daily practise sheet (october) compilation an initiative
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Daily Practise Sheet
(October) Compilation
An initiative by
Santosh Sir
All 6 Prelims qualified
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Daily Prelims Topics
Day-1
Current Account Deficit
Fiscal deficit
Borrowing
Non tax Revenue
Core industries
Domestic Systematically Important Bank
Financial Stability Board
Priority Sector lending
Kartarpur Corridor
Guru Nanak
Disqualification of elected representatives
Delimitation Commission
Habeas Corpus
Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojna
Capital Expenditure
FRBM Act
State Election Commission Day-2
Moral suasion
Run on the bank
PM Jan Arogya Yojna
Jal Jeevan Mission
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan
Universal declaration of Human rights
Vaikom Satyagraha
Khilafat Movement
Civil Disobedience Movement
Non Cooperation movement
Constructive Work of Mahatma Gandhi
Quit India Movement
Day-3
EU
Bio toilet
Monetary Policy Committee
Repo rate
Repo rate cut and rupee depreciation
CAD and rupee depreciation
FRBM
Debt
Capital expenditure
Minimum Alternate tax
Home charges: Drain of wealth
Day-4
Western disturbance
Coral reefs
Gulf Of Mannar
Algal bloom
Sec2h of RTI Act
Appointment of Chief Justice of HC
SDRF
ODF Plus
FDI Day-5
MPC
Repo rate cut
Counter cyclical policy
Fiscal and Monetary policy
Human Capital Index of WB
BEE
BIMSTEC
BCIM
FRA
Jal Jeevan Mission
Pardoning Power of President and Governor
Open Market operation
Wuhan Summit
Day-6
Gene editing
Rule of Law
Citizenship bill
Green crackers
PMAY
S-400
CAATSA
Right to form Cooperatives: 97th CAA
Day-7
NSG
Malthus Theory
Monetary Policy
Aggregate Demand
Real Interest Rate
Day-8
Pacific island Forum
Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Vanilla Island
EEZ
BBIN
Wuhan summit
CPEC
revenue forgone
Graded Action Response Plan and EPCA
Particulate matter Day-9
External Commercial Borrowing
LIBOR
Global warming and Ocean
Global warming and cryosphere
Third Pole
IPCC
Hindukush
Reverse osmosis: Desalination
RCEP
14TH FC recommendations
Cess
NRC
National Nutrition Mission
Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA)
Graded Action Plan
CDSCO
Brexit Day-10
Global Competition Index OF WEF
World economic Outlook of IMF
Data Localization
Malappuram
Hieun tsang
Li ion battery
Revenue foregone
Cotton Four (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali)
Great green wall
Kopili River
Tholpetty forest range of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.
Day-11
Green Climate Fund
Quad
Bhodhidharma
OECD
NBFC
MCLR
Withdrawal of monsoon/Retreating Monsoon
October Hear
ShyamaPrasad Mukherjee
Hindumaha Sabha
Muslim League
Direct Action
Tea growing condition
Day-12
Kurds
International Court of Justice at The Hague
Shantiniketan
VD Savarkar
Tilak newspaper: Marathi and
Mazini and garibaldi
Chapekar brother
Madan lal Dhingara
Khilafat Movement
Kakori Conspiracy: Ram Prasad Bismil, Roshan Singh and Rajendra Lahiri, Ashfaqullah Khan
Hindu Maha Sabha
Hindu Mahasabha (HMS)
IIP
Capital Goods
NABARD
Rural Infrastructure Development Fund
SIDBI
Mudra,
59 minutes loan
CGMTS
Diclofenac
Special 301 watch list Day-13
Rule of law
Macaulay
Warren hasting
Li ion battery
Bentick
Minute on education
Indicator species
National Green waste
NW Monsoon
Day-14
Recession
Gross fixed capital formation
NMC Act
World Bank
Great Nicobar island
Dark net
Base Erosion Profit Shifting
OECD
Delimitation Day-15
Competition Commission of India
Poshan Abhiyaan
Comparative Advantage
GST Council
FASTags
Buffer stock
FCI
Inflation targeting
Typhoon Day-16
Pigouvian tax
Global Carbon Tax
IMF
Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities
UNFCC
Carbon cess on coal
National Clean energy fund
Indian Ocean dipole
SW Monsson and NE Monsoon
Microbial fuel cell
Collegium System
Kurds
GDP
Electricity Act Day-17
Participatory notes
UDAY
SW Monsson and NE Monsoon
Zero Budget farming
Global hunger Index
AI Winter
AI Spring
Shell companies
Round tripping
Global Competitiveness Index compiled by Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF)
World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index
ASI
Rangdum Monastery
Ready to use Therapeutic Food( RUTF)
Zero budget natural Farming : 3 key feature
Gig economy
Kartarpur corridor
TRAI Day-18
FATF( grey and black list)
Dominant caste
Legislative Councils of states
V.D.Savarkar: First war of independence
Gupta Age : Skandagupta Vikramditya
European union
European Commission
European parliament
Kartarpur
Gurunanak Dev and Sikhism
LIBOR
UN Convention Against Torture
National Human Rights Commission
The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Law Commission Day-19
Pyrolysis
Cotton crop growing conditions and India’s rank
ISA
SECI
MPC
GHI
FSSAI
Mauryas
Guptas
Vijaynagara
Phule
Pradhan MAntri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Poshan Day-20
Dopamine
Catalonia
G7
Unnati Day-21
Classical Language
Schedule 8 language
CAATSA
Monetary transmission
Repo rate
Interest rates
Green crackers
Google tax
Forex reserves
PMJJBY
PMSBY
Green crackers
Art 20
IPC Day-22
FAO
FSSAI
Aflatoxin
PMKISAN
NE Monsoon
Madden Julian Oscillation
Greenhouse farming
Palm oil import
RCEP
Deposit Insurance credit Guarantee Corporation
Deposit Insurance fund
Rupee depreciation
External Commercial borrowing
WTO
CCI
NCRB
Kartarpur Day-23
Fiscal Federalism
NCRB
McMahan Line
20th Livestock Census
Carbon footprint
NAM
National Mission for clean ganga
Ecological flow
Tipu sultan
Ozone Hole
Stratosphere
Vienna Convention
Montreal protocol
Kigali Agreement
Day-24
Generic drug
WHO
Jal jeevan Mission
Article 371 A
Rabi crops
NAM
Ease of Doing Business
World Bank
PSLV
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Program (PMNDP)
Quantum Computes
Quantum Supremacy
Sycamore
Snow leopard Day-25
Article 28
Article 39
Article 51 A
Ease of business doing
East India Company
Battle of Plassey
Great Bengal famine
Dual Rule
Haider Ali and Tipu sultan
Anglo Mysore wars
Drugs and Cosmetics Act Day-26
Lt. Governor of Ladakh
RTI
Jan Soochna Portal
CIC
IndiGEN initiative
Human Rights
Article 25
Uniform Civil Code –Art 44
Transfat
EPCA
Graded Response Action Plan
SAFAR
Sangam Age
Keeladi excavation
ASI
Indus Water Treaty
TB
Solomon Island
Uluru
Quantum Supremacy
Bhagat Namdev ji Day-27
Bhagat Singh
Sukhdev
Rajguru
Ease of business doing
World bank
Citizenship Amendment Bill
Indian Ocean Rim Association
Cloud Computing
Organoid
Stem cells
Nano materials
Institute of eminence Day-28
Right to Education
Insulin
Diabetes
Non Communicable disease
SDG
One Nation One card
National Biofuel Policy
Unnati scheme
KVK
Demographic dividend
Day-29
Article 142
Mahatma Gandhi
Palm oil
Ease of business doing
World bank
OECD
Cellular Agriculture
Round table Conference
SCO
WHO
Palm Oil : Top Producers and Consumers
TRIPS
AMRUT Mission
Smart City Mission
Super Cyclone Kyarr and Indian Ocean Dipole Day-30
Chief Justice of India
Capital Gain Tax
Dividend Distribution tax
Securities transaction tax
National Unity Day
Hoysala temple architecture
Bhaona
Sardar Patel
International Civil Aviation Organization
D-Track Virus
Kartarpur Corridor
Cloud Computing
Edge Computing
Indian Ocean dipole Day-31
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan
Acting Chief justice of HC
Nirvik scheme
Pegasus
Article XVIII of GATT
Special and Differential Treatment
Generalized System of Presences.
