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3. Has the time come to tax agricultural income of farmers earning over a certain threshold? Give arguments in favour of your response. Are such decisions politically viable in India? Examine.
2. The recent stand off between local civic bodies and state government in Delhi over payment of salaries left the city filled with filth and garbage. What reasons can be attributed to such incidents? Are political parties always in poll mode? What steps would you suggest to bring governance on the forefront of priorities?
1. The decision to give statutory backing to Aadhar will go a long way in laying strong foundation for the social programmes being run by the government. Also it will put to rest the rising concern over privacy and personal data. Comment.
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3. Do you think civil society has a role to play in law making? In a democracy like India, what role would you envisage for the civil society in legislative functions? Discuss by citing examples from the recent past.
2. It is difficult for the economy to take off unless politically difficult decisions are taken. What do you understand by this statement? Substantiate your answer by citing examples from the latest economic survey.
1. What are your views on homosexuality? Do you think section 377 of the IPC is out of sync with the social reality today? What approach would you suggest to address the issue? Discuss.
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3. The so called education hubs that prepare students for entrance examinations are turning into suicide hotspots of the country? What reasons would you attribute for this trend? Are students too stressed today? What is the solution to this problem? Discuss the need of change in societal perception of success and failure in this regard.
2. The security ecosystem for the coastal waters requires for multi pronged approach that clubs preparedness to secure the coastline not only from tactical aggression by enemies but also from natural disasters and marine pollution. Discuss.
1. Indians suffer from racial discrimination in various parts of the world. It is thus ironical to witness foreign nationals and even Indians being subjected to racial violence in India. What does this indicate about the Indian society? Are we racists? Critically analyse.
3. Discuss the concept of tax to GDP ratio. What does a lower tax to GDP ratio indicate? How does it affect a developing economy like India? What reform measures are required to improve it? Discuss.
2. The success of the smart city project will depend on how stakeholders like municipal authorities, special purpose vehicles and the bureaucracy come together to chalk out a coordinated strategy for the activities being undertaken. Discuss.
1. What do you understand by the term ‘ever-greening of loans’? Why it was in news recently? What are it’s implications for the economy? Also evaluate the reasons for the increasing number of bad loans and non performing assets in the public sector vis a vis the private sector.
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3. Non tariff revenue augmentation has been the hallmark of the recently presented Rail Budget. What avenues have been identified by the ministry to generate the much needed revenue? Discuss.
2. The widely prevalent notion that the demilitarization of the Siachin region by India and Pakistan is a diplomatic low hanging fruit is a wrong one if perceived in light of the strategic upper hand that India has in the region and the existing trust deficit between the two neighbors. Critically examine.
1. The debate over net neutrality and differential pricing is being held on a tightrope which requires intricate balancing between consumer welfare and promotion of the start up ecosystem in India. Do you agree? Critically analyse in light of the recent decisions taken by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).
3. Would it be ideal to roll out DBT for fertilizer subsidies? Discuss the pros and cons of DBT in this regard? What are the operational challenges? Discuss.
2. What do you understand by the term cashless economy? What is it’s significance for a developing economy like India? Discuss.

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