GS II (e-governance)  India which takes pride in being one of the leaders in the field of Information Technology however ranks low when it comes to e-governance. Attitudinal change, a change of mindset among political rulers, bureaucrats and the people are required to usher in this tool of modern administration. Elucidate.

GS III (Economic Development) Greater flexibility and leniency for employers over employees will lead to increased investment in the manufacturing sector, more employment, exports, and eventually, the growth of the economy. Critically comment in connection to labour reforms.

GS IV (Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders) (Simplex) (Analytical) Personal interaction on a professional level is what keeps leaders going and what inspires them to try harder in everything they do. Discuss.

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GS I (Distribution of key natural resources across the world) (Duplex) How best can the problem of floods and droughts be addressed so that the losses are minimal and the system becomes more resilient?

GS II (International Relations) North Korea has done five nuclear tests in 10 years. North Korea has given world ample of reason to ask. As its nuclear and missile programmes have grown, the concerns have grown more urgent.  Discuss.  Why North Korea is rational ? What are the impacts of this on India?

GS III ( Biodiversity) (Hattrick) India is in the midst of an unacknowledged biodiversity crisis. Elucidate.  

GS IV (Work Culture) Change in work culture can bring efficiency, sensitivity and accountability. Elucidate.  

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GS I (Diversity in India) (Duplex) The Kashmiri approach to the world is uniquely positive. What are important contributions of Kashmir to Indian culture ?

GS II (Judiciary and Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies) (Hattrick) Is current mechanism sufficient to address inter-state water disputes & emotions? Do you think that interference of court or decisions of panels can solve this problem? Critically Examine.

GS III (Effects of liberalization on the economy) (Duplex) All the big economies are working together so that global growth could be preserved. Do you think that after the first two meetings of G20 it has done nothing or precious little? How effective is G20 as policy co-coordinating mechanism. Critically examine.

GS IV (Ethics) (Simplex) (Analytical) You are a traffic commissioner of city. You came to know couple of incidents happened in which two traffic policemen were beaten by people on charging fines.  Whole media took the cognizance of situation and other traffic policemen are skeptical about their security. What you would do?  

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GS IV (Ethics-Simplex) (Analytical) Do you think that taking donations from the corporate & businessmen for election campaigning should be banned ? Critically comment.

GS III (Infrastructure: Energy) (Duplex)  Nearly two decades back we had a motivational slogan “Power for All”. It has now graduated to “Power for all 24 x 7”, and will soon transform to Quality Power and on to Green Power. Elaborate

GS II ( Governance) (Hattrick) The good governance comes out from the strong commitment of the government where all commitment is made keeping people as focus. Discuss. What are Governance Indicators?