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Questions From The Hindu, 15/11/2013 1. Why does India aspire to become permanent member of UNSC? Do you think time is ripe for India's ascension into permanent member of UNSC? Comment. (200 Words) Link 2. Write a note on India-Russia defence cooperation. (150 Words) Link 3. Explain major threats and India's role in maritime security in the Indian Ocean. (200 Words) Link 4. Puntius denisonii (50 Words) Link 5. Explain the role and objectives of The National Cadet Corps (NCC). Do you think it has succeeded in its mission? Comment. (200 Words) Link 6. INS Vikramaditya (50 Words) Link
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7. What are the types of loans provided by World Bank, IMF and ADB respectively to poor and developing countries? Does India need aid from these institutions? Examine. (200 Words) Link 8. With examples, critically examine the role of women organizations in empowering women affected by various violences including natural disasters and wars. (200 Words) Link 9. Explain the effect of climate change on world's oceans and their ecology. (250 Words) Link 10. Boko Haram (50 Words) Link 11. Wild Urbanism (100 Words) Link 12. Role of G6 in international diplomacy (100 Words) Link

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13. Do you support more government spending on social sectors schemes? Analyze the benefits or drawbacks of such spendings taking cue from past and present performances of many high budget social sector schemes. (200 Words) Link 14. Critically examine the working of tribunals in India. (250 Words) Link 15. "there is a serious disjoint in governance between the political hierarchy and the administrative machinery." Comment (200 Words) Link 16. It is not easy to implement either Supreme Court's instructions or recommendations of various committees on civil service reforms. Why? Analyze. (250 Words) Link

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