Q. How can ethical considerations be incorporated into environmental policy-making? (150 words)

Q. Discuss the challenges  facing India's labor market and suggest measures to improve job creation and labor force participation. (250 Words)

Q. Examine opportunities  and  challenges  presented by electric vehicles in India. (250 Words)

Q. Assess the effectiveness of economic sanctions as a tool for achieving foreign policy  objectives.  (250 words)

Q. In what ways can India address issues of gender-based violence and promote the safety and security of women? (150 words)

Q.What were the main factors that led to the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization?(150 Words)

Q. Examine the  challenges faced by India’s education system in  providing quality education to all its citizens.(250 Words) 

Essay Topics

1. All education is a search for truth and a pursuit of social betterment.

2. Unless it’s people-centric and people-driven, any reform is bound to face resistance and failure.

Case Study

You are a district collector of a drought-prone area where farmers are suffering from crop failure and debt. You have been allocated funds by the state government to provide relief measures such as food grains distribution, loan waivers and employment generation schemes.

However, you find out that some local politicians and officials are involved in diverting these funds for their personal gains. They have also threatened some honest staff members who tried to expose their corruption.

You have evidence against these corrupt people but you also know that they have strong political connections and influence in the area.

Q. What will you do in this situation?

Q. Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being. (150 words)

Q. What do you understand by ‘moral courage’? Why is it important for a civil servant? Give an example of a situation where you displayed moral courage. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the challenges faced by the Indian Parliament in fulfilling its role as a representative and legislative body and the measures taken to address them. (150 words)

Q. Evaluate India’s foreign policy towards its neighbors and how it has evolved over time. (250 words)

Q. Evaluate the causes and impacts of changes in critical geographical features such as glaciers, coral reefs, wetlands and forests. How can we conserve and restore them? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the role of women and women’s organizations in various spheres of life such as education, health, economy, politics and social movements. (150 words)

Essay Topics

1. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

2. Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.

Case Study

You are a junior officer in a government department that deals with food distribution schemes. You have been working under a senior officer who is respected and admired for his efficiency and honesty. However, one day you come across some documents that reveal that he has been siphoning off funds from the schemes for his personal use. You are shocked and confused by this discovery.

What would you do in this situation and why?

Q. What do you understand by emotional intelligence? How can it help you in improving your interpersonal skills and decision making? Give examples from your own life or from any public figure. (150 words)

Q. What are the principles of natural justice? How are they applied in administrative decision making? Explain with examples. (150 words)

Q. Evaluate the effectiveness of the government's Make in India initiative in boosting the manufacturing sector. (250 words)

Q. Assess the significance of the Western Ghats in the conservation of India's biodiversity. (150 words)

Q. What are the key features and significant provisions of the Indian Constitution which encourage unity in diversity in Indian society. Discuss (250 words)

Q. How do issues of housing and homelessness impact social justice and how can we work to address these issues? (150 words)

Q. The 1857 Revolt was not merely a sepoy mutiny but a war of independence against British colonialism. Critically examine this statement with reference to the causes, nature and consequences of the revolt. (250 words)

Q. Analyze the factors responsible for the location of software industry in India. How has this industry contributed to India’s economic growth and development? (250)

Essay Topics

1. The true measure of a society's greatness is how it treats its weakest members.

2. The purpose of life is not to be happy, but to fulfill one's potential and contribute to the betterment of society.

Case Study

You are a senior executive at a large healthcare organization that has recently implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) system to assist doctors in diagnosing and treating patients. The system uses machine learning algorithms to analyze patient data, identify patterns and predict outcomes. It has been designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.

However, the system has recently come under scrutiny from the media, patient groups and regulators who are concerned about the ethical implications of using AI in healthcare. There are concerns that the system may be biased, as it has been trained on data that may not represent all patient populations. There are also concerns about the potential loss of privacy and autonomy for patients, as their data is being collected and analyzed without their explicit consent.

You have been tasked with addressing these ethical concerns and ensuring that the healthcare organization is operating in a responsible and ethical manner.

What steps will you take to address biases in AI systems and ensure that they are transparent and accountable?

Q. What ethical principles should guide decisions regarding issues such as human rights, conflict resolution, and the use of force in international affairs? (150 words)

Q. What are the key ethical theories and frameworks, and how can they be applied to real-world ethical dilemmas? (150 words)

Q. Analyze the role of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in maintaining monetary stability and suggest ways to improve its effectiveness. (150 words)