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The press council of India has suggested that Supreme Court of India frame guidelines for the media. Provide a critical evaluation of the suggestion.	The Press Council of India (PCI) suggested that the Supreme Court frame guidelines for the media as these would be in the interest of not only administration of justice and rights of the litigant public but also the media themselves. Point of view of PCI According to PCI, the media, both print and electronic, have be...	##Question:The press council of India has suggested that Supreme Court of India frame guidelines for the media. Provide a critical evaluation of the suggestion.##Answer:The Press Council of India (PCI) suggested that the Supreme Court frame guidelines for the media as these would be in the interest of not only administ...	5
Briefly explain the outcome of BRICS summit – 2012. Do you think that Global Politics is hijacking the core agenda of BRICS?	BRICS summit – 2012 - The fourth summit of BRICS largely focused on economic and development issues which included beginning the process for setting up a bank and inking two pacts to ease trade among each other. -The Delhi Declaration exhorted the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to quickly realign the...	##Question:Briefly explain the outcome of BRICS summit – 2012. Do you think that Global Politics is hijacking the core agenda of BRICS?##Answer:BRICS summit – 2012 - The fourth summit of BRICS largely focused on economic and development issues which included beginning the process for setting up a bank and inking two ...	6
“Indo- China model can help improve the relations between India and Pakistan”. Discuss.	India and China have intensified efforts to iron out trade differences. A trade remedy joint working groupis set up with a mechanism to nip trade disputes in the bud. Although India has had several issues of discord with China, their trade ties are booming. Therefore it has been suggested that the India-China model ...	##Question:“Indo- China model can help improve the relations between India and Pakistan”. Discuss.##Answer:India and China have intensified efforts to iron out trade differences. A trade remedy joint working groupis set up with a mechanism to nip trade disputes in the bud. Although India has had several issues of dis...	7
Briefly examine the Kakodkar committee report on Railway Safety.	Kakodkar Committee on Railway Safety Kakodkar Committee on railway safety has just published its report, with plans that require an outlay of Rs. 1 lakh crore. These plans need huge sums which is being criticized as impractical. The Kakodkar Committee has made a number of references to “zero tolerance” to acciden...	##Question:Briefly examine the Kakodkar committee report on Railway Safety.##Answer:Kakodkar Committee on Railway Safety Kakodkar Committee on railway safety has just published its report, with plans that require an outlay of Rs. 1 lakh crore. These plans need huge sums which is being criticized as impractical. T...	8
Justice Bhandari	India's nominee Justice DalveerBhandari of the Supreme Court was elected to the post of Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)	##Question:Justice Bhandari##Answer:India's nominee Justice DalveerBhandari of the Supreme Court was elected to the post of Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)	9
Effective Revenue Deficit	Effective revenue deficitis arrived at by deducting from “the revenue deficit” all grants made — not only to state governments and constitutional authorities, but also to NGOs — for creation of capital assets not owned and held by the government. This innovation is being legalised by amending the FRBM Act.	##Question:Effective Revenue Deficit##Answer:Effective revenue deficitis arrived at by deducting from “the revenue deficit” all grants made — not only to state governments and constitutional authorities, but also to NGOs — for creation of capital assets not owned and held by the government. This innovation is being leg...	10
"The Continuance of British rule in India had demanded one strategy while the leaving of India demanded a totally different strategy". Discuss this statement in the light of Cabinet mission Plan and British Policy towards Congress and Muslim League.	Focus on Continuance of British rule demanded- Divide and Rule- Split the Hindus and Muslims, Moderates and Extremists But while leaving India the British wanted to leave back a united India as is apparent from The Cabinet Mission Plan. Discuss the differing interpretations of Congress and Muslim League regarding t...	##Question:"The Continuance of British rule in India had demanded one strategy while the leaving of India demanded a totally different strategy". Discuss this statement in the light of Cabinet mission Plan and British Policy towards Congress and Muslim League. ##Answer:Focus on Continuance of British rule demanded- D...	11
Short history of the Local Self-Government till the Reforms of 1919.	In 1870 Viceroy Lord Mayo's Resolution (for decentralisation of power to bring about administrative efficiency in meeting people's demand and to add to the finances of colonial regime) gave the needed impetus to the development of local institutions. It was a landmark in the evolution of colonial policy towards local g...	##Question:Short history of the Local Self-Government till the Reforms of 1919.##Answer:In 1870 Viceroy Lord Mayo's Resolution (for decentralisation of power to bring about administrative efficiency in meeting people's demand and to add to the finances of colonial regime) gave the needed impetus to the development of l...	12
