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Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good. -Tirukkural

The above statement highlights the “teleological” approach to truth. It suggests that the moral value of an action…

June 22, 2026
With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.

The debate between the “Ends” and the “Means” is one of the oldest in moral philosophy, representing the…

June 22, 2026
Suppose the Government of India is thinking of constructing a dam in a mountain valley bound by forests and inhabited by ethnic communities. What rational policy should it resort to in dealing with unforeseen contingencies?

India is one of the top 10 mega diverse countries of the world (8.1% of the world’s species).…

June 22, 2026
Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cyber crimes. The Justice B. N. Srikrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security. What, in your view, are the strengths and weakness sof the Report relating to protection of personal data in cyber space?

The Justice B.N. Srikrishna Committee’s 2018 report – “A Free and Fair Digital Economy” – was India’s foundational…

June 22, 2026
India’s proximity to two of the world’s biggest illicit opium-growing states has enhanced her internal security concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities such as gunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What counter-measures should be taken to prevent the same?

India lies between the Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle Narco-Terrorism as a Serious Threat in India Nexus between…

June 22, 2026
Describe various measures taken in India for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) before and after signing ‘Sendai Framework for DRR (2015-2030)’. How is this framework different from ‘Hyogo Framework for Action, 2005?

As per UNDRR, Disaster risk reduction is aimed at preventing new and reducing existing disaster risk and managing…

June 22, 2026
How does biodiversity vary in India? How is the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 helpful in conservation of flora and fauna?

Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of life forms within a given ecosystem, region, or the entire…

June 22, 2026
Why is there so much activity in the field of biotechnology in our country? How has this activity benefitted the field of biopharma?

Biotechnology involves using living organisms and biological systems to develop useful products and processes. India is now among…

June 22, 2026
With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programme? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy.

India has installed nuclear capacity of around 8,180 MW. With the government aiming to triple this capacity to…

June 22, 2026
How are the principles followed by the NITI Aayog different from those followed by the erstwhile Planning Commission in India?

NITI Aayog, established in 2015, replaced the Planning Commission to reflect India’s transition from a centralized planned economy…

June 22, 2026

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