2023 · GS 2 · 15 marks
Case Laws
Explain the constitutional perspectives of Gender Justice with the help of relevant Constitutional Provisions and case laws.
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2023 · GS 2 · 15 marks
United Nations and its Agencies
‘Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos’. Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO(International Maritime Organisation) in protecting environment and enhancing maritime safety and security.
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Statutory Bodies
Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions.
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Human Resources
Skill development programs have succeed in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyze the linkages between education, skill and employment.
Read question →2023 · GS 2 · 10 marks
Local Self Government
“The states in India seem reluctant to empower urban local bodies both functionally as well as financially.” Comment.
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Indian Diaspora
Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West. Describe its economic and political benefits for India.
Read question →2023 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Mandates of Security forces
What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give out the role of Central Intelligence and Investigative Agencies tasked to counter such threats.
Read question →2023 · GS 3 · 10 marks
Border Area Management
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc., is a serious threat to the internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat.
Read question →2023 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Space Technology
What is the main task of India’s third mood mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that have achieved this task. Introduce the subsystems in the spacecraft launched and explain the role of the ‘Virtual Launch Control Centre’ at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre which contributed to the successful launch from Sriharikota
Read question →2023 · GS 3 · 10 marks
Land Reforms
State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria.
Read question →2023 · GS 3 · 10 marks
Artificial Intelligence
Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of AI in the healthcare?
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Organized Crime and Terrorism
Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir.
Read question →2023 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Care X Monetized Economy
Distinguish between ‘care economy’ and ‘monetized economy’. How can care economy be brought into monetized economy through women empowerment?
Read question →2023 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Wetlands
Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few India’s wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites.
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Organized Crime and Terrorism
Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and efforts being made to curtail these sources. In the light of this, also discuss the aim and objective of the ‘ No Money for Terror [NMFT]’ Conference recently held at New Delhi in November 2022.
Read question →2023 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Agriculture Subsidy
What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to farm sector in India? Discuss the issues raised by the World Trade Organization(WTO) in relation to agricultural subsidies.
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IPCC Reports
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) has predicted a global sea level rise of about one metre by AD 2100. What would be its impact in India and the other countries in the Indian Ocean region?
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Cropping pattern
Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions.
Read question →2023 · GS 3 · 10 marks
Bio-Technology
Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage.
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Industrial policy and supply chains
Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard.
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Inclusive growth and employment
Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements.
Read question →2023 · GS 3 · 15 marks
Climate adaptation and just transition
The adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly growing worldwide. How do electric vehicles contribute to reducing carbon emissions and what are the key benefits they offer compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles?
Read question →2023 · GS 3 · 10 marks
Inclusive growth and employment
What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements.
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Agricultural markets and food security
How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it.
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