Contribution of Tribal uprisings in creating awareness against the British rule during the nineteenth century.	Focus on Which all Tribal Uprisings: Santhal, Kol, Ulgulan; Areas effected, Main heroes; Their main causes: Land, Exploitation; Source of Political education, tribal unification, formulation of demands, Source of Tribal Identity Main reasons for failure: Not armed with latest weapons, Not organised, No central lea...	##Question:Contribution of Tribal uprisings in creating awareness against the British rule during the nineteenth century. ##Answer:Focus on Which all Tribal Uprisings: Santhal, Kol, Ulgulan; Areas effected, Main heroes; Their main causes: Land, Exploitation; Source of Political education, tribal unification, formul...	13
Revolutionary Terrorism in 1920s	Focus on Why Revolutionary Terrorism: Failure of Non Cooperation, Russian Inspiration etc Main Heroes; Main Organizations: HRA, HSRA etc Main activities: Kakori, Meerut Conspiracy, Murder of Saunders, Bomb in Assembly etc Achievements: unification of younger brigade, awareness	##Question:Revolutionary Terrorism in 1920s ##Answer:Focus on Why Revolutionary Terrorism: Failure of Non Cooperation, Russian Inspiration etc Main Heroes; Main Organizations: HRA, HSRA etc Main activities: Kakori, Meerut Conspiracy, Murder of Saunders, Bomb in Assembly etc Achievements: unification of younger br...	14
"A Nation in Making": Surendranath Banerjee	Autobiography of SurendraNath banerjee Outlines the struggle of Surendranath Banerjee and his Political Ideas. His Political Ideas given in this book: He was an admirer of British. He had faith in Constitutional methods. Lover of Liberty. Faith in India’s past.	##Question:"A Nation in Making": Surendranath Banerjee ##Answer:Autobiography of SurendraNath banerjee Outlines the struggle of Surendranath Banerjee and his Political Ideas. His Political Ideas given in this book: He was an admirer of British. He had faith in Constitutional methods. Lover of Liberty. Faith in I...	15
Positive effects of the Ghadar Movement	Focus on Creation of awareness of the Indian Independence cause in the West Positive impetus to Sikhs’ morale as most Sikhs were serving in British armies Unification of many later day heroes of Indian Independence Movement	##Question:Positive effects of the Ghadar Movement ##Answer:Focus on Creation of awareness of the Indian Independence cause in the West Positive impetus to Sikhs’ morale as most Sikhs were serving in British armies Unification of many later day heroes of Indian Independence Movement	16
Namdhari Movement	The Namdhari movement was founded by Baba Ram Singh in 1857 as one of the most influential and transitional socio-religious movements in Punjab. The Namdharis were required to wear the five symbols of Sikhism, with the only exception of the Kripan (sword). However, they were required to keep a Lathi (bamboos stave) wi...	##Question:Namdhari Movement ##Answer:The Namdhari movement was founded by Baba Ram Singh in 1857 as one of the most influential and transitional socio-religious movements in Punjab. The Namdharis were required to wear the five symbols of Sikhism, with the only exception of the Kripan (sword). However, they were requi...	17
Karachi Session of Indian National Congress, 1931	Presided by Sardar Patel In 1931, the Indian National Congress, at its Karachi session, adopted resolutions defining, as well as committing itself to the defence of fundamental civil rights, including socio-economic rights such as minimum wage, the abolition of untouchability and serfdom. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru draft...	##Question:Karachi Session of Indian National Congress, 1931 ##Answer:Presided by Sardar Patel In 1931, the Indian National Congress, at its Karachi session, adopted resolutions defining, as well as committing itself to the defence of fundamental civil rights, including socio-economic rights such as minimum wage, the ...	18
Sohan Singh Bhakna	Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna (1870–1968) was as Indian revolutionary, the founding president of the Ghadar Party, and a leading member of the party involved in the Ghadar Conspiracy of 1915.	##Question:Sohan Singh Bhakna ##Answer:Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna (1870–1968) was as Indian revolutionary, the founding president of the Ghadar Party, and a leading member of the party involved in the Ghadar Conspiracy of 1915.	19
Madan Lal Dhingra	Madan Lal Dhingra was an Indian revolutionary freedom fighter.While studying in England, he assassinated Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, a British official, hailed as one of the first acts of revolution in the Indian independence movement in the 20th century	##Question:Madan Lal Dhingra ##Answer:Madan Lal Dhingra was an Indian revolutionary freedom fighter.While studying in England, he assassinated Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, a British official, hailed as one of the first acts of revolution in the Indian independence movement in the 20th century	20
