| Agriculture |
| 1 |
Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water? |
Revolutions and Missions |
GS1-13.Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Agriculture |
| 2 |
“In the villages itself no form of credit organization will be suitable except the cooperative society.”–All India Rural Credit Survey. Discuss this statement in the background of agricultural finance in India. What constraints and challenges do financial institutions supplying agricultural finance face? How can technology be used to better reach and serve rural clients? |
TechXAgriculture Credit |
GS3-07.E-Technology in the aid of farmers |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Agriculture |
| 3 |
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 has come into effect from Ist January, 2014. What are the key issues which would get addressed with the Act in place? What implications would it have on industrialization and agriculture in India? |
|
GS3-11.Land Reforms in India |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Agriculture |
| 4 |
There is also a point of view that Agricultural Produce Market Committees [APMCs] set up under the State Acts have not only impeded the development of agriculture but also have been the cause of food inflation in India. Critically examine |
Agri-Marketing |
GS3-06.Storage, transport and marketing of Agricultural produce and issues and related constraints |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Agriculture |
| Art and Culture |
| 5 |
Sufis and medieval mystic saints failed to modify either the religious ideas and practices or the outward structure of Hindu/Muslim societies to any appreciable extent. Comment. |
Bhakti and Sufi Movements |
GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Art and Culture |
| 6 |
Taxila university was one of the oldest universities of the world with which were associated a number of renowned learned personalities of different disciplines. Its strategic location caused its fame to flourish, but unlike Nalanda, it is not considered as a university in the modern sense. Discuss. |
Ancient HistoryxEducation,Science,Medicine |
GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Art and Culture |
| 7 |
Gandhara sculpture owed as much to the Romans as to the Greeks. Explain. |
Buddhism and Jainism |
GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Art and Culture |
| 8 |
To what extent has the urban planning and culture of the Indus Valley Civilization provided inputs to the present day urbanization? Discuss. |
Indus Valley Civilization |
GS1-01. Indian Culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Art and Culture |
| Disaster Management |
| 9 |
Drought has been recognised as a disaster in view of its party expense, temporal duration, slow onset and lasting effect on various vulnerable sections. With a focus on the September 2010 guidelines from the National disaster management authority, discuss the mechanism for preparedness to deal with the El Nino and La Nina fallouts in India. |
Drought |
GS3-19.Disaster and Disaster Management. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Disaster Management |
| Economics |
| 10 |
“While we flaunt India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates of employ ability.”What are we missing while doing so? Where will the jobs that India desperately needs come from? Explain |
Demographic Dividend |
GS3-01. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Economics |
| 11 |
Normally countries shift from agriculture to industry and then later to services, but India shifted directly from agriculture to services. What are the reasons for the huge growth-services vis-a-visindustry in the country? Can India become a developed country without a strong industrial base? |
LPG Reforms |
GS3-12.Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Economics |
| 12 |
National Urban Transport Policy emphasises on ‘moving people’ instead of ‘moving vehicles. Discuss critically the success of the various strategies of the Government in this regard. |
|
GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc: |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Economics |
| 13 |
Explain how Private Public Partnership arrangements, in long gestation infrastructure projects, can transfer unsustainable liabilities to the future. What arrangements need to be put in place to ensure that successive generations’capacities are not compromised? |
|
GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc: |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Economics |
| 14 |
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the defence sector is now set to be liberalized: What in fluence this is expected to have on Indian defence and economy in the short and long run? |
BoP,FDI,FPI,External Financing |
GS3-14.Investment models |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Economics |
| 15 |
Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often encourages shortsightedness and contributes to wide disparities between the rich and the poor. In this light, would it be correct to believe and adopt capitalism driving inclusive growth in India? Discuss. |
Inclusive GrowthXCapitalism |
GS3-02.Inclusive growth and issues therein |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Economics |
| 16 |
International civil aviation laws provide all countries complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above the territory. What do you understand by airspace? What are the implications of these laws on the space above this airspace? Discuss the challenges which this poses and suggests ways to contain the threat. |
|
GS3-13.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc: |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Economics |
| Environment |
| 17 |
Should the pursuit of carbon credit and clean development mechanism set up under UNFCCC be maintained even through there has been a massive slide in the value of carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy needs for economic growth. |
Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC |
GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Environment |
| 18 |
Environmental Impact Assessment studies are increasingly undertaken before project is cleared by the government. Discuss the environmental impacts of coal-fired thermal plants located at Pitheads. |
EIA |
GS3-18.Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Environment |
| Ethics |
| 19 |
