Q. Discuss the various ethical values enshrined in the Indian Constitution? (150 words)

Q. In pursuit of doubling farmer’s income, Indian agricultural policy must emphasize converting farmers to agripreneurs. Comment. (250 words).

Q. Discuss the importance of public services reforms in ensuring good governance in India. (250 words)

Q. “Next to war, famine and pandemic the worst thing that can happen to agriculture is absentee-landlordism”. Analyse this statement with reference to the land revenue system of Britishers in India. (250 words)

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"A life lived in fear is a life half lived"

You are the manager of a company that has been worst affected by the lockdown due to Covid-19 pandemic. All the businesses of the company have been halted and there is no source of revenue generation in the company during the lockdown. Due to this, the company will not be able to sustain for long and pay full salaries to all of its employees. Moreover, the government plans to extend the lockdown period in order to tackle the spread of the infectious disease.

As a manager, you have to decide on cutting down the salaries of the workers and lay off some of them in order to keep the company running. However, your decision will leave many poor workers without any source of income.

a. Identify the ethical dilemmas involved in the case.

b. What are the possible courses of actions available to you? Which one do you think will be the most appropriate step that can be taken and why?

Q. Discuss the differences between teleological and deontological systems of ethics? (150 words)

Q. Discuss the term Antibiotic resistance and steps to control it. (250 words)

Q. Discuss India's position in getting closer to permanent membership of UNSC.(250 words)

Q. The phenomenon of reverse-migration poses various challenges in front of the administration. Discuss its overall impact on the economy and society. (250 words)

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Digital economy: Threats and Opportunities

Q. “Digital India requires strong focus on cyber security.” Discuss the challenges faced by cyber security and suggest ways to increase cyber expertise in India. (250 words)

Q. Mahatma Gandhi's concept of trusteeship was an instrument of human dignity. Is it relevant in contemporary society? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the Tourism and Hospitality industry. (250 words)

Q. Analyze the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the global oil sector. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by seismic noise? Discuss its impact on measuring the earth's seismic activities. (150 words)

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“The idea of a smart village will pave the way for the ideal village of Gandhi”

Q. “If the global community has to come out stronger in the face of any crisis, there is a need to establish a multilateral global order.” Critically examine. (250 words)

Q. “The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings”. Analyse. (250 words)

Q. Discuss in what ways the food processing industry can be a game-changer for Indian agriculture.

Q. Discuss the significance of the right to protest in a democracy. (150 words)

Q. The provincial style of architecture during the Delhi Sultanate period was greatly influenced by Indo-Islamic style. Discuss. (250 words)

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Globalization: Advantages and Challenges

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.
b. Suggest measures to resolve them.

Q. What is the relevance of Buddha's teachings in contemporary societies? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the challenges and opportunities pertaining to India's pharmaceutical industry. (250 words)

Q. The constitution of India makes the Centre stronger than the States and provides a quasi-federal polity. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Domestic abuse is one among many other social challenges posed by the conditions created by the pandemic. Discuss (250 words)

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Where there is love there is life-(Mahatma Gandhi)

Q. Monsoon has wide ranging impacts on Socio-Economic Life in India. Substantiate.(250 words)