Gandhara School of Art	A consequence of merger of Greek, Syrian, Persian and Indian art traditions. The development of this form of art started in Parthian Period(50BC – 75AD). Gandh?ran style flourished and achieved its peak during the Kushan period from 1st Century to 5th Century.	##Question:Gandhara School of Art ##Answer:A consequence of merger of Greek, Syrian, Persian and Indian art traditions. The development of this form of art started in Parthian Period(50BC – 75AD). Gandh?ran style flourished and achieved its peak during the Kushan period from 1st Century to 5th Century.	21
Shab e barat	15th Night of the 8th Month of Islamic calendar. Regarded as an auspicious night by Muslims and celebrated throughout the Indian subcontinent.	##Question:Shab e barat ##Answer:15th Night of the 8th Month of Islamic calendar. Regarded as an auspicious night by Muslims and celebrated throughout the Indian subcontinent.	22
Dr Satyapal	Strong patriot. In his political views he was a progressive nationalist who believed in peaceful and constitutional methods. Key role played by him in the patriotic upsurge at Amritsar immediately before the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy (1919).	##Question:Dr Satyapal ##Answer:Strong patriot. In his political views he was a progressive nationalist who believed in peaceful and constitutional methods. Key role played by him in the patriotic upsurge at Amritsar immediately before the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy (1919).	23
The British weakness led to the independence of India in 1947 rather than the strength of Indian nationalism. Critically examine.	Start from the World War II (1939) to 1947. In early 1942, the war situation compelled the British to open talks with the Indian leaders. The British forces had suffered heavy defeats at the hands of Japanese army. All proposals of British Government came as a result of loss of British paramountcy.(mention briefly 3...	##Question:The British weakness led to the independence of India in 1947 rather than the strength of Indian nationalism. Critically examine.##Answer:Start from the World War II (1939) to 1947. In early 1942, the war situation compelled the British to open talks with the Indian leaders. The British forces had suffered...	24
The responsibility for the failure of the Wavell Plan 1945 lies partly on Lord Wavell himself and partly on Mr. Jinnah. Discuss	First give brief background of Wavell Plan 1945. Why failed (specially Wavell himself and Jinnah)- Jinnah called it as death warrant due to being reduced to minority of One third Lord Wavell had not taken the leaders into confidence as regards the composition of his own list of members of executive council. Lord W...	##Question:The responsibility for the failure of the Wavell Plan 1945 lies partly on Lord Wavell himself and partly on Mr. Jinnah. Discuss##Answer:First give brief background of Wavell Plan 1945. Why failed (specially Wavell himself and Jinnah)- Jinnah called it as death warrant due to being reduced to minority of O...	25
“The nineteenth century reform movements improved the condition of Hindu Women.” Critically examine.	Degrade position of women due to –Purdah system, early marriage, lack of education, unequal right in marrying, polyandry, female infanticide, sati system. Discuss the various social reform movements in background of this and how they contributed to improve the women condition. The Social reform movement played a vit...	##Question:“The nineteenth century reform movements improved the condition of Hindu Women.” Critically examine.##Answer: Degrade position of women due to –Purdah system, early marriage, lack of education, unequal right in marrying, polyandry, female infanticide, sati system. Discuss the various social reform movements...	26
The policy of Moderates leaders was criticised as ‘Political mendicancy’. Elaborate	Extremist leader criticised moderates policy as political mendicancy or tea party politics. They demanded a few concession and not freedom. They never demanded representative institutions for masses but representative institutions of modified character for educated community. Their demands were always worded in pra...	##Question:The policy of Moderates leaders was criticised as ‘Political mendicancy’. Elaborate##Answer:Extremist leader criticised moderates policy as political mendicancy or tea party politics. They demanded a few concession and not freedom. They never demanded representative institutions for masses but representat...	27
Top Extremist Leaders differed in their emphasis on political ideals and practical course of action. Discuss	Top extremist leaders- Aurobindo Ghosh, Tilak and Lala lajpat Rai differed in their emphasis on political ideas and political course of action. Tilak’s conception of ‘swaraj’ means some short of self government while Aurobindo conceived of Swaraj as complete independence from foreign rule. Tilak’s revolutionary ferv...	##Question:Top Extremist Leaders differed in their emphasis on political ideals and practical course of action. Discuss##Answer:Top extremist leaders- Aurobindo Ghosh, Tilak and Lala lajpat Rai differed in their emphasis on political ideas and political course of action. Tilak’s conception of ‘swaraj’ means some shor...	28
