Among several factors for India’s potential growth, the savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?
Show answerAccount for the failure of the manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour intensive rather capital-intensive export.
Show answerExamine 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?
Show answerExplain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after Independence in India. How have these revolutions helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?
Show answerWhat are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing units? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of Poor farmers?
Show answerStem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including leukaemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments?
Show answerIndia has achieved remarkable successes in unmanned space missions including the Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter Mission, but has not ventured into manned space missions, both in terms of technology and logistics? Examine critically.
Show answerNot 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.
Show answerDiscuss the potential threats of Cyber-attack and the security framework to prevent it.
Show answerThe 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.
Show answerOne 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.
Show answer“Industrial growth rate has lagged behind in the overall growth of Gross-Domestic- Product (GDP) in the post-reform period” Give reasons. How far are the recent changes in Industrial Policy capable of increasing the industrial growth rate?
Show answerWhat are the salient features of ‘inclusive growth’? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Analyze and suggest measures for inclusive growth.
Show answerWhat 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?
Show answerHow 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?
Show answerGive 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?
Show answer‘Climate Change’ is a global problem. How will India be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India are affected by climate change?
Show answerIn December 2004, tsunami brought havoc on 14 countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for the 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.
Show answerMob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence.
Show answerThe scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest curbing this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding?
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