Trade deficit
Inverted duty structure
Non-tariff barriers
NBFC
Aspirational District
MSF
TB Alliance
General Studies-1 History Day-1 1.Discuss the reasons for the success of Communists in Chinese Civil War? What the implication for the world?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/china-at-seventy-itsmeteoric-rise-holds-out-both-positives-and-challenges-for-the-world/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/analysis-when-communist-china-turns- 70/article29566539.ece https://www.liberationnews.org/how-the-chinese-revolution-changed-the-world/ 2.Critically examine Mao Zedong’s contribution to the theory and practice of communism.
https://www.marxists.org/history/erol/australia/hill-mao.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/mao_zedong.shtml 3. Communism survived in China but it failed in the USSR. Analyze the reasons
Day-3
1. What do you understand by Drain of wealth theory?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/decoding-the-corporate-hindutvaalliance/ article29577507.ece
Day-4
1. How did the railways contribute to the growth of Indian Nationalism?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/railways-vital-to-achieve-pm-modis-vision-of-5- trillion-economy-amit-shah/articleshow/71424831.cms
Day-5
1. In what way Indian nationalism was different from Europe nationalism?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mahatma-gandhi-nationalism-capitalismmarx- 6054147/
Day-6
1. Hyderabad similar to Kashmir and Junagadh posed complexity in accession to the
Indian Union after Independence. Comment https://thelogicalindian.com/rewind/how-the-politicalintegration- of-hyderabad-with-the-union-of-india/
Day-11
1. Critically review the events unfolding in 1940 which eventually led to India’s partition.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/when-politics-put-bengal-on-the-communalburner- 11570727754431.html
Day-12
1. Discuss the contribution of Rabindranath Tagore to Indian culture.
https://blogs.loc.gov/catbird/2017/02/rabindranath-tagore-a-great-indian-poet-and-writer/ 2. Kala Bhavana in Shantiniketan is a pioneering fine arts institution. Comment
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rabindranath-tagore-s-art-school-kala-bhavan-set-toturn-100/story-SsohSATb1kNIR5YRASG4xJ.html http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2019/sep/06/100-years-of-shantiniketans-kalabhavana- 2029677.html 3. Bengal school arose as an avant garde and nationalist movement reacting against the academic art styles previously promoted in India, both by Indian artists such as Raja Ravi Varma and in British art schools. Comment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengal_School_of_Art http://ngmaindia.gov.in/sh-bengal.asp 4. Critically examine role played by V.D.Savarkar in the growth of Indian nationalism.
https://frontline.thehindu.com/static/html/fl1915/19151160.htm
https://thewire.in/history/veer-savarkar-the-staunchest-advocate-of-loyalty-to-the-
englishgovernment
Day-13
1.Critically assess the contribution of Lord Macaulay to India. https://www.firstpost.com/living/how-thomas-macaulay-educated-india-523146.html https://scroll.in/magazine/821605/thomas-macaulay-and-the-debate-over-english-educationin- india
2.Examine the Anglicist vs. the Orientalists debate about education policy in British India? Who won the debate and what was its significance for India?
https://scroll.in/magazine/821605/thomas-macaulay-and-the-debate-over-english-educationin- india
Day-16
1. The Mughal style evolved as a result of a happy synthesis of the indigenous Indian style of painting and the Safavid school of Persian painting. Discuss https://www.thehindu.com/society/history-and-culture/dutch-royals-to-inauguraterembrandts- mughal-inspired-art/article29693538.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/how-mughal-india-inspiredrembrandt/ article22919784.ece http://ccrtindia.gov.in/miniaturepainting.php
2. Present form of capitalism leading to capital accumulation by few has been facing various political challenges. It needs to reinvent itself to see off its various challenges. Comment
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-capitalism-needs-reinvention-to-see-offits- political-challenges-11571160530280.html
Day-19
1. Krishna deva Raya was the most feared and perfect king there could possibly be”. Discuss his contributions?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishnadevaraya NCERT 2. Vijayanagara architecture can be broadly classified into religious, courtly and civic architecture. Comment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayanagara_architecture NCERT 3. What do you understand by Two Nation Theory? How was it responsible for India’s partition?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/Tic-Tac-Toe/re-rejecting-twonationtheory/ Contribution of Jyotiba Phule:
https://www.indiatoday.in/educationtoday/featurephilia/story/jyotirao-phule-354369-2016-11-28
Day-25 1.Assess the economic plunder of India by the British Rule especially focusing on East India Company phase.
https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/britain-stole-45-trillion-india-181206124830851.html
https://qz.com/india/1090508/have-we-forgotten-the-starvation-plundering-and-sheerbrutality- of-colonialism/ 2. Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India
from mid-eighteenth century till independence. 3. Why Battle of Plassey is considered as a Turning Point that established the era of British domination and further conquest of India and South Asia. Source: NCERT, Bipin Chandra
Day-26
1. What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name of secularism
https://theprint.in/india/governance/sc-admits-plea-to-lift-ban-on-muslim-women-in-mosquesbut- islam-doesnt-bar-them-at-all/222558/
Day-30
1. Discuss the types of temple architectures in India with special emphasis on Hoysala temple Architecture. 2. Integration of more than 550 princely state was one of the most daunting challenges before independent India. Discuss
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/national-unity-day-hostevents-to-pay-tribute-to-sardar-patel-centre-tells-states-6093592/ 3. Discuss the contribution of sardar Patel in pre and post independent India.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/national-unity-day-host-events-to-pay-tribute-tosardar- patel-centre-tells-states-6093592/
Geography
1.Monsson unpredictability has become a common occurrence because of climate change .What impact it has on agriculture production and farm productivity?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/r-srinivasan/how-not-to-plan-for-a-rainyday/article29576362.ece
Day-4
1.What do you understand by western Disturbances? Discuss its impact on economy and society.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/residual-monsoon-active-over-eastindia-thundershowers-in-south-india/article29582719.ece
Day-11
1.Explain the reasons why October and November are the rainiest month of the year in eastern part of the peninsula.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/monsoon-may-start-towithdraw-in-next-two-days-says-imd/article29616761.ece
NCERT: India Physical 2. Whereas the British planters had developed tea gardens all along the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayas from Assam to Himachal Pradesh, in effect they did not succeed beyond the Darjeeling area. Explain.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/assam-tea-estates-violating-labourlaws/ article29649803.ece
Day-16
1. What do you understand by Indian Ocean dipole? How it affects Indian monsoon and global weather pattern? https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/how-blessings-from-a-delayedweather-event-turns-a-curse-half-a-world-away/article29697315.ece
Day-18 1.What do you understand by dominant caste? Discuss their role in Indian Politics in the last two decades.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-dominant-castedilemma/article29728660.ece
2. Communalism and communal parties and organizations are very much a part of today’s political environment. What do you understand by communalism? Critically examine the causes responsible for the growth of communalism in post independent India?
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/rise-of-communalism/story- 4FeSVnLDOMtctIruBxUYdP.html https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/16421/7/07_chapter%201.pdf
Day-21 1.What is plantation agriculture? What are its salient features? Discuss with example from India
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/plantation-sector-urgedto-think-out-of-the-box/article29751869.ece
2. How is late withdrawal of SW Monsoon a threat to Australia?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/how-blessings-from-a-delayedweather-event-turns-a-curse-half-a-world-away/article29697315.ece
Day-30
1. Why did monsoon this year end with so much rain?
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/why-did-monsoon-end-with-so-much-rain-huntfor- clues-in-indian-ocean-6093741/
Society
Day-1
1. Do we have cultural pockets of small India all over the nation? Elaborate with
examples (Answer in 250 words)
Day-3
1. What do you understand by urban sprawls? What challenges they pose to India’s
urbanization?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/mega-challenges-of-rural urbanmigration/article29577159.ece 2. Realization of India’s demographic potential faces numerous challenges. Discuss
them in brief and suggest measures to overcome them.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/mega-challenges-of-rural-urbanmigration/ article29577159.ece 3. Urban planning needs a review in the wake of rise in urban floods. Comment
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/india-monsoon-rains-bihar-floods- 6049303/ https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/urbanisation/will-indian-cities-again-drown-thismonsoon-- 64755
Day-7
1. What do you understand by Mathus Theory? Do you think there is re-emergence of Malthusian fear in India?
https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu-businessline/20191007/281857235284085 https://www.nytimes.com/1974/02/14/archives/the-ghost-of-malthus-in-south-asia.html
Day-14
1.What do you understand by glass ceiling effect? How it affects working women?
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/opinion-gender-diversity-aids-corporategovernance-11570985393382.html
Day-15
1. Can Universal basic income (UBI) be an alternative to subsidized poverty alleviation
schemes? Critically examine
https://www.news18.com/news/india/rahul-gandhi-says-nobel-prize-winner-abhijit-banerjeehelped-congress-frame-nyay-scheme-2345655.html https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/ubi-an-alternative-to-subsidiesfor- poverty-alleviation-economic-survey/articleshow/56891029.cms https://www.undp.org/content/dam/china/docs/Publications/UNDP-CHUniversal% 20Basic%20Income%20A%20Working%20Paper.pdf https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/necessary-steps-to-endingpoverty/ article26836894.ece
Day-16
1. Critically examine various issue in care economy? Is it fair to women?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/care-economy-uncharitable-towomen/ article29619795.ece
Day-17
1. Education is the most important means of empowering women. Discuss the significance women education for the development process.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/agents-of-change/article29716900.ece
1. What do you understand by empowerment? Discuss how women empowerment is essential for achievement of sustainable empowerment.
https://www.unfpa.org/resources/issue-7-women-empowerment
Day-18
1.What do you understand by dominant caste? Discuss their role in Indian Politics in the last two decades.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-dominant-castedilemma/article29728660.ece
2. Communalism and communal parties and organizations are very much a part of today’s political environment. What do you understand by communalism? Critically examine the causes responsible for the growth of communalism in post independent India?
