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2016 · GS 2 · 12.5 marks
To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note “Temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir”, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity.
Read question →2016 · GS 2 · 12.5 marks
Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and throw light on the status of its implementation.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
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.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the scope of its application in the development process of the country.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why there is gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Rehabilitation of human settlements is one of the important environmental impacts which always attracts controversy while planning major projects. Discuss the measures suggested for mitigation of this impact while proposing major developmental projects.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
How globalization has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the country?
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of the recent incidents of cloudbursts in many places of Uttarakhand.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include careless and useless manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures to be taken for facing these challenges.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
The frequency of urban floods due to high intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Discussing the reasons for urban floods. highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Discuss the role of land reforms in agricultural development. Identify the factors that were responsible for the success of land reforms in India.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is necessary for bringing unbanked to the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this for financial inclusion of the poorer section of the Indian society? Give arguments to justify your opinion.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the water-use efficiency.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development?
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades. Analyse the above statement.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, discuss the need for crop insurance and bring out the salient features of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
What is allelopathy? Discuss its role in major cropping systems of irrigated agriculture.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
What are ‘Smart Cities? Examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural-urban differences? Give arguments for Smart Villages’ in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
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.
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of National Programme on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context?
Read question →2016 · GS 3 · 12.5 marks
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.
Read question →2016 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Analyse John Rawls’s concept of social justice in the Indian context.
Read question →2016 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable in the citizens of modern democratic and egalitarian society. (a) Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in today’s educated Indians. (b) How can such undesirable attitudes be changed and socio-ethical values be cultivated in the aspiring and serving civil servants?
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