Human beings should always be treated as 'ends' in themselves and never as merely 'means'. Explain the meaning and significance of this statement, giving its implications in the modern techno-economic society. |
Normative Ethics(Deontology vs Teleology) |
GS4-01.Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in – Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships. |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 20 |
All human beings aspire for happiness. Do you agree? What does happiness mean to you? Explain with examples. |
Nature of Values |
GS4-02.Human Values: Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 21 |
The current society is plagued with widespread trust-deficit. What are the consequences of this situation for personal well-being and for societal well-being? What can you do at the personal level to make yourself trustworthy? |
EthicsXConsequences |
GS4-01.Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in – Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships. |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 22 |
In the context of defence services, 'patriotism' demands readiness to even lay down one's life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? Explain with illustrations and justify your answer. |
Ethics in Private and Public sphere |
GS4-01.Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in – Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships. |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 23 |
What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in public administration? |
Ethics in Private and Public sphere |
GS4-01.Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in – Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Ethics – in Private and Public Relationships. |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 24 |
Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the gist of his/her teachings giving specific examples, describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development. |
Teachings of Great Leaders |
GS4-02.Human Values: Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 25 |
We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women in the country. Despite existing legal provisions against it, the number of such incidences is on the rise. Suggest some innovative measures to tackle this menace. |
Crisis of Ethical Values |
GS4-02.Human Values: Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Leaders, Reformers and Administrators; Role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 26 |
What factors affect the formation of a person's attitude towards social problems? In our society, contrasting attitudes are prevalent about many social problems. What contrasting attitudes do you notice about the caste system in our society? How do you explain the existence of these contrasting attitudes? |
Attitude for Individuals |
GS4-03.Attitude: Content, Structure, Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Moral and Political Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion. |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 27 |
Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, but knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful. What do you understand by this statement? Explain your stand with illustrations from the modern context. |
Integrity |
GS4-06.Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service, Integrity, Impartiality and Non-partisanship, Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance and compassion towards weaker-sections |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 28 |
What does 'accountability' mean in the context of public service? What measures can be adopted to ensure individual and collective accountability of public servants? |
Accountability and Ethical Governance |
GS4-07.Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 29 |
There is a heavy ethical responsibility on the public servants because they occupy positions of power, handle huge amounts of public funds, and their decisions have wide-ranging impact on society and environment. What steps have you taken to improve your ethical competence to handle such responsibility? |
Utilization of Public Funds |
GS4-08.Probity in Governance |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 30 |
What do you understand by 'probity' in public life? What are the difficulties in practicing it in the present times? How can these difficulties be overcome? |
Probity |
GS4-08.Probity in Governance |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| 31 |
It is often said that poverty leads to corruption. However, there is no dearth of instances where affluent and powerful people indulge in corruption in a big way. What are the basic causes of corruption among people? Support your answer with examples. |
Corruption |
GS4-08.Probity in Governance |
10.0 |
GS4 |
Ethics |
| Geography |
| 32 |
How does India see its place in the economic space of rising natural resource rich Africa? |
Oil,Natural Resources |
GS1-12.Distribution of key Natural Resources (world, South Asia and Indian subcontinent) |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Geography |
| 33 |
Account for the change in the spatial pattern of the Iron and Steel industry in the world. |
Secondary Sector |
GS1-13.Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Geography |
| 34 |
Whereas the British planters had developed tea gardens all along the Shivaliks and Lesser Himalayas from Assam to Himachal Pradesh, in effect they did not succeed beyond the Darjeeling area. Explain. |
Primary sector |
GS1-13.Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Geography |
| 35 |
Bring out the relationship between the shrinking Himalayan glaciers and the symptoms of climate change in the Indian sub-continent. |
Cryosphere,Glacier Melting |
GS1-15.Geographical features and their location- Changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Geography |
| 36 |
Tropical cyclones are largely confined to South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico. Why? |
Cyclones |
GS1-14.Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Geography |
| 37 |
Explain the formation of thousands of islands in Indonesian and Philippines archipelagos. |
Geomorphology |
GS1-11.Salient Features of World Physical Geography |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Geography |
| 38 |
Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world. |
Oceanography |
GS1-11.Salient Features of World Physical Geography |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Geography |
