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Foundation of Higher Education & Research Institutions: IITs, IIMs, IISc, CSIR

Mapped under Science Technology and Institutions → Topic 04 Post Independence Consolidation

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UPSC Mains Questions on "Foundation of Higher Education & Research Institutions: IITs, IIMs, IISc, CSIR" (2)

2014 marks

Should the premier institutes like IITs/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status,allowed more academic independence in designing courses and also decide mode/criteria of selection of students. Discuss in light of the growing challenges.

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2014 marks

An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation’s glory; victors are showered with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement.

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