Total Questions : 2208
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The global death toll has crossed one lakh due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It spreads via airborne droplets (sneeze or cough) or contact with the infected person/surface. In this context, ‘lockdown’ was the step taken by most of the countries in the world, including India, to stop the spread of pandemic. The ‘lockdown’ has also left many poor and vulnerable people facing extreme hardships.
People are forced to stay home but shocking statistics revealed that domestic violence has surged globally since the start of the coronavirus lockdown. In India, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has also flagged the issue of a spike in cases of domestic violence since the enforcement of the national lockdown. However, it is also imperative to continue with the lockdown to stop the spread of deadly pandemic.
a. Identify the ethical issues involved in the case.
17 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 4 Case Studies
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Q. What is the relevance of Buddha's teachings in contemporary societies? (250 words)
16 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Discuss the challenges and opportunities pertaining to India's pharmaceutical industry. (250 words)
15 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. The constitution of India makes the Centre stronger than the States and provides a quasi-federal polity. Discuss. (250 words)
14 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. Domestic abuse is one among many other social challenges posed by the conditions created by the pandemic. Discuss (250 words)
13 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 1 Indian Society -
Essay Topic
Where there is love there is life-(Mahatma Gandhi)
11 Apr, 2020 Essay Essay -
Q. Monsoon has wide ranging impacts on Socio-Economic Life in India. Substantiate.(250 words)
10 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 1 Geography -
Q.“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” Analyse this statement in light of India’s pharmaceutical capabilities and responsibilities amid the novel coronavirus pandemic across the world.
09 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Discuss, how cryptocurrency can revolutionise India’s financial sector?
08 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 3 Science & Technology -
Q. US-Taliban deal will have many geo-strategic and geo-economic concerns for India. Discuss. (250 words)
07 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 2 International Relations -
Q. The Quit India Movement deviated from the Gandhian ideology. Discuss (150 words)
06 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 1 History -
Essay Topic
“Raising awareness versus raising alarm; the public can't be better informed if the information isn't better.”
04 Apr, 2020 Essay Essay -
You are the DM of Rampur. The issue of stray dogs has created a lot of controversy in the area. After several incidents of dog-biting in the area, people have taken several radical decisions to fight the menace of stray dogs. There have been instances where stray dogs have been tortured by the people. Several local vigilante groups have started distributing airguns to the people at subsidized rates to kill stray dogs. The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of media reports on the stray dog menace and observed that "prima facie, it is of the view that Human Rights should weigh above animal rights in a situation where human lives are at risk due to attack by animals"
On the other hand, several international NGOs including PETA have filed a petition in the Supreme Court to provide protection to the stray dogs.
a. Identify the stakeholders and the ethical issues involved in the case.
b. What measures will you take to amicably solve the issue of stray dogs considering all parties involved?
03 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 4 Case Studies -
Q. “The concept of intelligence used in Emotional Quotient (EQ) is much broader than the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ)”. Analyse the statement in reference to their application in modern-day administration. (150 words)
02 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Discuss the role that rural centric policies can play in reaping India’s demographic dividend.
01 Apr, 2020 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. Elucidate the role of National Human Rights Commission in India. Also, discuss why it is dubbed as a “Toothless Tiger”. (250 words)
31 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q.“Though Swadeshi movement failed in achieving its immediate objective, yet it played a significant role in the Indian freedom struggle”. Discuss (250 words)
30 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 1 History -
Essay Topics
- Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
- Truth never damages a cause that is just.
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Q.Globalisation refers to the growing interdependence between different peoples, regions and countries in the world. Explain. (250 words)
27 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 1 Indian Society -
Q. Why is the Biosphere important for living organisms? (150 words)
27 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 3 Bio-diversity & Environment -
Q. 'Good character is necessary for holding a higher position in civil services'. Examine the statement in the context of modern-day civil servants. (250 words)
26 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. 'Our future cannot depend on the government alone. The ultimate solutions lie in the attitudes and the actions of the citizens of the country'. Analyse the statement. (150 words)
26 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Discuss the challenges and advantages of 5G technology for India. (250 words)
25 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 3 Science & Technology -
Q. India needs to harvest quantum technology for strategic and economic development. Discuss. (250 words)
25 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 3 Economy -
Q. Act East Policy can only be successful if apprehensions of ASEAN nations are resolved. Discuss with the relevant examples. (150 words)
24 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 2 International Relations -
Q. Recent changes in filing complaints with Lokpal can significantly curb corruption. Critically analyse. (250 words)
24 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance -
Q. Communalism was and continues to be one of the major challenges to democracy in our country. Critically examine. (250 Words)
23 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 1 Indian Society -
Q.People should not be considered as a mere headcount but as citizens having certain basic rights. Discuss the significance and challenges associated with the census in India. (250 Words)
23 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 1 Indian Society -
Essay Topics
- Transparency is critical in public health and epidemics.
- Education is the premise of progress.
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Climate change is one of the biggest challenges which humankind is facing right now. While several mitigations and adaptation methods have been researched, scientists have high hopes from geoengineering that include Carbon Dioxide removal and reflecting sunlight back into space. The Elders, an independent group of global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, is pursuing a framework for working of geo-engineering at the international level. However, several ethical issues have been identified with geoengineering which include the following:
a. It would be morally unacceptable to use geoengineering, in any form, as a replacement for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. To do so would impose unacceptably large risks and costs on vulnerable people and future generations.
b. Whether the positive and negative impacts of any geoengineering could be fairly distributed (issue of the distributive justice).
c. How should decisions of geoengineering be made (issue of procedural justice)?
In this context, critically analyze the issues identified by the ethicists.
20 Mar, 2020 GS Paper 4 Case Studies