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/rise-of-communalism/story4FeSVnLDOMtctIruBxUYdP.html https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/16421/7/07_chapter%201.pdf
Day-24
1. Do you think policy of two child norm for government jobs is right for controlling population?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/put-away-the-stick-assamtwo- child-policy-6084678/
Day-29
1. Access to quality sexual and reproductive health care can help end extreme poverty. Examine
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/unintended-pregnancy-puts-mother-child-at-riskwho- study/article29816086.ece
General Studies-2
Polity
Day-1
1. What do you understand by judicial review? Discuss its significance in checking
the abuse of power by the executive. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-test-for-judicial-reviewin- india/article29559503.ece 2. What do you understand by preventive detention? Discuss the safeguards
constitution provides in this regard. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explained-the-jammukashmir-public-safety-act/article29438694.ece
Day-2 1.What do you understand by Sedition? Critically examine Sec 124 A of IPC in the light of various SC judgment
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/sedition-must-go-this-is-the-greatest-tributewe-can-pay-mahatma-gandhi-on-his-150th-birth-anniversary/
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/sedition-and-its-discontents/article26071731.ece 2. Constitutional mechanisms to resolve the inter-state water disputes have failed to
address and solve the problems. In this context, critically examine the Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/jal-jeevan-missionaims- to-give-tap-water-to-all-households-by-2024/article29568145.ece
Day-4 1. What do you understand by judicial overreach? Do you think 2018 SC Judgment in
SC/ST Act case was a judicial overreach? https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/awelcome-rethink-by-supreme-court/ 2. Political parties are the life blood of our entire constitutional system .In this context argue for bringing political parties under the ambit of RTI.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/making-political-partiesaccountable/ article29587748.ece 3. The working of a Constitution does not depend wholly upon the nature of the Constitution. The Constitution can provide only the organs of State such as the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary. The factors on which the working of those organs of the State depend are the people and the political parties they will set up as their instruments to carry out their wishes and their politics. In the light of this statement of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar critically examine the issues plaguing functioning of political parties in India. Suggest reforms.
Day-5
1. Is sedition law reasonable restriction on our freedom of expression guaranteed
under constitution? https://www.thehindu.com/news/top-news-of-october-4-2019-sedition-chargeagainst-49-celebrities-for-open-letter-to-narendra-modi-bjp-sena-alliance-unveils-seat-sharingdeal- for-maharashtra-polls-and-more/article29597380.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/sedition-and-its-discontents/article26071731.ece 2. Discuss the pardoning power of the president. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/Thepower-to-pardon/article12201232.ece
Day-6
1.Do you think citizenship (Amd) Bill goes against Article 14 and Assam Accord?
Critically examine https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/does-the-citizenship-amendment-bill-goagainst-article-14-of-the-constitution/article29605976.ece
Day-7 1. Do you think Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which defines sedition, is a political tool used primarily to silence dissent? What checks SC has
put on its misuse? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/criticism-is-notsedition/ article29611491.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/sedition-annoyance/article29611767.ece https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2019/01/sedition-law-of-india/ https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/2019/10/04/long-read-the-art-of-dissolving-dissent-indiassedition- law-as-an-instrument-to-regulate-public-opinion/ 2. Critically examine the constitutionality of Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016. Do you think it violates the core values of constitution?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-bill-that-undercuts-key-constitutionalvalues/ article29611770.ece Day-8 1. What are quasi-judicial bodies? Critically examine the working of foreigner’s
tribunals in Assam. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/supreme-court-foreigners-tribunalsassam-nrc-6058158/
Day-9
1. What do you understand by fiscal federalism? Do you think there has been steady fiscal centralization in the last five years?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/the-burden-of-public-spending-isgetting- heavy-for-states/article29619853.ece
Day-10 1. Critically examine reservation policy in India. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/oped/ affirmative-action-at-the-crossroads/article29629656.ecehttps://t.me/asksantoshsir
Day-16 1. Selection and appointment of judges has become a bone of contention between the executive and the judiciary. In this context, critically examine the present appointment system of Indian judiciary? Do you think NJAC judgement (2015) of Supreme Court has achieved anything?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/govt-calling-the-supreme-court-shotsnarendra- modi-6070659/ https://www.livelaw.in/columns/4-years-of-njac-judgment-where-is-the-mop-for-judges-appointment-148968 2. Do you think rise of BJP has led to a new” Congress System” in BJP avatar? Are there any structural difference between them?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bjp-seems-tohave-pervaded-every-nook-and-corner-ashwani-kumar/article29693724.ece
Day-20 1.Why sedition law still exists? https://indianexpress.com/audio/the-sandip-roy-show/why-thesedition-law-still-exists-with-chitanshul-sinha/6078597/
Day-21 1. What do you understand by single party dominant political system? How is present one party dominant system different from the previous one?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/the-interviews-blog/if-majoritarian-tendency-isaccompanied-by-personalised-authoritarianism-then-weakening-of-democracy-is-certain/ 2. Discuss the rights under Article 20.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-case-forabjuring-custodial interrogation/article29752191.ece 3. Why PMJAY is different?
https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/what-makes-pmjaystand-out-is-its-focus-on-the-vulnerable-not-just-the-poor-6079482/ 4. What do you understand by nudge? How can it be used for better economic policy
making?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/books/right-kind-ofnudge/ article29751940.ece
Day-23 1.What do you understand by fiscal federalism? Do you think implementation of GST and TOR of 15th Commission has reduced the fiscal autonomy of the states? Suggest measures to strengthen fiscal federalism in India?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/firm-steps-toease-the-fiscal-federalism tension/article29771437.ece
Day-24 1. Compare and contrast the impeachment of US and Indian President.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-power-to-impeach-us-presidentdonald- trump-6084669/ 2. What do you understand by Freedom of Speech? Is it absolute?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/do-public-functionaries-need-a-tightergag/ article29779596.ece
Day-25 1.Indian secularism is rooted in plural tradition and is not based on strict separation between religion and state. Discuss in the context of Article 28.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/oped/should-schools-have-prayers/article29789714.ece
Day-26 1. Do you think ban on the entry of Muslim women in mosques is against constitution?
https://theprint.in/india/governance/sc-admits-plea-to-lift-ban-on-muslim-women-in-mosquesbut- islam-doesnt-bar-them-at-all/222558/ Day-27 1.Critically examine the salient features of the citizenship bill. Why it has met with
protest in north eastern States? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-faces-toughnegotiations-on cab/article29807568.ece
Day-28 1. Discuss the reasons why India lags behind its neighboring countries in combating hunger and malnourishment. What according to you can be done to correct this deplorable situation?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/malnutrition-india-global-hunger-indexreport- 6090638/ Day-29 1.Discuss the power of SC under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution. Do you agree that there is a need for restraint?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/article-142-and-the-needfor-judicial-restraint/article18474919.ece
2. Discuss the historical background of Anti –Defection Law in India. Do you think the Anti –Defection Law has been effective in curbing unprincipled defections and
bringing political stability? https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/rasheeda-bhagat/aaya-ramgaya-ram-time-in-haryana-again/article29815848.ece
Day-30 1. Discuss the issues affecting the functioning of Indian Parliament. Suggest measures to improve its effectiveness.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/to-reform-parliamentary-institutions-v-p-naiduunveils- 15-point-charter/articleshow/71812267.cms 2. Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform
civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/legal-pluralism-in-personal-law/article29825335.ece 3. Discuss the role of NGT in conservation of environment. Also analyze the challenges faced by the institution ,
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national-green-tribunal-reelingunder vacancies/article29821953.ece
International Relations 1.Unresolved water sharing agreements between India and Bangladesh has resulted
into under exploitation of potential for mutual growth. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/oped/ furthering-this-neighbourhood friendship/article29577509.ece
Day-7 1. Why an NSG membership is important for India? Do you think recent demand about
review of India’s No First Use Doctrine has adversely impacted India’s chances?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/from-the-viewsroom/sayinggoodbye- to-nuclear-suppliers-group/article29610855.ece
Day-8 1. Discuss the strategic significance of island nations of Indian Ocean.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/venkaiah-naidu-comoros-africa-visist-indiaforiegn-policy-6058159/ 2. What is the significance of the Pacific region for India? Why is India increasing its engagement with the Island nations of the Pacific?
https://idsa.in/askanexpert/what-is-thesignificance-of-the-pacific-region-for-india
Day-9
India-China relations has assumed global and strategic significance beyond just bilateral dimensions.Comment upon outstanding issues in the relationship which is holding it back.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/regional-disputes-should-be-resolved-peacefullythrough-dialogues-and-consultations-chinese-envoy-sun-weidong/article29618737.ece
Day-11
1. Do you think that China’s emergence as one of the largest trading partners of India had adversely affected the settlement of the outstanding border problem?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/trade-border-dispute-likely-to-dominate-narendramodi- xi-jinping-talks/article29650029.ece 2. What do you understand by Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China? Critically examine India’s apprehensions. Should India join the BRI?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-india-should-join-thebri/ article29635683.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/taking-advantage-of-bri/article26935063.ece
Day-12
RCEP has the potential to become the biggest trading bloc, However Indian industry and farmers are apprehensive against the RCEP trade agreement?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/the-fear-about-rcep-destroying-domesticindustry-is-not-without-reason/article29653981.ece
Day-13 1.Although India is enhancing its ties with Nepal partly because of geopolitical considerations to counter China’s increasing presence, this is not necessarily a bad
thing because Nepal’s economy can benefit from Sino-Indian competition. Examine
Day-14 1. Is China’s expanding footprint in Nepal a threat to India? Examine
https://idsa.in/strategicanalysis/39_2/FutureofIndiaNepalRelations https://idsa.in/jds/5_2_2011_ChinaExpandingFootprintinNepal_skumar
Day-16 1.Who are Kurds? Why is Turkey attacking them in Syria?
