Total Questions : 266
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Q. The double burden of undernutrition and obesity needs to be tackled as part of India's national nutrition strategy. Discuss (250 words)
18 May, 2019 GS Paper 2 Social Justice -
Q. Even though migrants add substantially to the economy, they are always not seen favourably by the recipient states/cities. Comment. (250 words)
17 May, 2019 GS Paper 1 Indian Society -
Q. According to the 2016 Global Slavery Index, India has the most slaves in the world (in terms of population). What laws and provisions are available to end bonded labour in India and why have they not been able to eliminate this practice? (250 words)
16 May, 2019 GS Paper 1 Indian Society -
Q. Many of the Bhakti saints were rebels who chose to defy the currents of their time through their writings. Comment. (250 words)
15 May, 2019 GS Paper 1 History -
Q. Discuss the system of Apartheid in South Africa which came to an end in 1994. Mention the role played by India in bringing apartheid to an end in South Africa. (250 words)
14 May, 2019 GS Paper 1 History -
Q. An overdependence on the unorganized sector has been the reason behind India’s unemployment and under-employment issue. Discuss (250 words)
13 May, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. In place of colonialism as the main instrument of imperialism we have today neo-colonialism. Comment (250 words)
11 May, 2019 GS Paper 1 History -
Q. What is peer to peer (P2P) lending? Elucidate the risks and opportunities in P2P lending. (250 words)
10 May, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. Law has its own limitation in bringing social change. In this context, critically evaluate the efficacy of steps taken to empower women and weaken the grip of patriarchy around them. (250 words)
09 May, 2019 GS Paper 1 Indian Society -
Q. Does identity based politics weakens democracy by creating multiple fissures in society or strengthens it by increasing bargaining power of a collective group? Discuss giving reasons in support of your answer (250 words)
08 May, 2019 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. The accounting of contribution of informal sector in the national economy is crucial, not only for the sector itself, but for the entire economy . Discuss (250 words)
07 May, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. The suspension of cross-LoC trade in Jammu and Kashmir region, which was started as one of the main steps in confidence building measures, will impact in multiple ways, apart from controlling terror linked and illegal activities along the trade corridor. Discuss (250 words)
06 May, 2019 GS Paper 2 International Relations -
Q. The Cold War was a state of geopolitical tension after World War II between powers in the Eastern Bloc (the Soviet Union and its satellite states) and powers in the Western Bloc (the United States, its NATO allies and others). Comment. (250 words)
04 May, 2019 GS Paper 1 History -
Q. Just as India has committed to moving up the ranks in Ease of Doing Business indicators, a similar commitment should be made on the gender front. Comment in view of the 'son meta-preference'. (250 words)
03 May, 2019 GS Paper 1 Indian Society -
Q. The growing problems in the field of medical implants in India calls for regulatory overhaul of present structure. Discuss. (250 words)
02 May, 2019 GS Paper 2 Social Justice -
Q. Criminalisation of politics will be a blow to our democracy if left unchecked. In light of this statement analyse the measures taken and also suggest some possible solutions. (250 words)
01 May, 2019 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. What do you understand by fixed dose combination(FDC) drugs? Highlight the advantages and limitations of FDCs in addressing the health care in India. (250 words)
30 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 2 Social Justice -
Q. Analyse the limitations faced by model code of conduct in the digital age of political advertisement. (250 words)
30 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. The recent Sri Lankan terror attack highlights the need for international cooperation on terror. Discuss. (250 words)
29 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 2 International Relations -
Q. Examine the concerns and impacts associated with China’s Belt Road Initiative, which has expanded itself from being just an infrastructural project. (250 words)
29 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 2 International Relations -
Q. The sedition law has been used as a muzzling mechanism and is a weapon against the constitutional spirit of modern democracy. Critically examine. (250 words)
27 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. Ambedkar warned that Bhakti in religion may be a road to the salvation of the soul, but in politics, Bhakti or hero worship is a sure road to degradation and to eventual dictatorship. Comment. (150 words)
27 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Technology, if not effectively disbursed, creates new power asymmetries. Examine. (250 words)
26 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. What do you understand by the term 'sarpanch pati'? Examine the reasons and impact of such culture. (150 words)
26 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 1 Indian Society -
Q. Examine the major differences between peasant movements of the 19th and 20th century and their impact on society. (250 words)
25 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 1 History -
Q. What are the prospects of rural tourism in North-east? Discuss the steps taken by the government to boost it. (250 words)
25 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. What are wetlands and their functions? Discuss the threats being faced by them. (250 words)
24 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 3 Bio-diversity & Environment -
Q. The private sector in healthcare can play a pivotal role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Examine. (250 words)
24 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. “To other country, I may go as a tourist. But to India, I come as a pilgrim”-Martin Luther King Jr.
Discuss this statement in the background of the potential which spiritual tourism holds in India and the steps taken to promote it. (250 words)
23 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. Indian National Congress acted as a safety valve for the British government. Critically examine. (250 words)
23 Apr, 2019 GS Paper 1 History