test 1 - NammaKpsc

1.
“A high-level committee constituted by the Planning Commission has
recommended that the usual distinction made in the government budget
between Plan expenditure and non-Plan expenditure be done away with And
be replaced by a single category: expenditure “. Comment. (200 words)
10 marks
2.
a. Enumerate the Benefits and potential drawbacks of ‘cash-transfers’ to
‘Below Poverty Line’ (BPL) households. ( 100 words)
5 marks
b. what is Gender Responsive Budget? How it helps in policy intervention.
( 100 words)
5 marks
3.
“ NachiketMor committee (on financial inclusion and financial deepening)
recommendations make for a good theoretical construct”. In light of this
statement critically evaluate the panel’s key recommendations. Will the new
banking framework be able to achieve inclusive growth in India? (200 words)
10 marks
4.
a. How are non-banking financial institutions important in Indian economy?
Analyze. ( 100 words)
5 marks
b. Comment on the salient recommendations of the Damodaran
Committee report on improving business climate in India.(100 words)
5 marks
5.
Crop diversification can be a solution to attain the growth target of 4 % in the
agricultural sector. Enumerate the steps taken by the government for crop
diversification and their role in catapulting growth in the sector. (200 words)
10 marks
6.
a. Write a note on National Mission on Micro Irrigation ( 100 words)
5marks
b. “Contract farming is increasingly being presented as the way out of the
morass in which Indian agriculture now finds itself, and is being actively
promoted by major international donor agencies, multinational companies
and the Central Government”. Comment. ( 100 words)
5 marks
7.
What do you think has been the impact of Targeted Public Distribution
System on India on food security? (200 words)
10 marks
8.
The hike in minimum support prices of certain crops is blamed for the food
inflation and declining area under cultivation of pulses and oilseeds. Should
government do away with MSP-regime? Examine the pros and cons of MSP.
(200 words)
10 marks
9.
a. Comment on the relationship between credit availability and agricultural
5 marks
growth in India. ( 100 words)
b. Crop patterns are a result of dynamic interplay of multiple factors. In this
light briefly describe the current cropping pattern and the factors responsible
for it. ( 100 words)
5 marks
10.
“In India, the fragmented and unreliable supply chain corrodes the
profitability of food processing sector and makes it unattractive for large
investments.” Critically comment. (200 words)
10 marks
11.
Despite its good intentions, the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and
Resettlement Bill, 2011 in its current form, misses out on an opportunity to
promote growth and prosperity while protecting the vulnerable. Analyze the
above statement critically throwing light on various features of the Bill. (200
words)
10 marks
12.
a. Skill development decides the outcome of the demographic dividend.
Comment on the steps taken by the government to create work ready
labour. ( 100 words)
5 marks
b. what is disinvestment? Why is it needed especially after LPG in India? (
100 words)
5 marks
13.
DMIC can be a backbone for creating global manufacturing and investment
destination. In the light of the above discuss on the need for such dedicated
industrial corridors. (200 words)
10 marks
14.
What is the objective of corporatization of the Ports? Do you think,
corporatization of the ports will be a game changer in Port Development in
India? (200 words)
10 marks
15.
a. Examine how ‘smart grids’ can be a solution to India’s power woes. ( 100
words)
5 marks
b. Enumerate the salient features of Deepak Parekh committee on
infrastructure. ( 100 words)
5 marks
16.
Differentiate between PPP and EPC. What are the factors that led the
government to replace PPP by EPC Model in recent times? (200 words)
10 marks
17.
a. What is Madrid System for international Registration of Marks? How will it
help Indian companies? ( 100 words)
5 marks
b. Compulsory Licensing is Going to do more harm to Indian Healthcare sector
than good. Comment. ( 100 words)
5 marks
Compare and contrast Cloud computing and Grid computing? What are the
10 marks
18.
issues involved with them? (200 words)
19.
“The Biotechnology Regulatory Authority Bill, 2013, if passed, will adversely
affect agriculture, health of humans and animals, and the environment,
causing unparalleled harm”. Critically examine. (200 words)
10 marks
20.
Discuss the issues related to clinical trials in India? What are the implications
of Supreme Court’s latest ruling in this regard? (200 words)
10 marks
21.
a. What is Cable TV Digitization? Discuss its implications on consumers,
industry and Government. ( 100 words)
5 marks
b. What are designer babies? Describe the various issues associated with it? (
100 words)
5 marks
22.
What is nano computing? What is its application? Discuss its advantages and
disadvantages. (200 words)
10 marks
23.
a. What are Bio-toilet. What is the mechanism involved in Bio-toilets? What
is its role in achieving India’s total sanitation targets? (100 words)
b. Bio-fuels can increasingly satisfy India’s energy needs in an
environmentally benign and cost effective manner thereby providing a
higher degree of National Energy Security. Enumerate the salient features of
the National Policy on Bio-fuels. (100 words)
5 marks
24.
What are Rare Earth Minerals? What are its uses? What is the geo-political
implication of China’s Policy towards banning its export? What it’s the impact
on India? (200 words)
10 marks
25.
a. “GSLV launch is dubbed as a game changer given the critical urgency of its
success for future Indian space odysseys.” Comment. ( 100 words)
5 marks
b. India’s Mars Mission is a Wastage of Resources for a Resource-Starved
Nation like India. Do you agree? ( 100 words)
5 marks
5 marks