2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Internal Security 15 marks
Analyse the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also suggest measures required to be taken to eradicate the menace of terrorism.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Internal Security 15 marks
Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security in India. Also, discuss measures required to be taken to combat these threats.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Internal Security 10 marks
Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber attacks. Also discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Agriculture 15 marks
What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Agriculture 15 marks
What are the salient features of National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Agriculture 15 marks
How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Agriculture 10 marks
How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Disaster Management 10 marks
Describe the various causes and the effects of landslides. Mention the important components of the National Landslide Risk Management Strategy.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Disaster Management 10 marks
Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Environment & Ecology 15 marks
Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are the commitments made by India in this conference?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Environment & Ecology 10 marks
Describe the key points of the revived Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India’s National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve these revised standards?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Environment & Ecology 10 marks
Explain the purpose of Green Grid Initiative launched at the World Leaders Summit of COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasglow in November 2021. When was the idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Economy 15 marks
“Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Economy 15 marks
Do you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced V-shaped recovery? Give reasons in support of your answer.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Economy 10 marks
Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Economy 10 marks
Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Economy 10 marks
How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Science and Technology 15 marks
The Nobel Prize in Physics in 2014 was jointly awarded to Akasaki, Amano, and Nakamura for the invention of Blue LEDs in 1990s. How has this invention impacted the everyday life of human beings?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Science and Technology 15 marks
What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of society?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 3 Science and Technology 10 marks
How is the S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world? (Answer in 150 words)
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GS Paper - 2 4 questions
2021
Mains GS Paper - 2 International Relations 15 marks
The newly tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength and impact of AUKUS in the present scenario.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 2 International Relations 10 marks
Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. What importance does it hold for India?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 2 International Relations 15 marks
“The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of a China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 2 International Relations 15 marks
“If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Social Justice 15 marks
“Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and the feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Social Justice 10 marks
Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition to be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Social Justice 10 marks
Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Governance 15 marks
Can civil society and Non-Government Organisations present an alternative model of public service delivery to benefit the common citizen? Discuss the challenges of this alternative method.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Governance 15 marks
Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administration on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Governance 10 marks
The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting a probe within a particular state is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Governance 10 marks
“Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy in making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Governance 10 marks
“Pressure groups play a vital role in influencing public policy in making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 15 marks
Explain the constitutional provisions under which Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 15 marks
Analyse the distinguishing features of the notion of the Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 10 marks
‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 10 marks
Has digital literacy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility hindered socio-economic development? Examine with justification.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 15 marks
Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analysing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 10 marks
“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.”
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 10 marks
“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.”
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Polity 10 marks
How have the recommendations of the 14th France Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggestlasting remedial measures.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods, and interrupting navigation. Critically examine.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
The process of desertification does not have climatic boundaries. Justify with examples.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
The process of desertification does not have climatic boundaries. Justify with examples.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
Discuss the geophysical characteristics of the Circum-Pacific Zone.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
How do 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
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 15 marks
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
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
Why is India considered as a sub-continent? Elaborate your answer.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of the water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product(GDP) in percentage. Discuss
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Geography 10 marks
Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 World History 15 marks
“There arose a serious challenge to the Democratic State System between the two World Wars.” Evaluate the statement.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 15 marks
Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 15 marks
To what extinct did the role of moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? comment
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Modern India 10 marks
Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj.
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2021
Mains GS Paper - 1 Ancient History Art & Culture 15 marks
Evaluate the nature of the Bhakti Movement and its contribution to Indian culture.
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