“India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Mobile Manufacturing offers important lessons for industrial policy design.” Discuss the key factors behind its success and examine whether these lessons can be replicated in other sectors. (15 Marks) Read More » April 3, 2026
“Population ageing is not merely a welfare concern but a structural transformation requiring economic, social, and institutional adaptation.” Discuss this statement in the context of India. Also examine how the concept of a “silver economy” can help address challenges associated with ageing. Read More » April 2, 2026
The rapid expansion of the gig and platform economy has raised concerns regarding workers’ rights and social security. Discuss the need for regulatory frameworks for gig workers in India. What challenges are associated with their implementation? (150 words) Read More » April 1, 2026
“The containment of Naxalism in India is as much a developmental success as a security achievement.” Discuss. (10M, 150 Words) Read More » March 31, 2026
Critically examine the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 in the context of Centre–State relations. (10M, 150 Words) Read More » March 31, 2026
Discuss how the North–South divide in India poses challenges to cooperative federalism. How can fiscal and political mechanisms be redesigned to maintain national cohesion? (15M, 250 Words) Read More » March 28, 2026
What do you understand by the “electrification of the economy”? Discuss its role in achieving energy security in India. (10M, 150 Words) Read More » March 27, 2026
You are the author of an NCERT textbook chapter discussing judicial delay, accountability, and corruption based on publicly available sources. The Supreme Court orders removal of the chapter and bars you from future academic and government work. The decision sparks debate on freedom of expression, institutional integrity, and accountability. (250 Words, 20M) Read More » March 26, 2026
Discuss how prison overcrowding reflects the intersection of criminal justice inefficiencies and public health vulnerabilities in India. Suggest a multi-sectoral strategy to address the issue. (10M, 150 Words) Read More » March 26, 2026