| 39 |
Most of the unusual climatic happenings are explained as an outcome of the El-Nino effect. Do you agree? |
ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD |
GS1-11.Salient Features of World Physical Geography |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Geography |
| 40 |
Why are the world's fold mountain systems located along the margins of continents? Bring out the association between the global distribution of Fold Mountains and the earthquakes and volcanoes. |
Geomorphology |
GS1-11.Salient Features of World Physical Geography |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Geography |
| Governance |
| 41 |
Though 100 percent FDI is already allowed in non-news media like a trade publication and general entertainment channel, the Government is mulling over the proposal for increased FDI in news media for quite some time. What difference would an increase in FDI make? Critically evaluate the pros and cons. |
Structural reforms and Actions |
GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation) |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Governance |
| 42 |
The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash strapped Indian Railways to demand subsidy for obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit the consumers, the Indian Railways or the private container operators. |
Sectoral Regulatory Bodies |
GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Governance |
| 43 |
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of the above observation assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human rights standards. |
|
GS2-09.Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Constitutional Bodies(powers, functions and responsibilities); Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Governance |
| 44 |
The penetration of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in rural areas in promoting participation in development programmes is facing socio-cultural hurdles. Examine. |
SHGs |
GS2-11.Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Governance |
| 45 |
Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow change in India? Critically examine. |
Civil Services |
GS2-16.Role of Civil Services in a democracy. |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Governance |
| 46 |
Two parallel run schemes of the Government viz. the Adhaar Card and NPR, one as voluntary and the other as compulsory, have led to debates at national levels and also litigations. On merits, discuss whether or not both schemes need run concurrently. Analyse the potential of the schemes to achieve developmental benefits and equitable growth. |
Govt. Programs |
GS2-10.Government Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation) |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Governance |
| Indian Society |
| 47 |
Discuss the various economic and socio-cultural forces that are driving increasing feminization of agriculture in India. |
Women |
GS1-07. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Indian Society |
| 48 |
How do the Indian debates on secularism differ from the debates in the West? |
Secularism |
GS1-10.Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Indian Society |
| 49 |
How does patriarchy impact the position of a middle class working woman in India? |
Women |
GS1-07. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Indian Society |
| 50 |
The life cycle of a joint family depends on economic factors rather than social values. Discuss. |
Family |
GS1-06. Salient features of Indian Society; Diversity of India; |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Indian Society |
| 51 |
Why do some of the most prosperous regions of India have an adverse sex ratio for women? Give your arguments. |
Women |
GS1-07. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues. |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Indian Society |
| Internal Security |
| 52 |
The diverse nature of India as a multireligious and multi-ethnic society is not immune to the impact of radicalism which has been in her neighbourhood. Discuss along with the strategies to be adopted to counter this environment. |
Threats from external state and non-state actors |
GS3-21.Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Internal Security |
| 53 |
In 2012, the longitudinal marking of the high-risk areas for piracy was moved from 65° East to 78° east in the Arabian Sea by International Maritime organisation. What impact does this have on India’s maritime security concerns? |
Maritime Security Challenges |
GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Internal Security |
| 54 |
How illegal transborder migration does pose a threat to India’s security? Discuss the strategies to curb this, bring out the factors which give impetus to such migration. |
Border Area Management |
GS3-23.Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Internal Security |
| 55 |
China and Pakistan have entered into an agreement for development of an economic corridor. What thread does it dispose for India’s security? Critically examine. |
Threats from external state and non-state actors |
GS3-21.Role of External State and Non-state Actors in creating challenges to Internal Security. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Internal Security |
| International Relations |
| 56 |
With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affirm the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and over flight throughout the region. In this context, discuss the bilateral issues between India and China. |
Bilateral Relations |
GS2-18.Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. |
12.5 |
GS2 |
International Relations |
| 57 |
The aim of Information Technology Agreements (ITAs) is to lower all taxes and tariffs on information technology products by signatories to zero. What impact should such agreements have on India's interests? |
WTO |
GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. |
12.5 |
GS2 |
International Relations |
| 58 |
India has recently signed to become founding a New Development Bank (NDB) and also the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) .How will the role of the two Banks be different? Discuss the significance of these two Banks for India. |
World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance |
GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. |
12.5 |
GS2 |
International Relations |
| 59 |
