Answer the following questions in 150 words:
General Studies – 1
1. Although constitutionally banned, untouchability is still practised in India. Examine the reasons for it and suggest steps that must be taken to purge the social evil of untouchability from the society.
Reference: Indian Express
General Studies – 2
2. The multi-sectoral collaborations to achieve a reduction in suicide mortality in the country as proposed in the National Suicide Prevention Strategy is a much-needed step. Elaborate.
Reference: The Hindu
3. Central Information Commission, the apex body under India’s transparency regime must take urgent steps to remove hurdles in the citizens quest for accountability. Examine.
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
General Studies – 3
4. Artemis is the first step in the next era of human exploration. Discuss the significance of NASA’s Artemis-I mission. Throw light on the pioneering technologies being used in this mission.
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
5. What are the major challenges to India’s cyber security? How have emerging technologies complicated the existing challenges? How can they be addressed?
Reference: Insights on India
Answer the following questions in 250 words(15 marks each):
General Studies – 1
6. Women bear a disproportionate burden in conflict and women refugees who are forced to flee their homes face trafficking, sexual exploitation and other forms abuse. