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“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)

Introduction: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile manufacturing has emerged as one of...

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“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.

India is witnessing a steady rise in elderly population (60+) will reach 319 million by...

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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)

The gig and platform economy in India is expanding rapidly, driven by digital platforms. However,...

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“The containment of Naxalism in India is as much a developmental success as a security achievement.” Discuss. (10M, 150 Words)

Left Wing Extremism (LWE), originating from the Naxalbari uprising of 1967, has long posed a serious...

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Critically examine the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 in the context of Centre–State relations. (10M, 150 Words)

The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 seeks to establish a uniform statutory...

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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)

India’s federal system rests on cooperative federalism, where diversity is harmonised through shared governance. However, the...

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What do you understand by the “electrification of the economy”? Discuss its role in achieving energy security in India. (10M, 150 Words)

Answer: Electrification of the economy refers to the progressive replacement of fossil fuel-based energy use with...

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Daily Current Affairs Prelims Practice (23-03-2026)

1.          With reference to the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) approved in 2026, consider the following...

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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)

QUESTIONS: (a)   Identify the key ethical issues and stakeholders involved. (b) Analyse the situation...

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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)

Prison overcrowding in India is not merely an administrative issue but reflects a deeper crisis...

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“India’s West Asia policy is a test of its strategic autonomy”. Evaluate this statement in light of the US–Israel–Iran conflict and its spillover into South Asia. (10M, 150 Words)

India’s West Asia policy has traditionally been guided by strategic autonomy and multi-alignment, balancing ties with...

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Despite a robust legal and policy framework, persons with disabilities (PwDs) in India continue to face significant barriers to inclusion. Discuss. What measures can be adopted to address those barriers? (15 Marks, 250 words)

As per the Census 2011, India has about 2.68 crore (26.8 million) PwDs, accounting for 2.21% of...

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What are the key issues plaguing India’s fertiliser sector? Suggest reforms to ensure food security and sustainability. (15 Marks, 250 words)

Fertilisers are crucial for agricultural productivity and food security. India is the second-largest consumer and third-largest...

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The Washington Consensus defined the rules of the global economic order for nearly half a century. However, changing geopolitical and economic realities have exposed its limitations. Critically examine the reasons for the erosion of the Washington Consensus. (15M, 250 Words)

The Washington Consensus, a term coined by John Williamson in 1989, referred to a set of...

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The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) seeks to transform border villages into centres of development and security. In this context, discuss the significance of the Vibrant Villages Programme in addressing the problem of last-mile connectivity in India’s border regions. (10 Marks, 150 Words)

The Vibrant Villages Programme, announced in the Union Budget 2022–23, aims at the comprehensive development of...

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