Q. Revolution is an inalienable right of mankind. Freedom is an imperishable birthright of all.

Q. What were the important features and achievements of the League of Nations. Also, illustrate the reasons for its failure. 

Q. Discuss the basic principles of the communitarianism school of thought.

Q. Discuss the schism between the developed and developing world in climate change negotiations and coming up with a collective global action.

Q. Harnessing demographic dividend for country's growth would require rural-centric policies. Discuss.

Q. Discuss what led to the evolution of the Capitalist and the Socialist pattern of industrialization.

Q. National sovereignty can only be achieved after self-sovereignty.

Q. Chulbul was a close aide of a minister in his constituency. He is known for his hooliganism. Once he got into a fracas in a mall and badly beat up a shop owner’s son. Normally, Chulbul had his way in such matters. However, the shop owner took a firm stand and registered a case against Chulbul. The police officer in charge was new and was proceeding according to law. He refused to dilute the case against him. He makes appeals to the minister for not interfering in the matter. However, the minister tells him that he will transfer the police officer. Further, it is rumored, that a close relative of the minister will be joining as his replacement.

Imagine yourself as the police officer who is to be transferred. Discuss the different options available and how will you respond in this case? 

Q. Discuss the similarities and differences between the basic tenets of Buddhism and Jainism.

Q. Illustrate the contribution of Plato in the evolution of the theory of virtue.

Q. India needs to harvest quantum computing for strategic and economic development. Discuss.

Q. Including more women in science and applied technologies is critical for the advancement of society. Discuss.

Q. Freedom of speech is a human right and the foundation upon which democracy is built.

Q. Explain the term earthquake swarms and how they are different from aftershocks and foreshocks.

Q. Explain the term cultural relativism and associated problems with it.

Q. Climate change, overexploitation, and policy measures have combinedly turned India into a water-stressed economy. Discuss.

Q. Indian diaspora can provide the requisite strategic impulse to unlock India's potential as a global power. Discuss.

Q. Explain the significance of the Eastern Ghats for India. Suggest steps that can be taken to conserve the biodiversity of the region (250 Words).

Q. Democracy is not merely a form of Government. It is essentially an attitude of respect and reverence towards fellowmen. 

Q. The government under PM Awas yojana has promised to provide affordable housing to the urban poor. However, after the inspection, it was found that there is a shortage of residential plots in the city. 

You as the District Magistrate have requested the government to release some vacant public land for the construction of houses under this scheme.  While accepting the proposal, the concerned minister suggests that 20% of houses should be allotted from his discretionary quota. In this situation, you have the following options:

1. Simply follow the orders of the minister. 

2. Tell the minister that the proposed discretionary allotments will lead to serious controversy. 

3. Delay the matter.

4. Oppose the decision tooth and nail.

Analyze these options and what advice you would have given to the minister?

Q. Model Code of conduct has been a remarkable step in ensuring free and fair elections in India. However, the present digital era has posed challenges to it. Comment.

Q. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar made it possible to think of an end to, if not a beginning for, the profound inequities of caste in India. Comment. 

Q. Globalisation has been widely debated as a matter of boon or bane for the world. In this context, discuss the ethical challenges posed by the process of globalization. 

Q. Hydrogen is being dubbed as the alternative fuel. However, there are many problems associated with the leveraging of hydrogen technology. Discuss. 

Q. There can be no social justice without economic prosperity but economic prosperity without social justice is meaningless. (UPSC Mains 2020)

Q. National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient education system in India. Critically examine the statement. (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020).

Q. COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment. (UPSC GS-1 Mains 2020)

Q. What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India? Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard. (UPSC GS-4 Mains 2020)

Q. How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies? (UPSC GS-3 Mains 2020)

Q. Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities. (UPSC GS-2 Mains 2020)