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/turkey-attacking-northern-syria-kurds-6071019/
Day-17 1. What are maritime choke points? In this context discuss India-China interests in Indian Ocean.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/restoring-maritime-commons/article29717186.ece 1. Pacific islands are emerging as new battleground for china and the west.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/2163077/pacific-islands-newdiplomatic- battleground-china-and-west
Day-18 1. What is Brexit? Discuss its implications for India and the world.
https://www.thehindu.com/specials/To-be-or-not-to-be-in-EU-all-you-need-to-know-about- Brexit/article14395216.ece
Day-19 1.Do you think Kathmandu –Lhasa rail link will increase China’s influence in Nepal to India’s detriment?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/winning-overnepal/article29737798.ece
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/chinese-president-xi-pledges-nepalese-rs- 56-billion-in-aid-to-nepal/article29673088.ece
Day-20 1. What do you understand by IMF’s Quota system? Discuss the need for quota
reforms in IMF.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-expresses-disappointmentover- lack-of-support-for-imf-quotaincrease/articleshow/71671512.cms
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/a-call-forreform/article18209977.ece 2. Is India’s population boon or bane?
http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/voices/2019/oct/20/indian-population-bomb-is-ticking-2049146.html
Day-21 1. Do you think the growing power asymmetry between India and China adversely
impact India’s ability to have even bilateral relationship with China? Suggest ways in which India can manage this challenge.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/after-mamallapuram-the-reality-ofasymmetry/ article29752756.ece 2.Is globalization dying? Who gained and who lost in the last three decades of globalization?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/is-globalisation-dying-advancedeconomies- are-losing-faith-emerging-markets-better-come-up-with-a-coping-strategy/
Day-22 1. Do you agree India neglected geo-economics and relied heavily on geo politics in its relationship with Nepal, which is now been taken advantage of by China?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/xi-jinping-nepal-visit-narendra-modi-xisummit- india-nepal-relations-6080914/
Day-23 1. Discuss the Indo- china border dispute. Critically review the progress in its resolution.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/leaving-the-door-open-to-a-bordersettlement/ article29771428.ece 2. RCEP is a trade opportunity rather than threat. Comment
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-rcep-as-a-trade-opportunity-rather-thanthreat-11571763527217.html
3. Resolution of economic issues between China and India will require China addressing India’s strategic concerns. Comment https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/opinion-economic-ties-hinge-on-chinaaddressing- strategic-concerns-11571771546140.html Day-24 1.“The long sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order.’Elaborate
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/narendra-modi-skips-nam-summitagain/ article29779894.ece
Day-25 1. Two factors have played an important role in India’s relations with Middle Eastern countries: economics and India’s internal politics. In this context, discuss India’s look west policy https://thediplomat.com/2019/10/is-india-redefining-itsrole-in-the-politics-of-the-middle-east/ 2. Assess how far India has been successful in maintaining a ‘non-aligned’
presence in West Asia, balancing between the three poles of power—i.e. Israel, Iran and Saudi Arabia. https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/india-in-pivotal geographieswest-asia-54432/
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/strategic-ties-migration-oil-key-agenda-of-pm-modissaudi- visit-6086878/ https://www.orfonline.org/research/india-should-strike-right-balance-in-saudi-iran-ties-expert- 50478/ Day-26
1. Critically examine the impact of domestic politicization of India’s foreign policy.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/indias-big-foreign-policy-shakeup/ article29801640.ece
Day-27
1. The vastness and diversity of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and its littorals, and difference in the latters’ overall view of regional security, presents a broad spectrum of challenges therein. How far Indian Ocean Rim Association has been effective in meeting these challenges.
https://mea.gov.in/in-focusarticle. htm?20707/Indian+Ocean+Rim+Association+for+Regional+Cooperation+IORARC https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/redefining-sagar-in-indianocean/ article7248385.ece
Day-29
1. Discuss the factors that led to growth of global Jihadi Terrorism. Do you think even after the death of the most wanted terrorist Badhdadi, these factors still persists?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/death-of-a-terrorist-on-baghdadiskilling/ article29816262.ece 2. Examine the growing defense and security collaboration between India and Soudi Arabia .
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/narendra-modi-saudi-arabia-visitmohammed- bin-salman-al-saud-6092232/ http://diplomacybeyond.com/articles/india-and-saudi-arabia-a-growing-security-and-defencepartnership/ 3. Whether the SCO grows into a successful regional forum depends on its ability to overcome bilateral differences between its members and their respective geopolitical calculations. Comment https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/rajnath-singh-to-representpm- at-sco-meet-in-uzbekistan/articleshow/71798640.cms
Day-30
1.Critically examine impact of US’s current policy in Afghanistan on India. How can India safeguard its interest?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-afghanistanconundrum/article29825197.ece
2. India –Saudi Arabia bilateral relationship has got deepened, broadened and diversified in recent times. Comment
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-signals-deeperenergy-ties-with-saudi-arabia/articleshow/71812318.cms 3. Discuss the main function of International Civil Aviation Organization.
Day-31
1. Discuss the definition of developing countries under Article XVIII of GATT? What are the advantages of developing country status? Do you think US is justified in asking WTO to stop treating certain countries like India as developing countries.
https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/d1who_e.htm https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/still-a-dev 2. Do you think United Nation is losing relevance? Discuss the need for reform
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/about-time-india-got-a-seat-at-the-hightable- 11572456113087.html 3. Argue for permanent seat for India at the UNSC? Discuss the impediments India is facing in its pursuit of a permanent seat in UNSC.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/about-time-india-got-a-seat-at-the-hightable- 11572456113087.html
Governance
Day-1
1. Mental illness Crisis in India needs immediate attention. Elaborate the measures
taken to tackle this growing public health crisis.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/workplace-not-darkplace-employersshould-eliminate-the-stigma-around-discussing-mental-health-at-work/
2. How far the Model Tenancy Act, 2019 can solve the housing crisis and ensure
“housing for all” by 2022.
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pf/good-for-tenants-and-owners-model-tenancyact- takes-checks-most-boxes-119080301054_1.html https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/housing-crisis-untouched/article29559309.ece
3. With the growing job losses in the economy in the wake of economic slowdown,
discuss the need for Discuss the need for comprehensive social security net.
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/indian-gig-workers-may-get-health-disability-andmaternity- benefits-1568867556489.html https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/labour-pains-draft-social-securitycode- has-little-to-offer/article29558641.ece
Day-5
1. Human capital is crucial for economic success of the nation. Discuss the state of
human capital formation in India. Suggest measures to upgrade the same.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/educating-for-growth-to-leave-alegacy- modi-should-be-a-great-education-pm-and-transform-indias-shambolic-schooling/
Day-6
1. What do you understand by healthy aging? Is India’s public health prepared to provide health aging to increasing percentage of elderly population? Discuss various challenges.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2019/oct/06/healthy-ageing-needs-public-health- 2043766.html
https://www.who.int/ageing/healthy-ageing/en/
Day-8
1. India cannot provide a better quality of life to its citizens unless it maintains rapid economic growth on a sustained basis for at least the next two decades. And rapid economic growth will not be sustainable unless there are investments in human capital, especially if the demographic dividend is to be meaningful. Discuss
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-the-lead-china-has-taken-over-india-inthe- past-two-decades-11570529734318.html https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/india-needs-to-bolster-investment-in-humancapital/article27004282.ece
Day-9 1.The water crisis faced by India is mainly because of water mis-governance. In this context critically comment upon NITI Aayog strategy for water resources in Strategy for new India @75.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/rethinking-water managementissues/article29620863.ece 2. Discuss the key highlights of recent Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey released by the government.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rural-children-breastfed-moresurvey/ article29621019.ece
3. Civil service reforms for $ 10 Economy
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/economic-slowdown-civil-servicereform- 6059630/
Day-14 1. Lack of access by women to education and training also has a striking impact on
nutrition. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/education-for-mothers-directly-linked-to-betternutrition- for-children-survey/article29674697.ecehttps://www.theguardian.com/globaldevelopment- professionals-network/gain-partner-zone/womens-empowerment-nutrition
2. The success of a transparent government lies not in an increase in
the number of RTI applications but in the fact that RTI applications reduce in spite of the RTI process being completely accessible to people. In this context, examine the recent amendment to the RTI Act https://indianexpress.com/article/india/amit-shah-right-to-information-rti-modi-government- 6066475/ https://www.prsindia.org/theprsblog/explainer-right-information-amendment-bill-2019
Day-15 1.According to recent nutrition survey still too many children are in the grip of severe malnutrition. Why existing intervention have failed them?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/too-many-children-are-still-in-thegrip- of-severe-acute-malnutrition-why-existing-interventions-have-failed-them/
2. What do you understand by evidence based policy making? How can it be used in
India to improve effectiveness of public policies?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/abhijit-banerjee-nobel-prize-randomisedcontrol-trials-economics-6069255/
3. ‘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.
Day-16 1. What do you understand by mass rapid transit system? Can it be solution to sustainable urban transport in Indian cities?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/puttinglight- rails-into-the-urban-mass-transit-mix-is-a-welcome-development/article29692613.ece
Day-17 1.What is Global hunger Index? Why India trails in Global Hunger index despite high economicgrowth?
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/global-hunger-index-why-india-trails-6072465/ 2. The Right to Information Act is a path-breaking legislation which signals the march from darkness of secrecy to dawn of transparency." What hurdles do the citizens face in obtaining information from the government? Explain how the reluctance of the government to part with information under R.T.I. can be addressed
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-officials-violate-rti-act-with-impunity-sayscic/ article29714610.ece 3. In a digital economy data is the central resource. In the light of the statement discuss the need for comprehensive data policy in India.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/takingnational-data-seriously/article29716990.ece Can Ready to Use Therapeutic Food can be a solution to severe acute malnutrition (SAM)?
