which is of immense importance to your company.
What are the dilemmas you face? What will be your response to the situation?
Q13. A building permitted for three floors, while being extended illegally to 6 floors by a builder, collapses. As a consequence, a number of innocent labourers including women and children died. These labourers are migrants of different places. The government immediately announced cash relief to the aggrieved families and arrested the builder.
Give reasons for such incidents taking place across the country. Suggest measures to prevent their occurrence.
Q14. You are a Public Information Officer (PIO) in a government department. You are aware that the RTI Act 2005 envisages transparency and accountability in administration. The act has functioned as a check on the supposedly arbitrarily administrative behaviour and actions. However, as a PIO you have observed that there are citizens who filed RTI applications not for themselves but on behalf of such stakeholders who purportedly want to have access to information to further their own interests. At the same time there are these RTI activists who routinely file RTI applications and attempt to extort money from the decision makers. This type of RTI activism has affected the functioning of the administration adversely and also possibly jeopardizes the genuineness of the applications which are essentially aimed at getting justice.
What measures would you suggest to separate genuine and non-genuine applications? Give merits and demerits of your suggestions. (250 Words, 20)
For 2018 and beyond aspirants-
What do you think of this paper? Easy! Lengthy? Very general! On expected lines!
Which questions do you find difficult or unattemptable?
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GS PAPER 3 MAINS 2017
All questions are compulsory
First ten questions are of 10 marks (150 words) each while last 10 questions are of 15 marks (250 words) each.
- Among several factors for India’s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?
- Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports rather than capital-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports.
- Examine the developments of Airports in India through Joint Ventures under Public-Private Partnership(PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard.
- Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after Independence in India. How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?
- What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost effective small processing unit? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers?
- Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including leukemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments?
- India has achieved remarkable successes in unmanned space missions including the Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter Mission, but has not ventured into manned space mission, both in terms of technology and logistics? Explain critically
- Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.
- Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it.
- The north-eastern region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyze the major reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in this region.
- One of the intended objectives of Union Budget 2017-18 is to ‘transform, energize and clean India’. Analyse the measures proposed in the Budget 2017-18 to achieve the objective.
- “Industrial growth rate has lagged behind in the overall growth of Gross-Domestic-Product(GDP) in the post-reform period” Give reasons. How far the recent changes is Industrial Policy are capable of increasing the industrial growth rate?
- What are the salient features of ‘inclusive growth’? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Analyze and suggest measures for inclusive growth.
- What are the major reasons for declining rice and wheat yield in the cropping system? How crop diversification is helpful to stabilize the yield of the crop in the system?
- How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?
- Give an account of the growth and development of nuclear science and technology in India. What is the advantage of fast breeder reactor programme in India?
- ‘Climate Change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change?
- On December 2004, tsunami brought havoc on 14 countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for occurrence of Tsunami and its effects on life and economy. In the light of guidelines of NDMA (2010) describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
- Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence.
- The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding?
For 2018 and beyond aspirants-
What do you think of this paper? Easy! Very general! On expected lines!
Which questions do you find difficult or unattemptable?
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31 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the Exercise ‘INDRA 2017’, which was recently conducted:
1. It was a Tri-Services exercise.
2. It was held between India and Russia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) 1 onlyQ.2) Project CHAMAN, often seen in news, is related to
a) Farmers
b) Minorities
c) Jammu and Kashmir
d) Rural employmentQ.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Law Commission of India:’
1. It is an executive body.
2. It is established for a fix tenure.
3. The first commission was established before independance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 2 onlyQ.4) Consider the following statements regarding the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO):
1. The cool phase of ENSO is called “La Niña”.
2. Trade Winds become weak in the El Nino year.
Which of the following statements given below is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.5) Which of the following Insurance schemes for farmers given below has/had provisions for local calamities such as landslide, hailstorm, inundation, etc?
1. National Agriculture Insurance Scheme(NAIS)
2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2Q.6) What is the difference between “vote on account” and interim budget ?
1. The provision of a “voteonaccount” is used by a regular government, while an “interim budget” is a provision used by a caretaker government.
2. A “vote on account” only deals with the expenditure in governmentis budget, while an “interim budget” includes both expenditure and receipts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only.
b) 2 only.
c) Both 1 and 2.
d) Neither 1 nor2.Q.7) Regarding the international monetary fund, which one of the following statements is correct ?
a) It can grant to any country.
b) It can grant loans to only developed countries.
c) It grants loans to only member countries.
d) It can grant loans to the central bank of a country.Q.8) Consider the following :
1. Carbon dioxide.
2. Oxides of nitrogen.
3. Oxides of Sulphur
Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants ?
a) 1 only.
b) 2 and 3 only.
c) 1 and 3 only.
d) 1,2,and 3
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GS PAPER 2 MAINS 2017
All questions are compulsory
First ten questions are of 10 marks (150 words) each while last 10 questions are of 15 marks (250 words) each.
- The local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.
- Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.
- ‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss.
- How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years?
- Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.
- ‘To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs, the identification of beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes’ Examine the statement in the context of the WASH scheme.
- Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society?
- Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement.
- ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbor.
- What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.
- Explain the salient features of the constitution(One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough ‘to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for common national market for goods and services’?
- Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.
- The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding joint session of the two houses of the Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.
- To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?
- Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.
- ‘The emergence of Self Help Groups(SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the state from developmental activities’. Examine the role of the SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote the SHGs.
- ‘Poverty Alleviation Programmes in India remain mere show pieces until and unless they are backed by political will’. Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India.
- Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment
- The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyze India’s energy policy cooperation with West Asian Countries.
- Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries’ economy and society. Appraise the role of Indian Diaspora in South- East Asia in this context.
For 2018 and beyond aspirants-
What do you think of this paper? Easy! Very general! On expected lines!
Which questions do you find difficult or unattemptable?
What do you think of strategy you were following so far in the light of this question paper? Need to change the strategy? Some fine tuning required?
Attempt some of the questions which are from the syllabus you have covered this far or at least write down the structure of answer with key points.
