Answer the following questions in 150 words:
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1. In 1975, the national emergency provisions were used for political reasons and this presented a grave challenge for Indian democracy as well as key lessons for it. Elaborate.
Reference: India since Independence by Bipan Chandra.
2. What are the causes for gender inequality in the country? Examine its impact on the society.
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
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3. Critically Examine the view that the president of India is merely a rubber stamp of the executive.
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
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4. In India’s Unicorn boom, scorching growth with a convergence to the path to profitability is incredibly difficult to achieve. Critically Examine.
Reference: Live Mint
5. The knowledge and understanding acquired from genomics research can be applied in a number of different settings, including medicine, biotechnology and social sciences. Elaborate.
Reference: Down to Earth
Answer the following questions in 250 words(15 marks each):
General Studies – 1
6. Unless there is political inclusion of the disabled, the goal of inclusiveness and empowerment will remain elusive. Comment in the light of recently released the draft of the national policy for persons with disabilities.
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
General Studies – 2
7. The health of municipal finances is a critical element of municipal governance which will determine whether India realises her economic and developmental promise under the 74th Constitution Amendment Act. Examine.
Reference: The Hindu
8. NITI Aayog has been constituted to actualise the important goal of cooperative federalism and to enable good governance in India. NITI Aayog acts as the quintessential platform for the Government of India by bringing States together as ‘Team India’ to work towards the national development agenda. Examine.
Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India
General Studies – 3
9. Semiconductors are critical technological components for emerging technologies and India’s push to reduce dependence on semi-conductor imports is a welcome step. Evaluate India’s strengths and weaknesses in achieving self-sufficiency in semiconductor production.
Reference: Live Mint
10. The world has made considerable progress in financial inclusion and access to financial services have grown significantly. However, there are challenges in bridging the remaining gap mainly on account of last mile connectivity. There is a growing realisation that digital technology can play an effective role in plugging the remaining gaps. Analyse.
Reference: Live Mint
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