OGS Paper-2 [Year: 2015]

Q1 Answer any two of the following:
(a) Discuss the reasons for the rise of Islamic State (ISIS).
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(b) What is the purpose of setting of the New Development Bank of BRICS? Is BRICS a success or failure ? Explain. SHOW ANSWER
(c) What is Link West Policy? Discuss the key aspects of the current foreign policy of India. SHOW ANSWER
Q2 Answer any one of the following:
(a) What are the major security threats to India through her North Western border?
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(b) Discuss India's maritime security policy. SHOW ANSWER
Q3 Answer any one of the following:
(a) What are the key objections of India towards NPT?
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(b) Discuss the important aspects of India's Civil Nuclear Co-operation Agreement with the United States of America. SHOW ANSWER
(c) Explain the main features of India's Nuclear Doctrine. SHOW ANSWER
Q4 Answer any one of the following:
(a) Discuss the role of Indian Diaspora in the economic development of India and shaping of India's Foreign Policy.
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(b) The foreign tours of the Prime Minister have given a boost to Indian economy. Do you agree? Give the reasons for your answer with supporting evidence. SHOW ANSWER
Q5 Answer any three of the following:
(a) Discuss the functions of NITIAayog. How does it differ from the Planning Commission?
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(b) What are the causes of slow rates of growth in agriculture in India? SHOW ANSWER
(c) Why has India gone for economic reforms? Discuss its impact on Indian economy. SHOW ANSWER
(d) Analyse the role of corporate sector in the economic development of India. SHOW ANSWER
Q6 Explain the following:
(a) Foreign Direct Investment in India
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(b) Export promotion strategy of India SHOW ANSWER
(c) Devaluation SHOW ANSWER
(d) IMF and India SHOW ANSWER
(e) Financial Inclusion SHOW ANSWER
(f) Depreciation in Exchange Rate SHOW ANSWER
(g) Non-Banking Financial Institutions SHOW ANSWER
(h) WTO negotiations on trade in services and India SHOW ANSWER
(i) Promotional role of the Reserve Bank of India SHOW ANSWER
(j) Repo rate as an instrument of credit control by the Reserve Bank of India SHOW ANSWER
Q7 Answer any two of the following:
(a) Discuss the main features of the new Industrial Policy of Govt. of Odisha.
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(b) Give an account of growth of steel industries in Odisha and discuss the problems faced by the steel industries of Odisha in procuring raw materials. SHOW ANSWER
(c) Point out the causes of economic backwardness of KBK districts and discuss the steps taken by Govt. of Odisha for the economic development of the area. SHOW ANSWER
Q8 Write short notes on any four of the following:
(a) Brexit
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(b) Ebola outbreak SHOW ANSWER
(c) South China Sea Turmoil SHOW ANSWER
(d) International Oil Price Movement SHOW ANSWER
(e) European Rufugee Influx SHOW ANSWER
(f) Iran Nuclear Deal SHOW ANSWER
Q9 Answer any four of the following:
(a) Discuss the success and shortcomings of SAARC. What are the new initiatives taken and proposed for strengthening regional economic co-operation among SAARC Countries?
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(b) Whatare the Millennium Development Goals of the UN ? How far the UN has been successful in achieving those Goals? SHOW ANSWER
(c) Why is India trying for permanent membership of UN Security Council? SHOW ANSWER
(d) What is ILO's Decent Work Country Programme ? Give a brief account of ILO's DWCP-India 2013-17. SHOW ANSWER
(e) Is EU a viable organisation? Explain. SHOW ANSWER
(f) Describe the functions and jurisdictions of the International Court of Justice. How are the Judges of ICJ selected? SHOW ANSWER
Q10 (a) Answer the following questions in 50 words each:
(i) What is global warming, what are the causes of global warming and what steps are being taken to contain it?
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(ii) Whatare Genetically Modified crops and what are the advantages and the dangers of the GM crops? SHOW ANSWER
(iii) What is Stem Cell Research and how will stem cells help humanity? SHOW ANSWER
(iv) What are green energy technologies? Describe their suitability in Indian Environment. SHOW ANSWER
(v) What are Nano technologies and how will Nano materials benefit us ? SHOW ANSWER
(b) Answer the following questions in 50 words each:
(i) What is the World Wide Web and how is it accessed ? What is the role of a search engine in WWW?
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(ii) What is email and instant messaging? Name Three major providers of public email services and instant messaging services. SHOW ANSWER
(iii) In Mobile communication, describe 2G, 3G and 4G and their benefits. SHOW ANSWER
(iv) Describe the controversy regarding Net Neutrality. SHOW ANSWER
(v) Describe three issues in computer and information security. SHOW ANSWER
(c) Answer the following questions in 50 words each:
(i) What are the main components of a computer?
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(ii) How are computers used for entertainment? SHOW ANSWER
(iii) How can Computers be used for education and learning? SHOW ANSWER
(iv) What is e-commerce and what are its benefits for common people? SHOW ANSWER
(v) What is Cloud Computing? Cite three examples of popular cloud computing services. SHOW ANSWER