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/peanut-paste-not-a-solution-for-severemalnutrition- study/article29714078.ece https://www.downtoearth.org.in/coverage/the-malnutrition-bazaar-41624
Day-18 1.What do you understand by mass rapid transit system? Can it be solution to sustainable urban transport in Indian cities?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/puttinglight-rails-into-the-urban-mass-transit-mix-is-a-welcome-development/article29692613.ece
Day-19 Decoding GHI: Where did GHI 2019 went wrong in India’s case
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/decoding-ghi 2019/articleshow/71655420.cms?from=mdr
Day-23 1. The commercialisation of India’s health sector in the last two decades has exacerbated the traditional power asymmetry between healthcare providers and
patients. In this context, discuss the need for instituting patients’ rights. https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-legal-remedy-for-patients-mental-health- 6082726/
2. Analyze the social determinants of mental illness. Critically examine the Bio-medical model of care in mental Healthcare Act. How can gap in mental health care services be briged?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/mental-health-isnt-getting-dueattention/ article29770212.ece
Day-24
1. Critically review the law regarding corporate whistle-blowing in India. Do you think establishing a centralsed whistle blower mechanism under the auspices market regulator is the best way to solve this problem?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/india-needs-a-centralised-repositoryfor- lodging-corporate-whistle-blower-complaints/article29779178.ece 2. Discuss the problem of drinking water in India. How will Jal Jeevan meet this challenge? Mission
https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-economic-times/20191024/282260962245049
Day-25
1. Analyze the impact of microfinance on poverty reduction. https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/what-micro-lenders-must-do-tosafeguard- their-customers-11571935624945.html http://www.irdindia.in/journal_ijrdmr/pdf/vol2_iss4/5.pdf https://www.findevgateway.org/sites/default/files/mfg-en-paper-does-the-microfinancereduce- poverty-in-india-propensity-score-matching-based-on-a-national-level-household-data- 2006_0.pdf
Day-26
1. How is India’s TB problem linked to its poor ranking on Global hunger Index?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-tuberculosis-healthhunger- 6088400/ 2. Do you think recent RTI rules notified by the government would change Central Information Commission into a caged parrot?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/centre-notifies-rti-rulesfor- cic-ics-tenure-cut-to-3-years/articleshow/71769584.cms 3. Discuss the significance of Jan Soochna Portal in bringing transparency and accountability in governance.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/a-lifeline-called-jansoochna/ article29802195.ece
Day-28
1. An anti-poverty scheme that seeks to dissolve itself over time is the only scheme which is going to really work. In the light of the statement analyze Unnati scheme linked to MNREGA
https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/towards-true-unnati-and-endingmgnrega/ 1747404/ 2. Corporate India plays a pivotal role in facilitating nation building and efficient corporate governance is critical for bolstering India’s economic growth. In this context, do you understand by corporate governance?
3. Discuss the role of independent director in corporate governance. Do you think online test for independent directors will lead to good corporate governance?
https://www.businessstandard.com/article/economy-policy/online-test-for-independent-directors-may-becounterproductive-say-experts-119102700594_1.html https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/exam-for-independent-directors-wont-guaranteebetter- policing/1747399/
Day-29
1. Besides creating infrastructure for basic amenities, AMRUT Mission also focuses on Reforms and capacity building of the ULBs. Discuss
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/second-round-ofsmart-cities-mission-may-roll-out-in-2020/article29816127.ece
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/vision-for-our-cities-centralpoliciesgovernment-schemes-pm-modi-5695051/ 2. Discuss the role of Competition Commission of India in checking abuse of dominant position in market and maintaining fair competition.
https://m.economictimes.com/industry/services/retail/e-commerce-firms-deeply-engaged-inpredatory-pricing-says-cait/articleshow/63582475.cms
Day-31
1. The presence of silos and hierarchy in the administrative structure is the biggest hindrance in the national development. Comment
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1589741 2. Aspirational District Programme is a laboratory of various cutting-edge governance reforms.Comment
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-new-kind-of-government-niti-aayogaspirational-districts-programme-6095138/ https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/breaking-the-kalahandisyndrome/ article29813862.ece
General Studies-3
Economy
Day-1
1. Do you think recent bank merger has led to creation of too many too big to fail banks
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/news-analysis/bank-mergers-are-we-creatingmore-too-big-to-fail-banks/article29554459.ece
2. Can Gandhi an economics lead to inclusive growth? In this context, critically examine gandhiji’s economic ideas
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/mahatma-gandhi-sgrowth-model-poor-on-economics-rich-on-vision-11569919466653.html 3. China is not the first country to move from underdeveloped to developed status. It is the first country to compress that journey into just four decades. What lessons China’s transformations has for India.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/chinapeoples-republic-70th-anniversary-6042685/
Day-2
1. Gandhian economic ideas: Will any of the work today?
2. Critically examine measures taken by government to double farmer’s income? How
far we from doubling the income
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agribusiness/were-on-track-to-doubling-farmers-income-ashok-dalwai/article29565133.ece
3. Can Gandhi vision fix today’s farm crisis?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/howgandhis-vision-can-fix-todays-farm crisis/article29564553.ece
Day-4
1. What do you understand by structural reforms in Indian economy?
https://www.firstpost.com/business/india-economic-summit-many-more-structural-reforms-inoffing-to-propel-growth-says-niti-aayog-ceo-amitabh-kant-7446251.html
Day-5
1. Lower rates and fiscal stimulus alone will not spur growth. Structural constraints,
economic and financial, needs to be addressed. In the light of the statement, discuss
the various structural constraints and suggest reforms. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/monetary-easing-is-fine-but-notenough/ article29597819.ece 2. Examine the factors for present cyclical slowdown in the economy.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/monetary-easing-is-fine-but-notenough/ article29597819.ece 3. Discuss the need for comprehensive governance reforms in the Indian banking.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/niti-aayogs-rajiv-kumar-for-morereforms-in-banking-sector/article29598082.ece https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/the-new-government-must-getdown- to-the-task-of-governance-reforms-at-psbs/article27178859.ece
Day-6
1. Critically examine feasility of PPP framework in development of mass rapid urban transport with suitable examples.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2019/oct/06/time-todump-public-private-partnership-model-in-crucial-infra-projects-2043726.html
Day-7
1.India agriculture suffers from low productivity which is main reason for rampant rural poverty.Discuss the factors of low productivity. Critically examine efforts made to improve agriculture productivity.
https://www.prsindia.org/policy/discussion-papers/state-agriculture-india
http://www.economicsdiscussion.net/agriculture/causes-of-the-low-productivity-of-agriculture-inindia/2264 http://www.economicsdiscussion.net/agriculture/low-productivity/8-main-causes-of-low-productivityin-indian-agriculture-with-remedies/14168 2. There is increasing evidence that growth of agriculture productivity has levelled off
and there is further decline in yield growth on account of multiple factors. Discuss the
factors leading to this decline. Also suggest its implications for the country. https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu-business-line/20191007/
Day-8
1. Make a comparison between Chinese and India’s economic and social progress in the last two decades. What explains the gap?
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-the-lead-china-has-taken-over-india-inthe- past-two-decades-11570529734318.html 2. What is blue economy?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/venkaiahnaidu-comoros-africa-visist-india-foriegn-policy-6058159/ 3. What do you understand by black money? Critically examine government’s effort to
control black money. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/india-gets-firsttranche-of-swiss-bank-account-details/videoshow/71478704.cms 4. What do you understand by employment elasticity? Do you think falling employment elasticity has impact on the multiplier impact of the economic growth?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-gdp-growth-fiscal-deficiteconomic- slowdown-6058167/
Day-9
1. Critically examine the feasibility and viability of Zero Budget Natural Farming.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/stirring-up-the-truth-about-zbnf/article29620843.ece
Day-10
1. Discuss the challenges in adoption of EVs in India
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/electric-vehicles-the-road-ahead-has-tobe- carefully-mapped/article29616997.ece 2. What do you understand by economic competitiveness? Assess India’s economic competitiveness.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-slips-10-places-to-68th-on-global-competitiveness-index-singapore-on-top/article29624151.ece
Day-11
1. Can economic growth be the principal means of poverty removal? Examine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/indias-fall-on-the-competitivenessindex- is-a-reminder-of-its-failings/article29649177.ece https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/artificial-intelligence-india-niti-aayog-
6063205/ 2. Revival of the rural economy is a must for revival of Indian economy .Critically comment upon the recent steps taken by government and RBI to revive the economy.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion
3.Is there a case for a strong rupee?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/isthere-a-case-for-a-strong-rupee/article29649217.ece 4.Analyze India’s fall in performance on the Global Competitiveness Index.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/indias-fall-on-the-competitivenessindex- is-a-reminder-of-its-failings/article29649177.ece
Day-12
1.The current slowdown in the economy is structural rather than cyclical. Do you agree with this opinion?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-policy-way-outindian-economy-slowdown-gdp-growth-6064974/
Day-13 1.Has Indian slowdown bottomed out?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/hasindias-growth-slowdown-bottomed-out/article29573774.ece
Day-14 1.What are FPOs? How can they be leveraged to help farmers realize the true value of their output?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/budget-2019-tohelp-marginal-cultivators-government-proposes-10000-farmer-producerorganisations/ articleshow/70100355.cms?from=mdr https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/tomatoes-onions-potatoes-price-hikeindian- farmers-6067813/ 2.Can direct buying by organized retailers from farmer producer organizations (FPOs) through contract farming, bypassing the mandi system, should be encouraged.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/tomatoes-onions-potatoes-price-hikeindian- farmers-6067813/
Day-15 1. What do you understand by inflation targeting? Do you think this is responsible for stress in the financial sector?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/financial-stability-and-the-rbi/article29683455.ece https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/inflation-mirage-ormonster/ articleshow/69123254.cms?from=mdr https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-why-inflation-targeting-in-the-country-isa- rip-roaring-success-1559497362263.html 2.How to do 5 trillion economy by 2024: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editpage/how-to-do-5-trillion-by-2024-next-steps-after-corporate-tax-rejig-cut-personal-taxesreform-labour-laws-sell-assets/ 3.How India can enter global supply chain?:
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/how-india-can-enter-global-supplychains/ article29682894.ece
Day-16 1. A Global carbon tax can help to mitigate climate change, however it raises few contentious issues which divides the developed and developing world. Discuss
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-what-a-carbon-tax-can-and-can-t achieveagainst-climate-change-11571163318243.htm
Day-17 1. Why is manufacturing important for Indian economy? In this context, discuss what is Make in India mission and Why did it fail?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/for-a-wider-food-menu/article29693426.ece https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/the-make-in-india-flop-show/711912/ https://scroll.in/article/917818/why-the-modi-governments-make-in-india-scheme-failed-to-deliverwhat-it-promised 2. What is gig economy? How it is disrupting the job market in India
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/r-srinivasan/the-coming-disruptionin- indias-job-market/article29711633.ece 3. Livestock is an integral part of India’s agricultural economy. Discuss in the light of national Livestock Policy and recent 20th Livestock Census
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/livestock-population-in-indiarises- 46-to-nearly-536-m-shows-census/article29708130.ece http://dahd.nic.in/sites/default/filess/NLP%202013%20Final11.pdf 4.Is Zero Budget natural farming really zero budget farming? Can Zero Budget natural
farming change Indian farmer’s fate? https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/india-file/zbnfspells-amogh-benefits-for-this-farmer/article29722937.ece
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/india-file/ground-results-validate-zero-budgetnatural-farming-subhash-palekar/article29723018.ece
Day-18 1. Critically examine Mahatma Gandhi’s economic idea. Are they relevant today?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/bapu-your-work-isnt-over-mahatmagandhi- gandhian-values-6074932/ 1. Critically examine FCI’s Buffer stock policy. Do you think it needs to change? 2. Shift in the cropping pattern can only help India prevent impeding water crisis?
