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All subjects 72 Agriculture 4 Art and Culture 2 Disaster Management 2 Economics 7 Environment 1 Ethics 12 Geography 8 Governance 7 Indian Society 5 Internal Security 4 International Relations 4 Modern History 3 Polity 6 Post Independence 1 Science and Technology 2 Social Justice 3 World History 1

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Indian Society › Regionalism

Indian Society › Regionalism

2016

What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.
Indian Society › Social empowerment

Indian Society › Social empowerment

2016

Why are the tribals in India referred to as the Scheduled Tribes? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.
Indian Society › Urban Planning

Indian Society › Urban Planning

2016

With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme’.
Internal Security › Border Area Management

Internal Security › Border Area Management

2016

Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management.
Internal Security › Organized Crime and Terrorism

Internal Security › Organized Crime and Terrorism

2016

“Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades.” Analyze the above statement.
Internal Security › Organized Crime and Terrorism

2016

The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions.
Internal Security › Threats from external state and non-state actors

Internal Security › Threats from external state and non-state actors

2016

Use of Internet and social media by non-state actors for subversive activities is a major concern. How have these have misused in the recent past? Suggest effective guidelines to curb the above threat.
International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

2016

Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the internal affairs of several member-states by Pakistan are not conducive for the future of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation). Explain with suitable examples.
International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

2016

Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of India’s Look East Policy in the context of the post-Cold War international scenario.
International Relations › United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies

International Relations › United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies

2016

What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of the UNESCO? What is India’s position on these?

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