Day: September 22, 2022

Topic: Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; 7. What does compassion mean to you? State examples from your life where you practised compassion and the reasons you did so. (150 Words) Difficulty level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies …

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Topic: Disaster and disaster management. 6. The risk of fire in urban areas has increased over the years and the rising cost of fire losses are increasing at a greater rate than the measures devised to control them. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: The horrific …

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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. What is fly ash? Discuss its types, applications, advantages, and disadvantages as a construction material. What steps are required to promote its usage? (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India Why the question: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) noted September …

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Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 4. Critically analyse the current Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20). What measures are needed in the upcoming Foreign Trade Policy to help push up goods and services exports? (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India …

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Topic: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 3. Debates are the lifeline of Parliament; their absence will diminish the institution, put a question mark on the next set of laws and deepen already hardening fault lines. In the light of recent events, examine the …

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Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. 2. As the head of the state’s executive, the governor has a variety of responsibilities that can be broadly divided into several categories. Thus, the Governor still has …

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Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1. In what ways can Artificial Intelligence (AI) affect the diversity and inclusivity in the country? In your opinion, can it act as a bridge to fill gaps or will it create further bias?  (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Live Mint Why the question: Artificial …

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