The emergence of Left Ideology	- The 20’s and 30’s of the 20th century witnessed the development of the Left Ideologies and a powerful Socialist trend developed in the nationalist movement. The communist Party of India came into existence. - The socialist Ideas influenced national leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose, a large number ...	##Question:The emergence of Left Ideology##Answer:- The 20’s and 30’s of the 20th century witnessed the development of the Left Ideologies and a powerful Socialist trend developed in the nationalist movement. The communist Party of India came into existence. - The socialist Ideas influenced national leaders like Jawah...	29
Significance of Quit India Movement	Easy question can be answered by picking up any standard book.	##Question:Significance of Quit India Movement##Answer:Easy question can be answered by picking up any standard book.	30
“There is great potential in BRICS member countries for not just combining to address global issues but, perhaps even more significantly, for learning from one another.” Comment on the statement in the backdrop of BRICS Summit,2012 held in New Delhi.	Recent Agreements in New Delhi which reflect that BRICS can play a major role in addressing global issues - Making a strong statement on Iran and adopting a middle-of-the-road resolution on Syria Working together to push for a different global financial architecture An agreement to encourage trade denominated in ...	##Question:“There is great potential in BRICS member countries for not just combining to address global issues but, perhaps even more significantly, for learning from one another.” Comment on the statement in the backdrop of BRICS Summit,2012 held in New Delhi.##Answer: Recent Agreements in New Delhi which reflect that...	31
Comment on the guidelines recently issued by the Ministry of Culture on the sale and auction of memorabilia	Periodic attempts are made by certain persons/agencies/organizations to gain commercial profit from the international auction of art, antiquities and other objects of importance to the nation and its people. A campaign is normally launched a few days/weeks in advance, by drawing the attention of the media to the fact t...	##Question:Comment on the guidelines recently issued by the Ministry of Culture on the sale and auction of memorabilia##Answer:Periodic attempts are made by certain persons/agencies/organizations to gain commercial profit from the international auction of art, antiquities and other objects of importance to the nation ...	32
India recently voted against Srilanka on UN Human Right Council’s resolution. What was rational behind India’s vote and what impact it may have on India-SriLanka relationships ?	UNHRC’s resolution called for accountability on part of the Sri Lankan government to the widespread human rights violations during the final phases of the war against LTTE in 2009, and India voted against Srilanka in the favour of resolution. Rational behind India’s Vote o It is assumed that India's vote was heavil...	##Question:India recently voted against Srilanka on UN Human Right Council’s resolution. What was rational behind India’s vote and what impact it may have on India-SriLanka relationships ?##Answer: UNHRC’s resolution called for accountability on part of the Sri Lankan government to the widespread human rights violation...	33
“The Seoul Summit, 2012 basically consolidated the commitments made in Washington in 2010.” In context of the above statement, bring out the global initiatives and particularly India’s stand towards international security issues.	There are a number of points particularly worthy of note in the Seoul Communiqué in Nuclear Security Summit 2012 o The Seoul Communiqué builds on the objectives and measures set out in the 2010 Washington Communiqué to identify 11 areas of priority in nuclear security. o It provides important timelines for advancin...	##Question:“The Seoul Summit, 2012 basically consolidated the commitments made in Washington in 2010.” In context of the above statement, bring out the global initiatives and particularly India’s stand towards international security issues.##Answer: There are a number of points particularly worthy of note in the Seoul ...	34
What are the major recommendations of M V Nair report regarding priority sector lending ?	M V Nair committe has reviewed the existing guidelines on lending to priority sector categories including agriculture, MSME and export. Their recommendations are - o The sector ‘agriculture and allied activities’ maybe a composite sector within priority sector, by doing away with distinction between direct and indir...	##Question:What are the major recommendations of M V Nair report regarding priority sector lending ?##Answer: M V Nair committe has reviewed the existing guidelines on lending to priority sector categories including agriculture, MSME and export. Their recommendations are - o The sector ‘agriculture and allied activit...	35
“Government must act as the guarantor of universal health coverage” Elaborate more on the given statement along with the recommendations made by a High Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), constituted by the Planning Commission.	UHC should not only be developmental priority but it should be moral responsibility of Government. India has a poor record of 1.2% of GDP spending in health sector and out of pocket expenditure on health remains very high at 71 % of all spending. Apart from improving people's health, adopting UHC is likely to generate ...	##Question:“Government must act as the guarantor of universal health coverage” Elaborate more on the given statement along with the recommendations made by a High Level Expert Group (HLEG) on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), constituted by the Planning Commission. ##Answer:UHC should not only be developmental priority ...	36
