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2022 · GS 4 · 10 marks

Challenges of Corruption

Whistle blower, who reports corruption and illegal activities, wrongdoing and misconduct to the concerned authorities, runs the risk of being exposed to grave danger, physical harm and victimization by the vested interests, accused persons and his team. What policy measures would you suggest to strengthen protection mechanism to safeguard the whistle blower?

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2022 · GS 4 · 10 marks

Dalai Lama

“Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.” Dalai Lama.

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2022 · GS 4 · 10 marks

Empathy and Compassion

Apart from intellectual competency and moral qualities, empathy and compassion are some of the other vital attributes that facilitate the civil servants to be more competent in tackling the crucial issues or taking critical decisions. Explain with suitable illustrations.

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2022 · GS 4 · 10 marks

Corporate Governance

In contemporary world, corporate sector’s contribution in generating wealth and employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing in unprecedented onslaught on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In this background, do you find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfill the social roles and responsibilities needed in the corporate world for which the CSR is mandated? Critically examine.

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2021 · GS 1 · 15 marks

Emerging Urbanisation Trends

What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India? (250 words)

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2021 · GS 1 · 15 marks

Population and associated issues

Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail.

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2021 · GS 1 · 15 marks

Geomorphology

Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples.

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2021 · GS 1 · 15 marks

World wars

“There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars.” Evaluate the statement. (250 words)

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2021 · GS 1 · 10 marks

Tribes & Related Issues

Examine the uniqueness of tribal knowledge system when compared with mainstream knowledge and cultural systems.

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2021 · GS 1 · 10 marks

Landslides

Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.

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2021 · GS 1 · 10 marks

Geomorphology

Why is India considered as a subcontinent? Elaborate your answer.

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2021 · GS 1 · 10 marks

Primary sector

Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.

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2021 · GS 1 · 10 marks

Consolidation after Independence

Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States.

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2021 · GS 1 · 15 marks

Uniqueness of Indian society

How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values? Enumerate the changes taking place in it.

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2021 · GS 1 · 15 marks

Development and Related issues

What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global society? Has it been affecting Indian society also? (250 words)

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2021 · GS 1 · 10 marks

Women and Associated concerns

Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India.

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2021 · GS 1 · 10 marks

Socio-religious reform

Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj.

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2021 · GS 1 · 15 marks

Cryosphere

How does the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human activities on the Earth? Explain.

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2021 · GS 1 · 10 marks

Volcanic activity

Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.

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2021 · GS 1 · 15 marks

Energy

Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.

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2021 · GS 1 · 10 marks

Urban Water Management

What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.

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2021 · GS 1 · 15 marks

Various stages of Freedom struggle

Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.

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2021 · GS 1 · 10 marks

Bhakti and Sufi movement

Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti literature and its contribution to Indian culture.

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2021 · GS 2 · 10 marks

Judiciary

Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.

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The expanded collection is transcribed from the supplied theme-wise compilation. Original marks and wording are retained where available; consult the official paper if an extraction looks unclear.