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All subjects 78 Agriculture 4 Art and Culture 4 Disaster Management 1 Economics 7 Environment 2 Ethics 13 Geography 9 Governance 6 Indian Society 5 Internal Security 4 International Relations 5 Modern History 3 Polity 6 Post Independence 1 Science and Technology 3 Social Justice 3 World History 2

All GS papers 78 GS1 25 GS2 20 GS3 20 GS4 13

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Economics › Inclusive GrowthXCapitalism

Economics › Inclusive GrowthXCapitalism

2014

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.
Economics › LPG Reforms

Economics › LPG Reforms

2014

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?
Environment › EIA

Environment › EIA

2014

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.
Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC

Environment › Rio Family/UNFCCC/IPCC

2014

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.
Ethics › Accountability and Ethical Governance

Ethics › Accountability and Ethical Governance

2014

What does ‘accountability’ mean in the context of public service? What measures can be adopted to ensure individual and collective accountability of public servants?
Ethics › Attitude for Individuals

Ethics › Attitude for Individuals

2014

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?
Ethics › Corruption

Ethics › Corruption

2014

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.
Ethics › Crisis of Ethical Values

Ethics › Crisis of Ethical Values

2014

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.
Ethics › Ethics in Private and Public sphere

Ethics › Ethics in Private and Public sphere

2014

What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in public administration?
Ethics › Ethics in Private and Public sphere

2014

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.

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