Some of the International funding agencies have special terms for economic participation stipulating a substantial component of the aid to be used for sourcing equipment from the leading countries. Discuss on merits of such terms and if, there exists a strong case not to accept such conditions in the Indian context. |
World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance |
GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. |
12.5 |
GS2 |
International Relations |
| 60 |
WTO is an important international institution where decisions taken affect countries in profound manner. What is the mandate of WTO and how binding are their decisions? Critically analyse India's stand on the latest round of talks on Food security. |
WTO |
GS2-20.Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. |
12.5 |
GS2 |
International Relations |
| Modern History |
| 61 |
In what ways did the naval mutiny prove to be the last nail in the coffin of British colonial aspirations in India? |
1857 Revolt,other wars |
GS1-02.Modern Indian History- Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues); |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Modern History |
| 62 |
Examine critically the various facets of economic policies of the British in India from mid-eighteenth century till independence. |
British PoliciesXEconomic |
GS1-02.Modern Indian History- Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues); |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Modern History |
| 63 |
The third battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. Why were so many empire-shaking battles fought at Panipat? |
1857 Revolt,other wars |
GS1-02.Modern Indian History- Mid-18th century – Present (significant events, personalities, issues); |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Modern History |
| Polity |
| 64 |
Starting from inventing the 'basic structure' doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. |
Judiciary |
GS2-07.Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary-Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Polity |
| 65 |
Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that principle is one of its basic features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism. Discuss. |
|
GS2-02.Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structure; |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Polity |
| 66 |
The 'Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members' as envisaged in Article 105 of the Constitution leave room for a large number of un-codified and un-enumerated privileges to continue. Assess the reasons for the absence of legal codification of the 'parliamentary privileges'. How can this problem be addressed? |
ParliamentxPrivileges |
GS2-06.Parliament and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein) |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Polity |
| 67 |
What do you understand by the concept "freedom of speech and expression"? Does it cover hate speech also? Why do the films in India stand on a slightly different plane from other forms of expression? Discuss. |
|
GS2-01. Indian Constitution-Historical underpinnings & evolution; Features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure of Constitution |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Polity |
| 68 |
Instances of President's delay in commuting death sentences has come under public debate as denial of justice. Should there be a time limit specified for the President to accept/reject such petitions? Analyse. |
President Powers |
GS2-07.Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary-Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Polity |
| 69 |
The size of the cabinet should be as big as governmental work justifies and as big as the Prime Minister can manage as a team. How far the efficacy of a government then is inversely related to the size of the cabinet? Discuss. |
Union and State Executive |
GS2-07.Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary-Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Polity |
| Post Independence |
| 70 |
The New Economic Policy – 1921 of Lenin had influenced the policies adopted by India soon after independence. Evaluate. |
Foreign influence on Independent India's Policies |
GS1-04. Post-Independence- Consolidation and reorganisation within country |
10.0 |
GS1 |
Post Independence |
| Science and Technology |
| 71 |
Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as our business operations, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer oriented. Critically comment. |
Achievements of Indians in S&T |
GS3-16.Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 72 |
Can overuse and the availability of antibiotics without doctor’s prescription, the contributors to the emergence of drug-resistant diseases in India? What are the available mechanisms for monitoring and control? Critically discuss the various issues involved. |
Medical and Health Technologies |
GS3-15.Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| 73 |
In a globalised world, intellectual property rights assume significance and are a source of litigation. Broadly distinguish between the terms – copyrights, patents and trade secrets. |
IPR |
GS3-17.Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology and issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights. |
12.5 |
GS3 |
Science and Technology |
| Social Justice |
| 74 |
Do government's schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing businesses in urban economics? |
Efficacy of Welfare and Development Schemes |
GS2-12.Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Social Justice |
| 75 |
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. |
Education |
GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Social Justice |
| 76 |
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. |
Human Resources |
GS2-13.Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. |
12.5 |
GS2 |
Social Justice |
| World History |
| 77 |
What were the events that led to the Suez Crisis in 1956? How did it deal a final blow to Britain's self-image as a world power? |
World History Events |
GS1-05.History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc. |
10.0 |
GS1 |
World History |
| 78 |
What were the major political, economic and social developments in the world which motivated the anti-colonial struggle in India? |
Decolonisation |
GS1-05.History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc. |
10.0 |
GS1 |
World History |