Total Questions : 2088
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Q. Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development. (150 words) (UPSC GS-3 Mains 2020).
13 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. “Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have a profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss. (150 words) (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020)
12 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. During the Industrial revolution the deplorable working conditions of labourers especially for the women and children negated the sense of employment. Comment. (150 words)
11 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 1 History -
Essay Topic
We have not inherited Earth from our fathers, we have borrowed it from our children.
09 Jan, 2021 Essay Essay -
You are part of a football team at an international tournament representing your country. Your team has played really well to reach the final. However, a day before the final match you witness the best forward players who scored the maximum goals in the tournament were injecting something using a syringe in private. When you approach them, they explain that it is a performance enhancing drug which is very common in such competitions and they suggested, you should take the same as well. When you enquire more about it, you get to know that those players have been taking the drug throughout the tournament at the advice of the coach himself. You discuss this issue with the coach but he tells you to ignore all this and concentrate on your own performance and threatens you of dire consequences if you reveal this to anyone.
a. Highlight the stakeholders and their ethical issues in this case
b. Discuss your course of action in such a scenario.
c. What long term measures would you suggest to stop the usage of such unfair means in sports.
08 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 4 Case Studies -
Q. Discussing the main challenges in upholding highest ethical standards in civil services, suggest effective measures to overcome such challenges.
07 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Hybrid Warfare is a multi-pronged warfare methodology, thus to negate it, the response should also be holistic in nature. Discuss. (250 words)
06 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 3 Internal Security -
Q. Discussing the impacts of Micro Climatic zones shifting in India, suggest measures required to mitigate its impact. (250 words)
05 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 1 Geography -
Q. Contrary to popular perception, India’s sex ratio at birth declined even as per capita income increased. Discuss. (250 words)
05 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 2 Social Justice -
Essay Topic
The covid pandemic revealed the urgent need for greater national and international cooperation.
02 Jan, 2021 Essay Essay -
Q. “Lack of knowledge confuses the intellect, while education provides the knowledge to the true soul- Rabindranath Tagore” Elaborate this quote in the present context? (150 Words)
01 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. In India it is said that the wealth hierarchy mimics the caste hierarchy. In the light of this statement establish the relationship between caste and economic inequality in India and highlight the initiatives taken to address the caste inequality. (150 words)
31 Dec, 2020 GS Paper 2 Social Justice -
Q. Explaining the significance of digital lending, discuss the measures to be taken to make digital lending more responsible in India. (250 Words)
30 Dec, 2020 GS Paper 3 Economy -
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02 Nov, 2020 Essay Essay -
Essay Topic
Freedom is to live with dignity.
31 Oct, 2020 Essay Essay -
Q. Signing of various defence agreements will allow India and the US to act together and get into a better position to shape the regional and global environment. Critically analyse in the light of recently signed Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement. (250 words)
30 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 2 International Relations -
Q. “An independent judiciary enjoying public confidence is a basic necessity of the rule of law.” In light of the statement, discuss the need of Code of Conduct to be followed by the judges. (150 words)
29 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. ”Liberalising the entry of new operators in the public transport may be the path for improving services and facilitating growth of the sector.” In the light of the given statement critically analyse the idea of privatisation of railways. (250 words)
28 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. The ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy signals India’s commitment to improve ties with its immediate neighbours but faces challenges of regional diplomacy. Discuss. (250 words)
27 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 2 International Relations -
Q. Communalism is one of the most serious problems that India faces today. Critically examine the factors responsible and suggest ways to deal with it. (250 words)
26 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 1 Indian Society -
Essay Topic
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
24 Oct, 2020 Essay Essay -
Q. “The world is becoming an increasingly unsafe place and that means security must assume topmost priority.” Discuss the statement in the light of the need of defence sector reforms in India. (250 words)
23 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 3 Internal Security -
Q. “Artificial intelligence (AI) is important for the development of humanity in the near future.” Discuss the ethical implications that arise from the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. (250 words)
22 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Genetic engineering is a double-edged sword. The only solution is to accelerate the good side of these technologies. Discuss (250 words)
21 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 3 Science & Technology -
Q. “The skewed child sex ratio could upset the gains from a falling fertility rate in India.” In the light of the statement discuss the reasons and suggest solutions to address low child sex ratio. (250 words)
20 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 2 Social Justice -
Q. What were the aims and objectives of the indian National Congress at the time of its inception? Discuss how far was it successfull to achieve the targets. (250 words)
19 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 1 History -
Essay Topic
No war has permanent winners.
17 Oct, 2020 Essay Essay -
Q. Autonomous bodies are very crucial to the government’s functioning. In the light of the statement critically discuss the role of Autonomous Bodies and their governance issues. (250 words)
16 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. “Desire, ignorance, and inequality—this is the trinity of bondage.” What does the given quotation mean to you in the present context? (150 words)
15 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Discuss how recently passed labour codes can have a transformative impact on labour empowerment in India. Also, discuss the challenges associated with the codes. (250 words)
14 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 3 Economy