Q. Discuss the role of social networking sites in internal security challenges. (150 words)

Q. The new global order poses a challenge for India to make its presence felt like an emerging power in the present global order. Discuss. (250 Words)

Q. Highlight the role and importance of Pressure Groups in Indian polity, also mention their major shortcomings. (150 words)

Q. Outer space is emerging as a potential fourth arm of any country’s defence setup. Discuss the issues associated with outer space geopolitics and also suggest a way forward. (250 Words)

Q. Discuss the reasons behind high-tech industries in many countries being attracted to the peripheral areas of the major metropolitan centers.(150 words)

Q. India’s long journey from chronic food shortage to surplus food producer offers several interesting lessons for other developing countries in the world. Discuss.(250 Words)

Essay Topics

1. As is our confidence, so is our capacity.

2. Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.

Q. What are the different types of integrity? Highlight its utility in governance. (150 Words)

Q. Examine the role of social influence and persuasion in the successful management of any pandemic. (150 Words)

Q. How is the capability approach different from utilitarianism? Discuss. (150 Words)

Q. Pledge for Net-Zero emission should be taken keeping the interests of our poorest and most vulnerable populations at the centre. Comment. (250 Words)

Q. Discuss innovative approaches for solid waste management that can help in dealing with increasing waste problems in Indian cities. (150 words)

Q. Energy security is significant for socio-economic development. Discuss the challenges in achieving energy security and suggest measures to ensure it.

Q. While the Central and State Governments both derive their authority from the Constitution, the Indian Constitution provides for a federal system with a unitary bias. Explain. (250 Words)

Q. ‘Electric vehicles are the future of transportation.’ Discuss in the light of the statement the challenges associated and ways to increase the electric vehicles penetration in the Indian market.

Q. Describe the legacy of the French Revolution for the people of the world during the nineteenth and twentieth century. (150 Words)

Q. Drivers for social change like education, legal provisions and initiatives for creating awareness have still a lot to cover with respect to eliminiating girl child marriage. Comment.

Q. The evolution of massive and ornate Indian temples can be traced to the simple rock-cut cave shrines. Delineate the growth of Indian temple architectural style since ancient times. (250 words)

Q. Examine the types of value conflicts that may be present in public service. (150 words)

Q. Despite having so many celebrated technologists around the world, India is still not a major player in technology. Examine.

Essay Topic

Ships do not sink because of water around them, ships sink because of water that gets into them.

Q. What is Corporate Governance? What are the ethical issues with Corporate Governance in India? Suggest measures to improve Corporate Governance in India. (250 words)

Q. The novel coronavirus outbreak has become a worldwide disaster. How far is it correct to say such frequent viral outbreaks are man-made disasters? (250 words)

Q. Global Hunger Index 2021 rankings show a serious level of hunger and food insecurity in India. In this context, it is imperative that India take holistic measures to deal with the issue of food insecurity. (250 Words)

Q. “Regionalism is a threat to maintaining ‘unity in diversity’ in India.” Critically analyse the given statement. (250 words)

Essay Topic

Best for an individual is not necessarily best for the society.

Q. What do you understand by tropical cyclones and how are they formed? Also examine the impact of these cyclones on India. (250 words)

Q. Examine the role of emotional intelligence for an administrator in today’s complex world. Also enumerate, with examples, the key attributes that an emotionally intelligent administrator should imbibe. (250 words)

Q. How do you evaluate the preparation of India against potential cyber-attacks? Suggest a few measures that should be put in place to curb this menace.

Q. In the 21^st century, India needs to weigh the relationship with the Gulf countries not merely through economic but strategic prism. Discuss. (250 words)