Mains Marathon

Day 14: “India’s fiscal federalism hinges on a delicate balance between equitable resource distribution and economic efficiency.”Discuss.(150 words)

Day 14: “The office of the Governor was conceived as a constitutional sentinel, not a political agent.” In light of recent developments, critically examine the role of the Governor in Centre–State relations. (150 words)

Day 13: “Article 21 has become a reservoir of unenumerated rights.”Critically examine the significance of the Supreme Court’s recent judgments in expanding the scope of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Illustrate your answer with relevant examples. (250 words)

Day 13: “A Constitution that cannot defend its essentials is a mere statute, not a charter of liberty.”
In this context, examine how the Basic Structure Doctrine upholds constitutional morality and safeguards the foundational principles of the Indian Constitution. (250 words)

Day 13: ” The Government of India Act, 1935 was the blueprint upon which much of independent India’s Constitution was drafted.”Critically assess the enduring legacies of the 1935 Act in the administrative and federal structure of India. (150 words)

Day 13: “The right to be forgotten is essential for the right to dignity.” Discuss the status of the 'right to be forgotten' in India’s constitutional and legal framework. (150 words)

Day 12: Essay

Day 11: “The poles are melting, but the consequences are not equally polar.”Examine how the melting of Arctic and Antarctic glaciers affect Earth’s atmospheric circulation, ocean currents, and human livelihoods in distinct ways. (250 words)

Day 11: “Though both the Himalayas and the Western Ghats are prone to landslides, the underlying causes differ significantly.”Discuss. (150 words)

Day 11: Critically evaluate the urban dimension of the freshwater crisis in India. How are unplanned urbanization, loss of water bodies, and misgovernance amplifying water stress in Indian cities? (250 words)

Day 11: “The Arabian Sea, once cyclone calm, is now brewing storms.”Examine the recent rise in tropical cyclone activity over the Arabian Sea. (150 words)

Day 10: "India has abundant solar and wind energy potential, yet the development of renewable energy infrastructure remains regionally imbalanced.” Examine the factors contributing to this uneven distribution."(250 words)

Day 10: "Increasing variability and unpredictability have altered the traditional rhythm of the Indian monsoon.” Critically analyse how climate change is reshaping monsoon patterns and their broader implications. (250 words)

Day 10: Compare and contrast the formation of young fold mountains and block mountains. Why are fold mountains more prevalent along convergent plate boundaries? (150 words)

Day 10: Trace the global distribution of rare earth elements (REEs). Why do these minerals matter for the global green transition? (150 words)