Both: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/get-rid-of-mountains-of-surplusgrains/ https://in.reuters.com/article/india-wheat-food-malnutrition-crops/as-crops-rot-millions-go-hungry-inindia-idINDEE86101620120702 3. What can India do to overcome slowdown?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/whatcan-india-do-to-overcome-the-global-slowdown/article29728359.ece 4. Discuss the role of fiscal policy in the economic development? How can fiscal policy be used to attain inclusive growth?
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-an-inclusivestrategy-for-india-to-revive-its-economic-growth-11571333696520.html 5. On one hand India has the largest number of hungry and malnourished children and adults in the world and on the other, it has mountains of grains rotting in FCI god owns. Can you explain this paradox?
https://in.reuters.com/article/india-wheat-food-malnutrition-crops/ascrops-rot-millions-go-hungry-in-india-idINDEE86101620120702 Day-19
1. Do you think robots will worsen India’s unemployment problem? Critically Examine
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-unemployment-problemmay- worsen-as-robots-snatch-away-jobs/article29731261.ece 2. Argue for and against privatizing Public sector enterprises? Do you think PSUs have a role in a liberalized economy?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/viewselling-pses-improves-efficiency-frees-government-to-do-the-business-its-meant-todo/articleshow/71655897.cms
Day-21 1.Critically examine the effectiveness of agri credit and agri subsidy. Do they really help small and marginal farmers?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/overhaulfarm-credit-and-subsidy/ 2. Do you think rather than corporate tax cut, government spending on MNREGA would have been a good decision?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/abhijit-banerjee-interview-government-shouldreverse- cuts-on-corporate-taxes-expand-pm-kisan-to-include-landlesslabourers/ article29751910.ece 3. Is GDP a good indicator of happiness of the population?
https://www.economist.com/scienceand- technology/2019/10/17/how-to-reveal-a-countrys-sense-over-the-years-of-its-own-wellbeing https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/03/here-s-what-the-path-to-happiness-can-teach-usabout- development/
Day-22
1. GDP is a means, not an end. How far GDP reflects quality of life of the people. How can quality of life of average people be improved?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/gdp-is-a-means-not-an-end/article29760592.ece 2. The weakest link in the Indian economy are MSMEs. Examine the challenges faced by the sector? Suggest measures to reinvigorate them in the light of RBI’s committee report on MSME.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-lessons-we-could-learn-fromkremer- s-o-ring-theory-11571678847838.html
Day-23
1.Data from the Livestock Census suggests that economic calculations underpin rural economy.Comment
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/cattle-story-datafrom-the-livestock-census-suggests-that-economic-calculations-underpin-rural-economy/
Day-24 1. India’s trade policy faces multiples challenges. Discuss the need for new trade
policy in order to overcome these challenges.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/indias-newtrade-policy-should-address-both-domestic-foreign-challenges/article29766694.ece
Day-25
1.What is World Bank ease of doing business index? Analyze its composition. Explain the improvement in India’s rank
Day-26
1. What do you understand by informalisation of workforce? Explain the reasons for fall in organised sector employment. Why this trend I a cause of worry for us?
https://indianexpress.com/article/business/study-commissioned-by-pm-council-ever-since- 2012-india-inc-prefers-to-hire-labour-minus-a-contract-6088582/
Day-29 1. Critically analyze the various salient features of draft Seed Bill.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/new-seeds-bill-seems-to-have-watereddown- suggestions-of-parliamentary-panel/article29815144.ece
Day-30
In the view of the declining average size of land holdings in India which has made agriculture nonviable for a majority of farmers, should contract farming and land
leasing be promoted in agriculture? Critically evaluate the pros and cons. How an interests of farmers can be safegaurded?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-becomes-first-state-in-country-toget-law-on-contract-farming/article29827375.ece
Day-31
1. Are e-commerce threat to brick and mortar retail shops? Critically examine government
regulation of e-commerce https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/over-regulation-ofe- commerce-could-stifle-its-growth-11572453905297.html 2. What do you understand by inverted duty structure? How do they affect Indian
manufacturing? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/a-manufacturinggame- changer-indias-duty-structure-is-inverted-it-must-be-set-right-side-up-for-globalcompetitiveness/ 3.Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why there is gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-era-of-fdi-drivengrowth-is-over/article29834247.ece
Environment
Day-1
1.Do you think Waste to energy plants are the solution to India’s solid waste problem? Critically examine
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/waste/burn-it-all-58827
2. Disaster preparedness is the first step in disaster management mapping will help in disaster mitigation in the case of landslides.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/26-years-on-the-latur-quake-hastaught- us-many-lessons/article29559392.ece
Day-5 1.FRA was a historic act to undo the injustice done to the tribals,however it’s implementation has been tardy. Discuss
https://india.mongabay.com/2018/12/forest-rights-act-a-decade-oldbut-implementation-remains-incomplete/
Day-6 1. What are extreme weather events? Is India disaster management architecture
prepared to handle such extreme events?
http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/voices/2019/oct/06/learning-to-live-withweather- extremes-2043047.html Day-9 1. Examine the impact of climate change on ocean ecosystem and cryosphere
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/clean-tech/the-oceans-are-set-toboil/ article29619457.ece Day-13 1. Analyze the causes for loss of biodiversity? Do you think organic farming can help
restore it?
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/sikkim-sees-surge-in-butterflybiodiversity/ article29667459.ece
Day-14 1. Plastic Pollution has emerged as the greatest threat to ocean ecosysytem.Discuss
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/foreignplastic-invades-great-nicobar-island/article29674608.ece
Day-16 1. What do you understand by agro biodiversity? Explain its significance for food and
nutritional security? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/for-a-wider-foodmenu/ article29693426.ece Day-17 1.What do you understand by ecological crisis? Can it be tackled by technology?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/not-green-but-greenwash/article29717161.ece Day-18 1. Differentiate between adaptation and mitigation strategies to tackle climate change?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/focus-of-climate-financeneedstochange/article29727365.ece
Day-21 1. What are green crackers? How effective they will be curbing pollution?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/green-crackers-short-on-sound-andlight- high-on-confusion/article29747151.ece
Day-23 1. What do you understand by Ozone Hole? Review the effort by the world community to check it.
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-2019-ozone-hole-is-the-smallest-on-record-since-itsdiscovery Day-24
1. Staggered work hour to beat traffic:
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/staggered-work-hours-may-help-beattraffic/ article29778440.ece 2. Only sustainable consumption can lead to sustainable development.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/development-lessons-from-mahatmagandhi- sustainable-consumption-production-6084674/ Day-27 1. What are green crackers? https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/howgreen-are-deepavali-crackers/article29807948.ece 2. Discuss the vulnerability of oil spills along Indian coastlines. In this context, analyze National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/no-oil-spillage-from-stranded-oiltanker- off-goa-coast-govt/article29807439.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/Tarred-by-the-oil-spill/article17182199.ece Day-30 1.Climate change will pose various challenges to coastal India. How can India build climate resilient coastal infrastrucure?
https://www.orfonline.org/research/making-indias-coastalinfrastructure-climate-resilient-challenges-and-opportunities-54330/ https://indianexpress.com/article/india/36-million-indians-may-face-annual-floods-by- 2050-due-to-sea-level-rise-study-6093630/ 2. Single use plastic is only part of what is truly a massive challenge that is management of all kinds of plastic. Comment
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/cities-at-crossroads-in-a-plastic-world- 6093444/
Science and Technology
Day-1
1.What do you understand by innovation? Discuss its significance in achieving the goal of $5 Trillion economy. Enumerate measures taken by GOI to encourage innovation.
