Essays for IIM

A clear theme has emerged for IIFT this year. The essay topic is related to Indian Economy or the Financial sector while the GD topic is a recent controversy or a decision-making question being faced by the government. Essay Topic :-   India's global image is driven by private initiative (  http://swaminomics.org/?p=1937  ) GD Topic :-   Recent Decisions taken by the Environment Ministry will lead to Sustainable growth of Indian Economy. Essay Topic: India's productivity growth is indeed rapid as compared to that of other nations GD: Should India allow 100% FDI in all sectors ? Essay topic: "India's Equity Market growth has reflected strong Fundamental gains" GD Topic: " Food Security Policy Act should guarantee food not only to the people below poverty line but those above the poverty line also." Essay- Mergers and Acquisitions -An expensive way for corporate growth GD- Wikileaks has brought more transparency in international diplomacy. P...

·           Poverty causes environment depredation? ·           Religional fanaticism makes way to regional chauvinism ·           Ecological balance has vanished in modern civilization ·           Regional blocks are the only way to safeguard national economies ·           Automation helps the poor and the illiterate ·           Gender Equality will be a reality in the 21st century ·           Right to Strike is a violation of Human Rights ·           Women make better managers than men ·           Coalition government is the true representation of Indian Government. ·    ...

Read this along with the MFI article in the material.  India – Ranked 8 th in the world on microfinance business environment by EIU Key characteristics of the microfinance business environment: ·          The microfinance sector has continued to grow rapidly and with it the need for better regulation. The proposed microfinance Bill has been pending in Parliament since 2007, although it was expected to pass in 2010. However, the bill does not cover non-bank financial companies (NBFCs) and microfinance institutions (MFIs) registered as not-for-profit companies, thereby ignoring over 80% of the microfinance sector.   ·          The Reserve Bank of India regulates two types of institutions that engage in     microfinance activities: banks and NBFCs . There are also Self-Help Groups (SHGs) that operate as informal credit and savings groupings of 5-30 poor individuals. Under the proposed bill,...

The essay was a surprise for many aspirants, though it was an easy one, once you understand the topic. The topic was taken from the book "Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith. Topic: "The statesman who should attempt to direct private people in what manner they ought to employ their capitals would not only load himself with most unnecessary attention but assume an authority which could safely be trusted to no council and senate whatever, and which would nowhere be so dangerous as in the hands of man who have folly and presumption enough to fancy himself fit to exercise it. "   A clear debate between Capitalism and Socialism is envisaged in the topic. Or, in other words, a discussion on Imperative Planning and Indicative Planning can be done. India shifted from an imperative to Indicative Planning in the 9th plan and the post-liberalisation period has shown clearly the difference on growth it makes. 

This is a representative list of topics covered in EssaysforIIM e-Book and not an exhaustive list. There are many more issues covered and we aim to cover all issues relevant for the Essay/GD or Interviews. Please give your suggestions on the blog or email us at essaysforiim@gmail.com Economic Issues European Crisis - PIIGS in trouble Disinvestment- Prospects & Problems Inflation in India FDI vs FII, Current a/c deficit and other issues before Indian economy E-governance : Implementations Status 13th Finance Commission Report Impact of Quantitative Easing on India Jalan Panel - Stock Exchanges Business Issues GST, DTC and other reforms Mining Industry - 'Go' or 'No go' India's regulatory dilemmas Microfinance Industry - Regulatory risks GST, DTC and other reforms Subsidy reforms Cancun Summit Discussions Political & Social Issues Naxalism - A Threat to Internal Security Climate Change and India's Stand India's stand in WTO ta...

This is an add-on to the "Right to Privacy" essay in the e-book. Not a necessary read though. Contrary to the prime minister's recent assurances - and despite valid concerns from corporate leaders regarding phone tapping in light of the Niira Radia tapes - it is astounding that the government has asked telecom companies to enhance their tapping capabilities. The Department of Telecommunications has asked operators to put in place systems that would enable them to tap 1 per cent of their subscribers simultaneously and make provisions for as much as 5 per cent - at least 35 million subscribers according to conservative estimates. If followed through, the directive will have the effect of turning the country into a surveillance society. Given the grave implications, increased phone-tapping powers should not be granted when reason demands a healthy balance between privacy and security concerns.  What is worse is that the directive demands that private telecom companies pro...