Write about objectives and functions of Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization.	AARDO is to strengthen cooperation between Asia and Africa in the field of rural development. AARDO in its New Delhi Declaration of 2007 undertook to achieve the internationally agreed Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ? It helps in initiating new programmes such as ? new training courses, ? development pilot ...	##Question:Write about objectives and functions of Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization. ##Answer: AARDO is to strengthen cooperation between Asia and Africa in the field of rural development. AARDO in its New Delhi Declaration of 2007 undertook to achieve the internationally agreed Millennium Development Goals ...	37
Write a short note on “Washington Accord” and why it has been in news in India ?	The Washington Accordis an international accreditation agreementfor professional engineering academic degrees,between the bodies responsible for accreditation in its signatory countries.The agreement recognizes that there is substantial equivalency of programs accredited by those signatories. In India NBA(National Bo...	##Question:Write a short note on “Washington Accord” and why it has been in news in India ?##Answer:The Washington Accordis an international accreditation agreementfor professional engineering academic degrees,between the bodies responsible for accreditation in its signatory countries.The agreement recognizes that th...	38
Objectives of “National Monsoon Mission”	(i) To build a working partnership between the academic and R&D organisations both national and international and the operational agencies to improve the operational monsoon forecast skill over the country. (ii) To set up a state of the art dynamic modelling framework for improving the prediction skill of: a. Seasona...	##Question:Objectives of “National Monsoon Mission”##Answer:(i) To build a working partnership between the academic and R&D organisations both national and international and the operational agencies to improve the operational monsoon forecast skill over the country. (ii) To set up a state of the art dynamic modelling ...	39
Blue-Fi	A combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi that will provide passengers at railway station with a wealth of information, recently launched at Banglore. (23 words)	##Question:Blue-Fi##Answer:A combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi that will provide passengers at railway station with a wealth of information, recently launched at Banglore. (23 words)	40
Land Port	An area on the international borders of India notified as land customs station with facilities for clearance and transport of passengers and goods across the borders of India eg ICP Attari (31 words)	##Question:Land Port##Answer:An area on the international borders of India notified as land customs station with facilities for clearance and transport of passengers and goods across the borders of India eg ICP Attari (31 words)	41
RuPay	RuPay is the Indian domestic card payment network mainly to reduce overall transaction cost for the banks in India. (19 words)	##Question:RuPay##Answer:RuPay is the Indian domestic card payment network mainly to reduce overall transaction cost for the banks in India. (19 words)	42
To commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the Government of India has started celebrations to pay homage to the great poet-philosopher. Discuss the Projects and Schemes announced as part of this commemoration.	Schemes and Projects announced were as follows: Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research: With a view to infuse fresh knowledge capital into the institutions, the scheme expects selected scholars/academicians to select specific resources of certain selected institutions to take up projects and research work tha...	##Question:To commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the Government of India has started celebrations to pay homage to the great poet-philosopher. Discuss the Projects and Schemes announced as part of this commemoration.##Answer:Schemes and Projects announced were as follows: Tagore ...	43
“The Indian Literature Abroad (ILA) project seeks to open windows to the polyphonic voices coming out of India.” Elaborate.	While Indian literature in English is widely read and appreciated, the vibrant writing in the various Indian languages is not currently accessible to the rest of the world due to a lack of quality translations and focused promotion. ILA aims to correct this imbalance by projecting and promoting the plural Indian litera...	##Question:“The Indian Literature Abroad (ILA) project seeks to open windows to the polyphonic voices coming out of India.” Elaborate. ##Answer:While Indian literature in English is widely read and appreciated, the vibrant writing in the various Indian languages is not currently accessible to the rest of the world due...	44