Gs Mains 2011 Analysis

Dear aspirants

This year Mains paper was quite similar to the last year paper. Though some differences were there .Last year in Gs paper one ,more weight age was given to Polity and Geography but this year Gs paper 1 was general in nature .Question were more towards pragmatic & policy based  understanding  of an issue rather than mere theoretical understanding of the topic .

Scoring in these papers depends upon precision and comprehensive coverage of last two year relevant developments .One has to compile these developments with all possible perspectives. That will not only help aspirants to develop analytical insight but also help him to inculcate lateral thinking in their writings.  No doubt an aspirant has to be selective in the last phase of the examination but articulation & precision depends upon his preparation level .E-correspondence -course Modules will not only supplement the  preparation of an aspirant but will also organize his efforts .

The below mentioned questions are both objectively and subjectively addressed in our modules, which highlights not only our insight and an apt strategy but also the direction one must move to crack civil service examination with poise and confidence.

For GS Paper 1

Q3(a)  Critically examine the design of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM ) Scheme  .Do you think it has a better chance of success than Swarna jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY) in achieving its objective ?  Comprehensively addressed in  Module 6, Page 20, Policy

Q4(b) Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme  Comprehensively addressed in  Module 6, Page 62, Policy

Q4(d) Distinction between ‘Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committees’ and ‘Parliamentary Forums’? Addressed in Test Series Reference Notes 

Q5(a) The impact of climate change on water resources in India. Covered in multiple articles

Q5 (b)  Measures taken by Indian government to combat piracy in the Indian Ocean. Covered in multiple articles

Q5(c) The significance of counter urbanization in the improvisation of metropolitan cities in india.  Module 9, Page 26, Social Issues (relevant although not direct)

For GS Paper 2:

Q1 (a) List the Central Asian Republic & identify those of particular strategic & economic importance to India .Examine the opportunities & bottlenecks in enhancing relations with these countries? . Comprehensively covered  in  Module 7, India and the World, Page 43

Q1(b)Critically examine the security & strategic implications of the so –called ‘string of pearls’theory for India .? Comprehensively covered  in  Module 8, International Affairs, Page 26 and Module 7, India and the World, Page 40

Q2 (a) Subsequent to the Nuclear Suppliers’ (NSG) wavier in 2008 , what are the agreements on Nuclear energy that India has signed with different countries ?Comprehensively covered in multiple articles

Q2 (d)What are the salient features of the political & economic relationship between India & South Africa ? Comprehensively covered in Module 4, Page 42, India and the World; Page 16, Module 9, India and the World and various other articles

Q3(A)The causes and implications of the Jasmine Revolution and its spread ate as much economic in nature as they are political’” Critically Evaluate? Comprehensively covered in Module 5 ;Page 7 International Affairs and Module 9 International Affairs

Q4 (a) “As regards the increasing rates of Melting of Arctic ice , the interests of the Arctic council Nations may not coincide with those of wider world “ Explain Comprehensively covered in Module 8, International Affairs, Page 47; Module 3, International Affairs, Page 23

Q4(c)”Strategic interests seem to be replacing commercial interests for the host country with regard to Cam Ranh Bay .” Comprehensively covered in Module 3, International Affairs, Page 18; Module 1, World Affairs, Page 21

Q4(d) To what extent has the withdawl of al-shabab from Mogadishu given peace a real chance in Somalia ? Comprehensivley covered in Module 3, India and the World, Page 71

Q 5(d) INSPIRE programme of the Department of Science and Technology. Covered in GS 2010 Mains Module

Q6(b)Success of International intervention in Cote d’ Ivoire (Ivory Coast ) Comprehensively covered in Module 5, International Affairs, Page 14

Questions Covered in Public Administration

Comment on the following statement: 30

Paper 2 -Q3 (a)“The Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India is a prosecutor with a law that hobbles its functioning, a judge without the power to sentence and a litigant with no right to appeal.”

Paper 2-Q6 (b) “Community policing has become a victim of elite capture.” Discuss the concept of community policing and bring out the implications of the above statement

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E-Correspondence Course -Module 9:

Probable Questions:

1.     In the wake of the global crisis IMF has approached a new cautious line-Explain.

2.     “RBI’s approach towards economic stability has seen a marked turnaround with curbing inflation taking precedence over growth rate.”-Examine this statement in light of the recent annual policy report issues by RBI.

3.     The 3C’s are the three challenges to grow manufacturing in India - competitive positioning, competencies and constraints. Explain

4.     The solution to the impending Greek crisis lies in debt swap.

5.     The fiscal crises we see are a legacy of the west’s private and public sector debt binges of recent decades.-Explain

6.      The recent Prime Minister visit to Kabul achieved the opportunity to reset India's Afghan policy to its pristine moorings.-Explain.

7.     The NACP IV planning is adopting the inclusive, participatory and widely consultative approach similar to that of NACP III -Explain.