2. Why is India aiming to build its own space station? Discuss the possible challenges
in achieving this?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/isro-to-demonstratedocking-of-satellites-next-year-says-sivan/article29558585.ece
Day-3 1. What do you understand by weather modification? Discuss few techniques
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/red-weapons-blue-skies-china-cpcanniversary- parade-xi-jinping-6049357/http://www.geoengineeringmonitor.org/cat/technologies/weather-modification/
Day-4 1. ISRO’s plan for human spaceflight has a lot of technological challenges. Comment
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/the-interviews-blog/the-document-should-clearlystate- isros-objectives-how-it-plans-to-execute-the-missions-and-what-these-will-achieve/ 2.Applications of Drones are not limited to the military world only. Discuss civilian application of drone.
https://www.livemint.com/
Day-6 1. What do you understand by gene editing? Critically examine its pros and cons.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/igib-finds-a-protein-with-better-precision-in-geneediting/article29605104.ece https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/what-is-genome-editing/article19481402.ece
Day-11 1. What do you understand by encryption? Do you think end to end encryption used by OTT raise security concerns? Critically examine
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/traiott-service-providers-whatsapp-user-data-encryption-6063219/ Data is the foundation of smart cities / infrastructure .Comment https://www.livemint.com/brand-stories/-data-is-the-foundation-of-smart-cities- 11569927235715.html
Day-15 1. What do you understand by big data? How can it help Indian farmers and agriculture?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/convention-on-big-data-inagriculture-at-hyderabad-from-october-16-18/article29655154.ece 2. FCI is a central agency tasked with procuring food grains from farmers, distributing it under the subsidized PDS and maintaining buffer stocks of food grains. However, some of the challenges it facing include carrying buffer stocks way in excess of buffer stocking norms, wastage of grains due to lack of proper storage facilities, improper labour management and proxy labour etc. Suggest some measures on the lines of Shanta kumar committee recommendations.
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/granaries-overflowing-food-depts-sos-to-mea-sendwheat- rice-as-aid-to-deserving-countries-6069238/ https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/with-stocks-piling-up-fci-isin- deep-trouble/article29268321.ece https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/height-of-inefficiency-govts-foodgrain-stocks- 2-7-times-the-buffer-norm-highest-in-six-years/1568992/
Day-16 1.What is microbial fuel cell?
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/microbial-fuel-cellstechnology-that-enabled-a-fern-to-take-its-own-selfies-6071048/
Day-17 1. What do you understand Artificial intelligence? What are various categories of AI? Discuss the transformative impact of AI? Do you think India is prepared to harness it?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/intelligence-of-the-future-6072399/ https://niti.gov.in/writereaddata/files/document_publication/NationalStrategy-for-AIDiscussion- Paper.pdf
Day-24 1. What are stablecoins? How are they different from earlier cryptocurrencies?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/will-stablecoin-revitalisecryptocurrencies/ article29778904.ece 2. What are quantum computes? Discuss its significance.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/tech/google-claims-quantum-supremacy-with-sycamorechip-that-outcomputes-modern-supercomputers/story-GywzmK3D33rtjgP5uTBiPI.html
Day-26 1. What are transfats? Discuss its impact on human health. 2. What do you understand by Genome? How genome sequencing can help? In this context discuss IndiGen initiative.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/csir-carries-out-genomesequencing- to-aid-detection-of-genetic-diseases/article29799164.ece Day-27 1.Factors such as climate change, shortage of labour and food security concerns have propelled the industry into seeking more innovative approaches to protecting and improving crop yield. As a result, AI is steadily emerging as part of the industry’s technological evolution. Discuss
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assam-tea-eyes-ai-route-torecovery/article29807864.ece 2.What are organaids? How can this be used for therapeutic purposes? Are there any ethical concerns?
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/mimic-organs-can-organoids-derivedfrom-stem-cells-be-used-in-disease-treatments/article29807935.ece
3.What is Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSC)? Discuss its applications and significance?
https://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/6.htm 4. What is cloud computing? Discuss its applications.
Day-30 1. What is edge computing? How it is different from cloud computing?
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/from-the-cloud-computing-moves-to-theedge- 6093733/ Day-31 1. What are cyber threats? How do they affect us and what can we do?
https://www.thehindu.com/business/october-has-seen-most-ghoulish-cyber-attacks-eversays- mcafee/article29834604.ece https://preyproject.com/blog/en/what-are-cyber-threats-how-they-affect-you-what-to-doabout-them/
Disaster Management
1.Community is the first line of defense in the event of disasters. In this context,
discuss community based disaster management. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/eteditorials/ india-can-and-must-curb-flood-deaths/ https://ndma.gov.in/en/community-based-disaster-risk-reduction-and-management.html
Security Day-6 1. Analyse various security threats posed by drones. In this context, discuss the need
for Counter Unmanned Aerial System Protection.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2019/oct/06/india-plans-blueprint-fordrone-attack-2043733.html https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/exclusive-blueprint-for-anti-drone-technology-at-topindian- airports-soon-1602286-2019-09 23?utm_source=JioXpressNews&utm_medium=JioXpressNews&utm_campaign=JioXpressNews
Day-10 1.Discuss the causes of desertification in India. In this context, explain how green wall
will help to arrest this trend? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/government-plans-1400km-long-greatgreen-wall-of-india/articleshow/71496260.cms https://weather.com/en-IN/india/news/news/2019-10-09-land-degradation-1400-km-long-green-wallnorthwest-india
Day-11 1. India’s proximity to two of the world’s biggest illicit opium-growing regions (Golden triangle and golden crescent) has enhanced her internal security concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities such as gunrunning, money laundering and human.
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-golden-triangle-and-the-great-drug-game- 11570725896660.htmlhttps://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-golden-triangle-andthe- great-drug-game-11570725896660.html https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1526315
Day-15 1. Do you think absence of central anti-terror body is a hurdle in countering terrorism effectively? Critically examine the proposal of National Counter Terrorism center?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/absence-of-central-antiterror- body-a-hurdle-says-nsa-ajit-doval/articleshow/71587114.cms http://www.indiandefencereview.com/national-security-do-we-need-state-law-or-nctc-orsomething-else/ https://idsa.in/idsacomments/IndiasCounterTerrorismPoliciesareMiredinSystemicWeaknesses_ gkanwal_140512 2. Critically examine the role of media in countering the threat of terrorism?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/if-media-is-quiet-about-attacks-terrorism-will-enddoval- quotes-thatcher/article29679685.ece 3. Fake Indian currency notes pose huge security and socio –economic problem. Discuss the
challenge posed by them and strategy to tackle them. https://www.vifindia.org/article/2012/march/05/Counterfeit-currency-threat-to-india-sinternal- security
Day-17 1. The appointment of chief of defense staff can transform India’s national security.
Critically examine
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/light-on-national-security-6072397/ 2. What do you understand by AI Spring? Discuss the factors responsible for it?
https://niti.gov.in/writereaddata/files/document_publication/NationalStrategy-for-AIDiscussion- Paper.pdf 3. Discuss the NITI Aayog National Strategy for AI.
https://niti.gov.in/writereaddata/files/document_publication/NationalStrategy-for-AIDiscussion- Paper.pdf
Day-18 1. Critically review the genesis of Naga Movement. Do you think the 2015 Naga Peace deal will put an end to the movement?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-path-tonaga-accord-nagaland-peace-talks-6074996/ 2. Indian Police still remains colonial in outlook. In this context, critically discuss the issues facing Indian Police.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/reform-notcompliance-indian-policing-system-anti-torture-law-amit-shah-6074979/ 3. Discuss the need for anti-torture law in India? How far anti –torture law can be a panacea against torture by Indian Police. What are other areas which need immediate attention?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/exorcising-third-degree-torutre-policeforce- amit-shah-6032055/ https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/reform-notcompliance- indian-policing-system-anti-torture-law-amit-shah-6074979/
Day-21 1. How facial recognition system can be an aid to policing?
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/how-a-pioneering-facial-recognition-system-and-amobile- app-are-improving-policing-6079493/
Day-22 1. Discuss the need for comprehensive criminal justice reforms in India.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-road-map-for-criminal-justicereforms/ article29760563.ece
2. Internet has emerged as a potent tool to cause unimaginable disruption to the democratic polity. In the light of the statement discuss the need to regulate social media. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/social-media-regulations-tobe-ready-by-january-2020-centre-to-supreme-court-11571664731405.html
Day-23 1. Examine the security risks posed by drones. In this context, discuss the need to induct drones in both offensive and defensive security strategy.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/view-india-needs-to-expand-its dronestrategy/articleshow/71711262.cms 2.What’s new in NCRB?
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-whats-new-in-crimereport-and-the-data-6082764/
Day-24 1.Law for mob lynching: is it suffient? https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/thelaw-isnt-enough-ncrb-data-mob-lynching-6084672/ Day-27 1. What do you understand by community policing? 2. What are fake news? How social media is used to propagate fake news? Day-30 1. International civil aviation laws provide all countries complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above their territory. What do you understand by ‘airspace’ what are the implications of these laws on the space above this airspace? Discuss the challenges which this poses and suggest ways to contain the threat.
