Total Questions : 414
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Q. India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country by 2027. Discuss the challenges of rising population and suggest a way forward. (250 words)
10 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 2 Social Justice -
Q. What do you understand by money bill and how is it different from the financial bill? Examine the criteria a bill needs to fulfill to be termed as a money bill. (250 words)
10 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. “Indian democracy will disintegrate under the burden of caste, communalism, regionalism, economic disparities, linguistic jingoism and other economic challenges.” Examine the factors that contributed to Indian democracy’s resilience despite these challenges. (250 words)
09 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 1 Indian Society -
Q. Examine the background and the objectives that were laid in the Cripps Mission Plan, 1942 and the reasons for its failure. (250 words)
09 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 1 History -
Essay Topics
A. History is determined by those who write it.
B. Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime.
07 Sep, 2019 Essay Essay -
You are posted as an SDM in a division of district which is undergoing ethnic turbulence since sometime. There has been a substantial loss of lives and property due to the disturbance, following which you are given implicit orders by the ruling party of the area to move a certain section of population, belonging to a particular ethnic group, out of the area to control the situation. This order has put you in a difficult position as it goes against your own ethical values of targeting a section of population and moving them out of their homes. However, not following the orders will be taken as dereliction of duty and will put the onus on you for the loss of lives.
A. In this situation, what are the options available to you?
B. In your opinion, what can be the most appropriate course of action and why? (250 words)
06 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 4 Case Studies -
Q. Examine the contribution of Bhakti movement to ethics along with its impact on society. (250 words)
05 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. What is empathy? Is it an important trait for the present-day civil servants? Explain with examples.
05 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Examine the efficacy of population-centric counterinsurgency (COIN) approach in dealing with insurgency in Kashmir. (250 words)
04 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 3 Internal Security -
Q. The MSME sector acts as a factory for entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities as well as a tool for poverty eradication. In this context highlight the challenges and solutions for MSME sector? (250 words)
04 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. PM-KISAN is aimed at boosting rural consumption and helping poor farmers recover from distress. Examine the challenges of PM-KISAN in this context. (250 words)
03 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 2 Social Justice -
Q. India must reassess its strategic convergence with the US, as the foreign policy of the USA in the middle east is impacting India’s interest. Comment. (250 words)
03 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 2 International Relations -
Q. Examine how Indus Valley civilisation was distinct from the other civilisations that flourished during that period.
02 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 1 History -
Q. Examine the early challenges that India faced as a newly independent country and world’s largest democracy.
02 Sep, 2019 GS Paper 1 History -
Q. Foreign companies dragging India to international arbitration not only leads to financial loss but also damages the reputation of the country as an investment destination. Discuss. (250 words)
07 Jun, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. What have been the recent issue related to dispute settlement at WTO? Have the policies at WTO worked against the interest of emerging economies like India?
06 Jun, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. Why is India opposing global rules on E-commerce in the WTO negotiations? (250 words)
05 Jun, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. What is meant by 'Peri-Urban Agriculture'? How can it help in adapting to the challenges posed by climate change? (250 words)
04 Jun, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. The anti-defection law works best as an insurance against violation of the people’s mandate for a party, but it cannot be made a tool to stifle all dissent. Discuss. (250 words)
02 Jun, 2019 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. Labour-intensive sectors such as housing, construction, exports, garments, tourism, education and health should be focus area for maximizing employment generation. Comment. (250 words)
31 May, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. Social audits help in bridging the gap between policy objectives and outcomes. Discuss. (250 words)
29 May, 2019 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. Systemic flaws in the appointment process among other reasons have contributed to vacancies in the lower judiciary. Comment.
28 May, 2019 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. India's leap of 23 ranks in the Ease of Doing Business ranking is significant on the 2019 World Bank’s ‘ease of doing business’ index. Examine the steps taken by government to improve business environment and challenges remaining. (250 words).
27 May, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. Is carbon tax regressive in nature? Give reasons to justify your answer. (150 words)
26 May, 2019 GS Paper 3 Bio-diversity & Environment -
Q. Inequality has risen substantially from the 1980s onwards, due to profound transformations in the economy such as deregulation and the reforms of 1990s. Comment.
24 May, 2019 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. Buddhism constitutes a bridge between India and South-East Asia. Comment. (250 words)
23 May, 2019 GS Paper 2 International Relations -
Q. The legitimacy of the government in a democracy is derived from constant scrutiny by elected representatives. Comment. (250 words)
22 May, 2019 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. The tribunals perform an important and specialised role in justice delivery mechanism. Comment. (250 words)
21 May, 2019 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. India’s engagement in the QUAD is a reflection of its evolving multi-polar foreign policy. Comment. (250 words)
20 May, 2019 GS Paper 2 International Relations -
Q. What do you understand by Urban Heat Island effect? Mention the factors that give rise to this phenomenon. (250 words)
19 May, 2019 GS Paper 1 Geography