8.     Examine the viability of social development zones.

9.     Discuss the challenges and provide solutions with respect to the police sector.

10.  Describe the steps taken by the government to check the menace of black money.

With

Economy Special
Comprehensive  coverage of 31 relevant themes

India and the World  special
Comprehensive coverage of twelve (12) relevant themes

Social Issues special
Comprehensive coverage of twenty nine(29) relevant themes

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For result of Prelms 2011

http://pib.nic.in/archieve/others/2011/aug/d2011081802.pdf

E- Correpondence Course - GS Module 8

Topics Covered

1. "The route to financial crisis taken by affected countries has not been the same yet the results have been similar"- Eulogise in the context of the current financial crisis in the European region.

2. Transparency and Trust are the two critical buzzwords as banking moves into its next stage-Explain.

3. In formulating the new policy for foreign banks RBI has got the perfect balance between financial inclusion and financial stability-Explain

4. the recent rise in oil prices have little to do with constraints in production and have rather become increasingly dependent on financial considerations-Explain

5. Although the recent shift of NATO on Taliban is in sync with India's own policy yet India must keep a close watch on the changing scenario of Afghanistan -Explain

6. India's rise in the Indian Ocean region will have implications in the evolution of a multi polar world giving China cause to further its own self interests-Explain

7.The world is seeing a change in Africa’s relationship with India and China from a political to a economic and a strategic partnership-Explain

8. A multilevel engagement by India with both US and China will ensure a balance in the world rapidly moving towards unipolarism which encompasses both US and China.-Explain

9.In the era of no fly zone diplomacy India has cemented its place of positioning itself as a global leader by reaching out to regional consensus while developing a certain policy rather than being a rubber stamp for NATO forces-Explain

10. in the present global economic context EU can survive only by balancing itself between the voice of the traditional powers and the emerging powers rather than relying solely on the voice of the traditional powers-Explain

With

Economy Special
Comprehensive  coverage of twenty (20) relevant themes

International Issue special
Comprehensive coverage of twenty (20) relevant themes

Sce & tech special

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E- Correpondence Course - GS Module 7

 

Topics covered 

National Issue

1.  The Fukushima Nuclear disaster –issues raised
2.  Learning from Fukushima
3. Review of safety of India’s Nuclear Power Plants
4. "Decentralized governance of forest is the only mean to secure the livelihood security of forest communities" , To what an extentScheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act is able to achieve above stated objective? (Relevant for essay also)
5.  Assessing the role of NCMEI with respect to recent controversy related to Jamia Millia Islamia, a Central University in New Delhi ?
6. Discussion on UID
7. Towards digitally inclusive society
8. Note on Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA)
9. Analysis of Judgment of Supreme Court in P.J.Thomas  
10. Challenges for a Minimum Social Democracy in India(Relevant for essay & social issues) 
11. The Land Acquisition (amendment) Bill is above all a clever solution to the contradiction between the political exigency of placating farmers and the economic i­nterests of capital” Dicuss(Relevant for essay also)

Economy

1. “With the enormous growth in the size and complexity of government budget ,focus on accountability of government to the public in gathering revenue and spending public money has became a pre requisite “. With reference to the above statement suggest the measures to strengthen the role of CAG?(250 words)
2. Note on Export strategy
3.  India’s New FDI Policy
4. Pragmatic pricing on convertibles to boost FDI
5.  Corruption & FDI flow
6. “Government inclusive programmes focus must be on quality rather than traversing a wider geography.”Asses? 
7. Inflation & Growth – towards harmonization of  monetary and fiscal policymakin
8. American Economy & Current account deficit
9. Current Account deficit & Indian Economy    
10. Difference between Maharatna,Navratna,Mini-ratna status
11.  India & EFTA
12. Doha Round of Trade Negotiations -India’s Current Negotiating Strategy 
13. Goods and Services Tax –Global Experience &India 
14. Assessing GDP per capita as a measure of wealth of a country
15.  Note on Inclusion & Inflation
16.  Note on NBF
17. “The India-EU trade agreement will be an important step in acknowledging the potential of this relationship and providing a platform for future cooperative growth” Elaborate (250 words)
18. “Groundwater management requires regulatory and participatory approaches coupled with changes in water demand behavior of user”? Elaborate (comprehensively covered for both GS Mains & Essay)

 Economy snippets 

India & World

1.  "Transfer of ENR technology to India is not only necessary for energy starved India but is also a key for the development of carbon-free nuclear energy for sustainable development”Discuss (150 )words
2.   India-Sri Lanka Economic diplomacy
3.  India foreign policy and political transition in Myanmar
4.  Note on China  & India as emerging powe
5. The economic growth in India is much more sustainable than the growth in China” Discus(150 words)
6. Growing Chinese Influence in Sri- Lanka & India’s Security
7.  India & Central Asia
8.   Democratization in Arab world & India
9. India & LDCs
10. Note on South-South Cooperation
11. NEPA
12. India –Soft Power
13. STMOD
14. SDOMD
15. India joins MAD supported by OECD

Science & Technology special ...

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