Answer the following questions in 150 words:
General Studies – 1
1. Examine the various debates between the Northern states and the Southern states, which in due course instigated the American Civil War.
Reference: Insights on India
General Studies – 2
2. In the context of The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021, critically examine various issues in India’s law on abortion.
Reference: Indian Express
3. With India set to become the most populous nation, improvement of the country’s human development index hinges on providing quality education to the girl child. Analyse.
Reference: Indian Express
General Studies – 3
4. What is a ‘Vishing’ attack? How do they compromise and complicate cybersecurity in the country? How can they be tackled?
Reference: The Hindu
5. The extent and severity of the coastal erosion problem is worsening with global sea level rise. It has both ecological and economic costs and needs to be addressed urgently. Analyse.
Reference: Indian Express , Down to Earth
Answer the following questions in 250 words(15 marks each):
General Studies – 1
6. States should work with the Centre to reduce uncertainties for migrant workers. While bare necessities could be a starting point, but their contours should be widened to create a safety net of social security. Examine.
Reference: Live Mint
General Studies – 2
7. The values that steer India’s development cooperation — demand driven, conditionality free and based on the principle of partnership among equals — are appreciated in Africa. In this regard, critically analyse the opportunities that African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can offer in longstanding India-Africa economic partnership.
Reference: Live Mint
8. Social media can connect large populations and remote groups and is an effective tool for enhancing communication, collaboration and transparency across government departments. Evaluate.
Reference: Indian Express
General Studies – 3
9. Inclusive growth, or rather the lack of it, has become a recurring theme in political discourses. Political economy forces on the demand and supply side have weakened redistribution over time and contributed to a new wave of populism. Analyse.
Reference: The Hindu
10. The need to take actions to sustain soil and its immediate environment becomes pressing and challenging task in today’s environment as food crises increase across the world. Comment.
Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India
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