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- Why is maritime security vital to protect India’s sea trade? Discuss maritime and coastal security challenges and the way forward.
- What are the major challenges to internal security and peace processes in the North-Eastern States? Map the various peace accords and agreements initiated by the government in the past decade.
- Write a review on India’s climate commitments under the Paris Agreement (2015) and mention how these have been further strengthened in COP26 (2021). In this direction, how has the first Nationally Determined Contribution (2021) intended by India been updated in 2022
- Mineral resources are fundamental to the country’s economy and these are exploited by mining. Why is mining considered an environmental hazard? Explain the remedial measures required to reduce the environmental hazard due to mining.
- India aims to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry in India? Mention the salient features of the India Semiconductor Mission.
- How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture? How can this technology help to uplift the socio-economic status of farmers?
- Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processing industries for generating employment opportunities.
- Examine the factors responsible for depleting groundwater in India. What are the steps taken by the government to mitigate such depletion of groundwater?
- Discuss the rationale of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. What are its achievements? In what way can the functioning and outcomes of the scheme be improved?
- Explain how the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) can be used as a tool for assessing the fiscal performance of states in India. In what way would it encourage the states to adopt prudent and sustainable fiscal policies?
- The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. What do you understand by LWE and how are the people affected by it? What measures have been taken by the government to eliminate LWE?
- Terrorism is a global scourge. How has it manifested in India? Elaborate with contemporary examples. What are the counter measures adopted by the State? Explain
- Seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifers is a major concern in India. What are the causes and the remedial measures to combat this hazard?
- What is Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)? What is the potential role of CCUS in tackling climate change?
- How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology play a crucial role in this endeavour?
- The fusion energy programme in India has steadily evolved over the past few decades. Mention India’s contributions to the international fusion energy project – International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). What will be the implications of the success of this project for the future of global energy?
- Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India.
- Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.
- Duleep Trophy 2025: Schedule, Live Scores, Squads, Results & Updates
- What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and bilateralism? How can these challenges be met?
- Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth?
- Paris Agreement 2015 on Climate Change and Current Status
- Hyper-Spectral Imaging Satellite and its Key Features
- India and Fiji Relations and their Strategic Importance
- Suspension of Import Duty on Cotton, Implications and Solutions
- The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of the delicate imbalance of East and West and entanglement of the USA vs. Russo-Chinese alliance. Examine and critically evaluate the East-West policy confrontations in this regard.
- Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India’s foreign policy, and is linked with India’s overarching influence in Middle Eastern countries. How would you integrate energy security with India’s foreign policy trajectories in the coming years?
- The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has to address the challenges faced by children in the digital era. Examine the existing policies and suggest measures the Commission can initiate to tackle the issue.
- In contemporary development models, decision-making and problem-solving responsibilities are not located close to the source of information and execution, defeating the objectives of development. Critically evaluate.
- Inequality in the ownership pattern of resources is one of the major causes of poverty. Discuss in the context of ‘paradox of poverty’.
- How Global Warming is affecting India’s Monsoon Patterns
- What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environmental protection in India.
- ICMR Launched UNNATI Scheme to Track Physical Growth
- WHO and UNICEF Report on Household Drinking Water and Sanitation
- Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context of planned development in India. How far have the recent reforms impacted the fiscal federalism in India?
- Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.
- Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.
- Radio Access Networks (RAN), Components and Types
- Constitutional morality is the fulcrum which acts as an essential check upon the high functionaries and citizens alike…” In view of the above observation of the Supreme Court, explain the concept of constitutional morality and its application to ensure balance between judicial independence and judicial accountability in India.
- With the waning of globalization, post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism. Elucidate.
- India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and long-term institutional partnerships. Elaborate.
- Civil Society Organizations are often perceived as being anti-State actors than non-State actors. Do you agree? Justify.
- e-Governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine.
- Women’s social capital complements in advancing empowerment and gender equity. Explain.
- A Crisis of Accountability in the Indian Judiciary
- The Attorney General of India plays a crucial role in guiding the legal framework of the Union Government and ensuring sound governance through legal counsel.” Discuss his responsibilities, rights and limitations in this regard.
- Discuss the nature of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Briefly describe the powers and functions of the Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
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