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, also called New START, signed by the US and Russia in April 2010 is on the way to becoming operational with its ratification by the American Senate last week.  The Senate vote in favour of the treaty is a big morale booster for President Barack Obama after his party suffered serious reverses in the recent Congressional elections, which threatened to derail his nuclear vision aimed at reducing the world’s stockpile of nuclear weapons.  Early this year his administration had come out with what was called the Nuclear Posture Review, which assured the global community that the US would not launch a nuclear attack on a non-nuclear country and would end nuclear tests for the production of more weapons of mass destruction. The new treaty, which had no difficulty in getting ratified by the Russian parliament because of the ruling party there having a comfortable majority, will result in the reduction of the US and Russian nuclear weapons ...

1. The recent financial crisis highlights the perils of Capitalism 2. Women's Reservation Bill 3. Allowing Foreign Universities in India is bad for the country. 4. Indian economic development is not reaching to the people who need it most. 5. Union Budget is a useless exercise and activities like recession puts it off-track 6. Food Inflation is the result of Indian Government's mismanagement and apathy. 7. Voting should be made compulsory 8. IIM should make one year of social service compulsory for all students 9.Businesses should concentrate on making profits and not address social and environmental Issues 10. Does India have a role in Afghanistan? Discuss Download the complete list from www.essaysforiim.com

1. Banning politicians with criminal records from contesting elections is against their right 2. Foreign direct investment will revitalize the education system 3. India versus Bharat : a divided nation 4. How should women empower themselves? 5. Child artists are an exploited lot today 6. Diversity is not an indicator of inclusiveness 7. Recession is the mother of innovation. 8. Ethics in today's business is a contradiction 9. Business houses should take greater social responsibility. 10. Are Gandhian values irrelevant for society today? Download the complete list from www.essaysforiim.com

1. Is climate change alert an exaggeration? 2. Discuss the steps that can be taken to improve food security in India 3. Discuss the impact of free trade on economic development of developing countries 4. Is Nuclear Energy the best way forward for India's ever growing energy demands? 5. Is disinvestment in profit making PSU's advisable? 6. Should Petroleum Subsidy go away? 7. Should higher education be open up for foreign universities? 8. Corporate Social Responsibility 9. Should government roll back the economic stimulus 10.Discuss the role of Public Private Partnership in India's Economic Growth Download the complete list from www.essaysforiim.com

1. Legalizing doping in sports in modern times 2. Essential services like water, electricity should not be privatized 3. In India, should minorities be given the first right to resources? 4. Breaking larger state into smaller states is politically motivated 5. More IITs and IIMs will dilute quality of education 6. The only way to reduce crime is to increase the severity of punishments 7. Women's Reservation bill will enhance the gender divide 8. In a Socialist Country such as India, should salaries of executives be regulated? 9. Winning, not participation is the true spirit of the game 10. Sometimes wars are required to ensure peace Download the complete list from www.essaysforiim.com

IIM Kozhikode GD topics asked in 2010 1. An eye for eye will make the whole world blind 2. Men are born ignorant; not stupid, but education is making him stupid. 3. Freedom of opinion can only exist when the government itself feels secure 4. History is always the story of the victor and not the vanquished 5. Opinion formation is encouraged only when government is secure about its existence 6. Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric 7. Fools and Fanatics are always so sure of themselves, but wiser men are always full of doubts 8. World is run by conspiracy. People run by lofty ideas 9. Sanity it the process of defining real from unreal. We need a new definition now 10. If there is not one thing you can die for, you are not worth living Download the complete list from www.essaysforiim.com

IIM CALCUTTA GD TOPICS 2010 1. IPL is a death knell to Indian cricket 2. Management is more about performance than people 3. Should there be reservation for women in MBA colleges? 4. Idiots Rule 5. Ethics is the antonym of a successful business 6. Economic development may not always lead to social development 7. Mobile phones are a menace to the society 8. Future wars will be fought over water 9. Bollywood is capitalizing on people with disabilities 10. In India mass mobilization can only be achieved through religion Download the complete list from www.essaysforiim.com

Steps that can be taken to improve Food Security in India Impact of free trade on economic development of developing countries National rural employment scheme is a step in right direction for rural development To what extent should economic planning be influenced by the need of environmental conservation? Education is the single most important factor in the development of a country. Do you agree? Should rich countries should forgive all debts for poor countries? Does foreign aid helps donor countries more than the recipients? Should money be spent on space exploration? The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far overweigh the disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree? Is China a threat to the Indian software industry. Over commercialization of cricket is destroying other sports in India Interlinking of rivers: A threat to the economy and ecological balance? Role of money in electio...