GS2 (Constitution) The 42nd and 44th Constitutional Amendments introduced many changes in our Constitution. What are some of their lasting effects? References: Standard books such as Laxmikanth, DD Basu, Indian Express

GS1 (Ancient India) India has witnessed many attempts historically to break down the caste system. Discuss some of these movements from ancient and medieval times.

GS4 (Ethics) What are honour killings? What attitudes, emotions and social factors are responsible for this problem? Youth Ki Awaaz

GS3 (Indian Economy) What is poverty line? Describe how the concept of poverty line has become more sophisticated, beginning from Dadabhai Naoroji’s initial idea. Civilsdaily – Poverty Estimation Link 1, Link 2

GS2 (Polity and Governance) Police in India are often in the news, and are frequently criticised for not being able to prevent crime. There is a view that police/public order should be brought under the Concurrent List to improve the law and order situation and prevent misuse of police. Why are such proposals being mooted?… Continue reading 28 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Police in India are often in the news, and are frequently criticised for not being able to prevent crime. There is a view that police/public order should be brought under the Concurrent List to improve the law and order situation and prevent misuse of police. Why are such proposals being mooted? What are the other problems with our police forces?

GS1 (Indian Society) What do you understand by the term ‘Drain of Wealth’? How was wealth drained under the British, and did the process stop after independence?

Modernisation and Westernisation are not the same. Instructions: Write the following essay in 1000-1200 words.

GS4 (Ethics) What do you understand by aptitude? What kind of aptitude is important for civil services? What measures would you take to make yourself fit for being a civil servant?

GS3 (Environment) Although most news focuses on solar and wind energy, however the biggest impact in terms of carbon emissions can come from energy efficiency. What does energy efficiency mean? What are the measures being taken by the govt in India to promote it?

GS2 (Polity) How does Parliament control the Union Executive? How effective is its control?

GS1 (India after Independence) Was Jawaharlal Nehru justified in adopting the principle of non-alignment as the corner-stone of India’s foreign policy?

GS4 (Ethics) Rapidly growing globalisation has raised many ethical concerns. Discuss with examples.

GS3 (Indian Economy) Has the role of the private sector in India increased since the 1992 reforms? How has the role of the public sector changed in the post-reform period?

GS2 (Polity and Governance) Every elections there are numerous incidents of politicians bribing voters. At the same time India’s democracy is often blamed for slow development. On the surface it seems that poverty and democracy are ill-suited for each other. Should India have chosen a more authoritative system of govt than democracy? What are the… Continue reading 25 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Every elections there are numerous incidents of politicians bribing voters. At the same time India’s democracy is often blamed for slow development. On the surface it seems that poverty and democracy are ill-suited for each other. Should India have chosen a more authoritative system of govt than democracy? What are the benefits of democracy?

GS1 (Indian Society) Globalisation has brought about a class divide in Indian society, in addition to the existing caste divide and has made India more divided. Do you agree with this statement?

GS1 (Geography) Examine the role of the Himalayas in shaping India’s climate. How would the climate be different without the Himalayas? Similar Previous Year Question – Bring out the relationship between the shrinking Himalayan glaciers and the symptoms of climate change in the Indian sub-continent. [2014]

GS2 (Indian Constitution) What is the significance of the Directive Principles of State Policy in our Constitution? Discuss while giving examples of how the govt has implemented them, and how the Supreme Court has used them in interpreting the Constitution.

GS3 (Indian Economy) Although India’s GDP has grown, so has inequality. What are the reasons for the unequal distribution of wealth? What steps can be taken to achieve more equitable distribution? Mint, Credit Suisse Report, Mint Similar Previous Year Question – The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as a… Continue reading 24 Nov 2016 | GS3 | Although India’s GDP has grown, so has inequality. What are the reasons for the unequal distribution of wealth? What steps can be taken to achieve more equitable distribution?

GS4 (Ethics) Were nuclear weapons the reason the Cold War stayed Cold? Discuss whether nuclear weapons have actually prevented war in many circumstances. Also discuss in the context of India-Pakistan relations.

Major Highlights of the Bill (2016) source The Bill defines a transgender person as one who is partly female or male; or a combination of female and male; or neither female nor male. In addition, the person’s gender must not match the gender assigned at birth, and includes trans-men, trans-women, persons with intersex variations and… Continue reading Transgender Bill: Key Issues and Analysis