Econotize 2014

onventional economic thought and financial strategy, raising the questions ‘Why?’ and ‘What if..?’,and perhaps even ’What now…?’. Econotize 2014 is on track to becoming the star opener of the 2014 calendar. Now, we know not what the future may hold, but there is one thing we can guarantee that our ECONOTIZE 2014 will be twice as large with twice the fun. Saurabh Agarwal: 9999249625

1. The STRATEGIC POLICY GROUP

AGENDA
Indian Military 2022 - visualising the potency of The Indian Armed Forces with regard to emerging threats and future war concepts. Indian Military 2022 - visualising the potency of The Indian Armed Forces with regard to emerging threats and future war concepts.

2. MOCK WTO CONFeRENCE
This 2 days conference would be a mock of a real WTO conference following the mandate and concept of the WTO conferences involving participation of 50 delegates representing various countries across the globe. The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.

3. Economic ADVISORY COUNcIL OF INDIA

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC) is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India, specifically the Prime Minister. The council serves to highlight key economic issues facing the country to the government of India from a neutral viewpoint. It advises the Prime Minister on a whole host of economic issues like inflation, microfinance, industrial output, etc. The last PMEAC, which was constituted on 29 December 2004, headed by Suresh Tendulkar resigned upon the completion of the then Union government's term on 21 May 2009. FUNCTIONS

Terms of Reference as defined by the PMEAC are as follows:
1. Analyzing any issue, economic or otherwise, referred to it by the Prime Minister and advising him thereon;
2. Addressing issues of macroeconomic importance and presenting views thereon to the Prime Minister. This could be either be suo-moto or on a reference from the Prime Minister or anyone else;
3. Submitting periodic reports to the Prime Minister on macroeconomic developments and issues with implications for economic policy.


4. PAPER PRESENTATION
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Paper presentation competition is one of the most conventional and competitive events of Econotize. It tests the researching, analytical, presentation and public speaking skills of the participants. Rules and regulations
Maximum 3 participants per team. Individual participation is also allowed. Cross college teams are allowed. The participants are required to submit their paper draft on one of the topic one week prior to the main event.(Minimum of 2000 words)
The presentation should be supported with a Power Point Presentation(after the shortlisting of the paper)
There will be interjection by judges and participants/audiences. The participants will be judged on the basis of content, PowerPoint and presentation style. There will be negative marking for exceeding the time limit. Time limit: 10+2 minutes (First bell 10 minutes, Second bell 2 minutes).

5. QUIZ- JEOPARDY

ROUND 1 : PRELIMINARY ROUND
Each team will consist of 2 members. Its going to be a written preliminary round. There will be a total of 20 questions. The marking scheme will be disclosed on the spot. The 6 highest scoring teams will proceed for the finals. ROUND 2: FINALS
There will be a total of 4 rounds ranging from anything to everything. The marking scheme for each round will be revealed on the spot. The questions will range from economics, business and general knowledge as well. The decision of the quiz master will be final and binding.


6. ECOTOONS

Ecotoons is an event that requires you to be both creative and well aware of the economic concepts and situations prevailing in your surroundings. It has just one round. Create your own caricatures and cartoons , who knows you could be the next Aseem Trivedi of India. Rules

The participants will be given 5 economic topics on the spot. They can choose as many topics as they like and create a cartoon depicting them. More marks will be allotted to the participant who chooses more topics. Drawing sheets will be provided. They need to provide a write up of 60 words along with it. The participants are required to get their own colouring material. Time allotted : 45 minutes
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION.

7. Just A Minute
Fond of talking? Then JAM is the right event for you. It is a fun filled event that will allow you to showcase your oratory skills, imagination, grammar and your ability to speak non-stop without skipping a beat. Round – 1 Group Discussion

For the group discussion, the rules are as follows:-
Depending on the number of participants the number of groups and participants will keep changing. Each GD round will last for 12 minutes plus 2 minutes closing statements. Therefore, each round will last 14 minutes. One group will be entertained per round with one topic for each group. Based on this from all the groups a total of 12 participants will be selected for the next round. ROUND – 2 JAM Round 1

Once the first round is over, the next stage of the competition is Just A Minute for the remaining 12 participants. The participants will be divided into 2 groups of 6 and each group of 6 will get 6 topics with each participant beginning once. The rules and regulations of this round are as follows:-
Each round of JAM will last for 1 minute. Each participant will get one chance to begin
the round.

8. During the course of the round, the speaker
may be interjected by the other participants for
punctuation, stuttering, grammatical errors, or
factual errors. The decision for judging each interjection lies
with the JAM master. His decision is final. Factual errors go to the end of the round. Whoever is the last speaker at the end of 1
minute wins that round. At the end of all the rounds a total of 6 people with the maximum points will move to the next and the final round
Round – 3 JAM Supremo

The final round of the competition will take between the final 6 people. The rules of the earlier round would follow except the choosing of the beginning speaker will would be chosen by the use of chits, thus making it a game of chance. There will be 6 rounds in total and the winner with the maximum number of points will be crowned the JAM SUPREMO
The topics for this round will touch an unseen level of difficulty (guaranteed impossible to speak on for 1 minute)

9.Do you believe in speaking up your views on the burning issues facing our nation currently? SBSC Newshour is just the place for you. The idea of the event is to hold healthy debates on the current issues and to speak your mind. RULES :

Maximum 24 allotments from different walks of life like a political party leader, a corporate head and even a common man will be made. The participants will be divided into 4 groups of 6 each. The participants are required to conduct themselves as per their allotments. The participants are required to be well informed and state facts in their discussion. Any profane conduct or language can lead to disqualification of the participant. ROUND 1 :

Each group will debate on the agendas given in advance in front of a junior editor. The best speaker from each group will proceed to the next round. If during the Debate the Chief editor announces a one on one discussion with any participant the other participants are required to take a back seat. ROUND 2 :

The best 4 speakers will be given 15 minutes to prepare on an undisclosed agenda. The Chief Editor presides over this discussion. This round decides the ultimate winner and the decision of the Chief editor will be final and binding. MEHAR
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9. BEG, BORROW, DEAL! Beg, Borrow, Deal is a layered event which starts off with a treasure hunt requiring the participating teams to expend their mental and deductive skills. Minimum members per team are two and maximum members are three. ROUND 1
1. Each team will be given numbers from 1-6 at the registration desk.2. There will be 6 counters. All the 1s would go to counter 1, 2s to counter 2 and so on and so forth.3. Each team will be given riddle sheets according to their respective counters.4. After the collection of products, the participants will return to their respective counters where they'll get the products checked.5. Top 12 teams will qualify for the next round. ROUND 2
1. 4 checkpoints (CP) will be made.2. 3 teams get a clue to CP1. Next 3 teams to CP2 and so on and so forth.3. At each CP, the team that reaches first will be given a clue to to the next CP.4. Amongst the 4 selected teams a task will be performed which will eventually decide the 3 positions.


10. FIFA PS3 BATTLE
For all the gamers, it is time to hit the battle field. Ready your remotes and prepare your consoles. The countdown to virtual war has begun. This event enables you to showcase your gaming skills and be the undisputed holder of attractive prizes !!!!