1) Why was August 15 chosen as Indias Independence Day?

Do you think
January 26 should have been chosen to celebrate Independence Day? Comment.
2) Much before the formation of the Indian National Congress or other
nationalist organisations, nationalist ideas were expressed and spread through
the medium of the press, and that too mostly the Indian language or vernacular
press. Discuss the role played by media in spreading nationalism in preindependent India.
3) Recently a private members bill to provide for direct election, and
empowerment of the office, of mayors in large Indian cities was introduced in Lok
Sabha. Why directly elected mayor system is desirable? What are the challenges
in establishing such a system? Critically examine.
4) Recently, Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of IMF issued a comprehensive
critique of the IMFs role in Europes post-2008 crisis. Discuss IEOs criticisms and
lessons for IMF.
5) The numbers and skill sets of Indias foreign service are woefully out of sync
with the global role that the political leadership envisage for the country.
Comment.
6) It is argued that Kerala today is losing its tag as one of Indias best developed
state. Why? How can this be changed? Discuss.

Expatriate model
Societal Vacuum: majority of the youth in the gulf, thus increased
incidents of crimes. Elderly population without youth to take care of them

7) Discuss the pros and cons of an inflation-targeting monetary policy rule. In

your opinion, which system suits India best? Justify.

8) Is it possible for societies to compromise the current models of development

and lifestyle and live a healthy life? In your opinion, what does freedom entail?
Comment.