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/flightcarrying-national-leaders-not-subject-to-its-provisions-icao-on-pak-s-airspace-denial-to-modi-splane-1613541-2019-10-29
2. Discuss cyber security threat to critical infrastructure in the wake of recent attacks on Kudankulam Nuclear Plant. How should India deal with such
threats? https://www.medianama.com/2019/10/223-editorial-cyber-warfare-criticalinfrastructure/ https://thewire.in/government/npcil-cyber-attack-kudankulam
General Studies-4 Ethics Day-1 1.It's like knowledge. A little knowledge makes one arrogant, a little more reasonable and the final makes one humble. Youthful arrogance mellows into affable modesty as one grows old and it finally sublimates into self-effacing humility. Discuss the relevance of the statement
Day-2
1. “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in
harmony”-Mahatma Gandhi. What do you understand by the quote
https://philosiblog.com/2011/11/07/happiness-is-when-what-you-think-what-you-say-andwhat- you-do-are-in-harmony/ 2. “The earth has enough to satisfy every man’s need but not every mans’ greed”
Mahatma Gandhi. Discuss the relevance of the quote in present context.
3. What do you understand by idealism? Gandhiji was
4. What is hypocrisy? Do you Indians are hypocrite?
5. What sets Mahatma Gandhiji apart from other is that he practices what he preached
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/the-mahatma-in-the-modernera/ article29567670.ece 6. Rights and duties are complimentary and inseparable. In the light of the above
statement discuss why Mahatma Gandhi gave more importance to duty over rights. 7. “For me, it is enough to know the means. Means and end are convertible terms in my philosophy of life.”- Mahatma Gandhi Discuss why Mahatma Gandhi gave more importance to means. Do you agree with him?
https://www.gandhiashramsevagram.org/voice-of-truth/gandhiji-on-means-and-ends.php 8. What do you understand by Niskama Karma of Gita? Is it practical to follow in
today’s time.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/mahatma-gandhi-150th-birth-anniversary-gandhiand- the-gita/article29568910.ece 9. What do you mean by quality of service? Do you think quality of services of
government is good? Give reasonshttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/if-we-delay-we-will-pay-irctcpromises-tejas-passengers/article29565680.ece
Day-3 1. Loyalty to country always. Loyalty to government when it deserves it. Is it possible? Explain with examples
2. What do you understand by concept of Daridranarayan?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mahatma-gandhi-jayanti-indiaindependence- movement-sewa-6049341/ 3. What do you understand by the doctrine of trusteeship? Does it has any relevance in present time? 4. Distinguish between coercion and persuasion? Which technique is sustainable?
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/miles-to-go-before-becoming-open-defecationfree/ article29577319.ece
Day-4 1. What do you understand by conflict of interest?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/bcci-conflict-of-interest-controversy-dravidganguly-sachin-tendulkar-6052488/ 2. What is the significance of silence?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mahatma-gandhi-teachings-booksideology- 6052403/
Day-5 1. What do you understand by biases? How do they affect our judgment?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-inc-scrambles-to-weed-outbiases-at-workplace/articleshow/71448897.cms 2. Do you think non-performance of duty and obstruction in duty can be considered
as corruption? https://indianexpress.com/article/india/cbdt-pramod-chandra-mody-alka-tyagicbdt-6054332/
Day-6
1.What do you understand by spiritual politics of Mahatma Gandhi? How did he
brought spirituality in politics? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/spiritual-journeys-ofthe-mahatma/article29604273.ece
Day-7 1. Why truth is considered most important value in our life? How it is related to
peace?
https://www.speakingtree.in/blog/the-need-for-human-values 2. What is intellectual integrity? 3. What do you consider by post truth? How post truth is corrupting intellectual integrity?
4. What are constitutional values? https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-bill-thatundercuts- key-constitutional-values/article29611770.ece
Day-8 1. It is seen that people who witness accident do not come to forward help accident victims. How can citizens be motivated to help accident victims? Suggest innovative measures.
https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/delhi-cm-launches-farishte-dilli-ke-1607108-2019- 10-08 Day-9 1. Discuss the significance of fearlessness in our life.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mahatma-gandhi-for-the-last-man- 6059640/ 2.Why we need Gandhi today?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mahatmagandhi- for-the-last-man-6059640/
Day-10 1. Discuss the linkage between Attitude and Behaviour. How can people behavior be
changed?
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/modify-mass-behaviour-first-to-changeundesirable-attitudes-11570641712182.html
Day-11 1. Explain gandhiji’s trusteeship doctrine. Do you think it can make
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/mahatma-gandhi-wealth-6063201/ 2. How can Police be made more gender sensitive? Can reservation of women in
police force be the way forward? https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/women-essential-in-policeforces-sc/article29649510.ece
Day-12 1. What do you understand by patriarchy? How it impacts women in society?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/in-combat-roles-the-need-forwomens-
fairer-participation-in-the-military-as-in-the-workforce/
Day-13 1.What do you understand by character? Discuss the role of education in building character.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/character-and-the-language-of-virtues/
Day-14 1. What do you understand by social media ethics?
https://www.asha.org/Practice/ethics/Ethical-Use-of-Social-Media/ https://www.compukol.com/social-media-ethics-and-etiquette/ 2.What do you understand by quality of service? Analyze the reasons for low quality of government services.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/top-doctor-inodishas-sundargarh-district-suspended-for-lapses-in-services/article29674507.ece
Day-15 1. Distinguish between amoral and immoral?
Day-16 1. “My life is my message “-Mahatma Gandhi What message we can derive from this philosophy of life of Mahatma Gandhi.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/turning-away-from-mahatma-gandhiassassination- nathuram-godse-6069021/ 2. What do you understand by below : a. Integrity b. Conscience c. Impropriety
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/bid-to-malign-my-integrity-clear-before-god-scjudge- arun-mishra-6070920/
Day-17 1. Justice should not only be done, it must be seen to be done. Discuss the statement in the context of judicial impartiality and recusal of judges.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R_v_Sussex_Justices,_ex_parte_McCarthy https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/refusing-to-recuse/article29716835.ece 2. What do you understand by gender prejudice? How it impacts women
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/opinion-gender-neutral-classrooms- 11571301602737.html 3. A building permitted for three floors, while being extended illegally for 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. https://www.thehindu.com/elections/maharashtra-assembly/in-maharashtra-pm-modisees- nexus-of-builders-politicians-mafia/article29714280.ece
4. What do you understand by emotional intelligence? Why control of negative emotions are very important? https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/i-am-like-everyoneelse- but-i-control-my-emotions-better-dhoni/articleshow/71614653.cms
Day-18 1. What do mean by good conduct? Establish its relation with value system.
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/good-conduct-leads-to-good-corporategovernance/article29689281.ece 2. What do you understand by corporate governance?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/good-conduct-leads-to-good corporategovernance/article29689281.ece
Day-19 1. What do you understand by corruption? Discuss its causes. 2. Corruption is more or less a learnt concept that is imbibed from the anomaly in the workings of systems coupled with ethical and moral failure. Discuss
http://lawschool.open.ac.uk/sites/lawschool.open.ac.uk/files/files/Article%20%20Corruption%20and%20the%20Misuse%20of%20Public%20Office.pdf
Day-22 1. Do you think the focus of corporate governance should shift from shareholder perspective to stakeholder perspective?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/time-to-shiftfrom-shareholder-capitalism-to-stakeholder-capitalism-tata-sons-chief/article29757193.ece
2. What do you understand by whistleblowing? Is it ethical to go against you own company to reveal wrongdoings to the world? What are the ethical issues involved in it?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/whistleblower-complaint-placed-before-auditcommittee-infosys/articleshow/71686001.cms 3.What do you understand by unethical practices in business? Can a business be completelyethical and profitable?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/infosysstarts-probe-into-alleged-unethical-practices-by-ceo-shares-tank/articleshow/71699375.cms
Day-23 1. What do you understand by medical ethics?
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/a-legal-remedy-for-patients-mental-health- 6082726/
Day-24 1. “I know only that what is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after.” What do you understand by the quote?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toiedit-page/global-ethics-for-societal-transformation/ 2. Ethics is not rules based on laws; rather ethics are based on goodness.
Differentiate between ethics and law. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editpage/ global-ethics-for-societal-transformation/ 3. How ethics leads to social and human wellbeing?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/global-ethics-for-societaltransformation/
Day-25 1.What do you understand by humility?
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinionwhat-lessons-from-the-past-could-imply-for-our-future-11571941846166.html
Day-26
1.What do understand by call of duty?
Day-27
1. Development in science and technology can cure incurable diseases, but it has also many ethical minefield. Discuss
Day-28 1. What do you understand by indifference? Do you think as a society we are becoming in 2. What do you understand by honour killing? Analyze the psychological issues linked to it.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/punjab-crime-against-women-honourkilling- 6090644/
Day-29 1. Suggest innovative steps to reduce traffic accident by changing driving behavior.
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/safe-drive-save-life-how-kolkata-made-itsroads- less-accident-prone-6090688/ 2. “A devotee of truth must always hold himself open to correction and whenever he discovers himself to be wrong he must confess and atone for it. “ Discuss the quote and explain the meaning of intellectual humility and integrity.
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/abandoning-mahatma-gandhi-india- 6092228/
Day-30 1.What do you understand by philanthropy?
Day-31 1. What do you understand by fairness and impartiality? 2. Discuss the principles of Natural justice? 3. What is empathy? Why empathy is important in communication?
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/an-app-that-offers-a-patient-ear-to-relievemental- stress/article29834802.ece