Answer the following questions in 150 words:
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1. The role of women in the police has been steadily increasing, though at a slow pace. But it must move beyond mere tokenism, so that they can champion the cause of women’s empowerment. Examine. (150 words, 10 marks)
2. The national tele-mental health programme is a welcome step in main streaming mental health and wellness. But its success will depend on its ability to reach masses and destigmatise mental disorders in the society. Discuss. (150 words, 10 marks)
3. With the Gupta period India entered upon the classical phase of sculpture. By the efforts of the centuries, techniques of art were perfected, definite types were evolved, and ideals of beauty were formulated with precision. Discuss. (150 words, 10 marks)
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4. Judicial transparency is particularly important in judicial institutions because it fosters and promotes greater judicial independence and boosts public confidence. Elaborate. (150 words, 10 marks)
5. Comprehensive reforms are needed in the criminal justice system to ensure effective enforcement of the law, uphold accountability, have a well trained workforce and speedy disposal of the cases. Comment. (150 words, 10 marks)
6. Why are the Cooperatives significant in India? Enumerate the reasons for the success of cooperative movement in India. (150 words, 10 marks)
General Studies – 3
7. What is inflation? How does inflation impact various macroeconomic parameters? Suggest measures that should be taken to keep the rate of inflation under accepted limits. (150 words, 10 marks)
8. Though nuclear energy is a source of clean energy but the vulnerabilities of nuclear reactors make it prone to disasters. Examine. (150 words, 10 marks)
9. A major budget announcement was the launch of central bank digital currency (CBDC). Analyse the various the challenges pertaining to CBDC that must be overcome for it be successful. (150 words, 10 marks)
10. Examine the role played by Foreign Direct Investment in the economy of the developing countries. (150 words, 10 marks)
Answer the following questions in 250 words:
General Studies – 1
11. Solid waste management (SWM) in urban areas faces significant challenges associated with waste collection, transportation, treatment and disposal. Analyse. Suggest remedies to overcome these challenges. (250 words, 15 marks)
12. The focus on the quality and coverage of health services through public health initiatives have contributed majorly to the decline in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in India. Precise focus must however be continued in states still showing high mortality rate to achieve SDG-3. Discuss. (250 words, 15 marks)
13. During the Quit India Movement, there was a paradigm shift in the nature of mass movement in India’s freedom struggle. Explain. (250 words, 15 marks)
General Studies – 2
14. The Indo-Japan Strategic and Global Partnership has evolved with collective cooperation and engagement on various issues. Yet, there remains scope for deepening the bilateral relationship especially in the wake of the current geopolitical ferment. Discuss. (250 words, 15 marks)
15. A permanent and sustainable solution which is mutually acceptable to both sides is needed to resolve decades long fishing issue between India and Sri Lanka. Comment. (250 words, 15 marks)
16. Despite various interventions to tackle hunger in the country, the issue continues to be persistent sore in the nation’s food security, undermining its developmental goals. Comment. (250 words, 15 marks)
General Studies – 3
17. What are the various issues with respect to goods and services tax (GST)? Do you think that petroleum products should be included under GST? Critically Examine. (250 words, 15 marks)
18. Enumerate the major tax reforms introduced in India in the recent times. Do you think that India should move towards a Direct Tax Code? Examine. (250 words, 15 marks)
19. What is Balance of payments (BoP)? Even though the reform process has strengthened resilience of India’s BoP, at the same time vulnerabilities arise with greater exposure of the economy to the rest of world through liberalised trade and investment environment. Analyse. (250 words, 15 marks)
20. Microfinance can facilitate the achievement of national policies that target poverty reduction, empowerment of women, assisting vulnerable groups, and improving standards of living. Elucidate. (250 words, 15 marks)
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