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“Global economic rankings are relative, not absolute.” Explain this statement in the context of India’s changing position in the world economy. (10 Marks 150 words)

Introduction: Global economic rankings based on nominal GDP compare countries in relative terms rather than...

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India’s National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) is increasingly being seen as a model of development diplomacy in the Global South. Examine how community-based institutional models like Self-Help Groups (SHGs) contribute to both domestic transformation and international cooperation. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

Introduction: India’s National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), launched in 2011, represents a shift from welfare-based...

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How can a below normal monsoon impact India’s agriculture and economy? Suggest measures to mitigate these challenges. (10 Marks)

Introduction: The Indian monsoon is crucial for agriculture and rural livelihoods. A below normal monsoon...

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Expanding Parliament may solve representation issues but risks making governance inefficient and less accountable. Comment.

Introduction: Expanding the size of Parliament has been proposed in the context of post-2026 delimitation...

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Groundwater depletion has emerged as one of the most critical environmental and developmental challenges in India. Discuss the causes and consequences of groundwater over-extraction. Suggest sustainable measures for its management.

Introduction: Groundwater constitutes nearly half of India’s irrigation needs and is a crucial source of...

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Amid rising global uncertainties, India’s fertiliser subsidy regime requires urgent reform. Examine the structural issues in the current fertiliser policy and suggest measures for making it efficient and sustainable. (15 Marks)

Introduction: India’s fertiliser policy has played a crucial role in ensuring food security since the...

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“Constitutional morality and societal morality are often seen in conflict. However, this binary is oversimplified.” Examine in the context of judicial decision-making in India.

Introduction: The distinction between constitutional morality and societal morality has emerged as a key theme...

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“Election expenditure in India raises serious concerns regarding the fairness and inclusiveness of democratic processes.” In this context, examine the effectiveness of existing regulations on election expenditure and discuss whether rising campaign costs are pushing Indian democracy towards a plutocratic tendency.

Introduction: Election expenditure refers to the money spent by candidates and political parties during election...

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Political Empowerment of Women is a Prerequisite for Achieving Substantive Equality. Examine

Introduction: Women political empowerment refers to the ability of women to participate effectively in political...

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“Despite constitutional and legal safeguards, custodial violence continues to undermine the rule of law in India.” Discuss the causes and suggest measures. (10 Marks)

Introduction: Custodial violence, including torture, assault, and deaths in police or judicial custody, remains a...

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“Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue but a major public health emergency.”Discuss with suitable examples from the Indian context.

INTRODUCTION: Climate change has emerged as a major public health emergency because it directly and...

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“The SHANTI Act marks a paradigm shift in India’s nuclear energy policy.” Discuss its key provisions and expected impact. (10 Marks)

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025 marks...

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“In the context of evolving global power dynamics, the recalibration of US China relations is reshaping India’s strategic space.” Examine the implications of this shift for India and discuss the measures India should adopt to safeguard its national interests. (10 Marks)

Introduction: The evolving US China relationship, shifting from overt confrontation to calibrated competition, is altering...

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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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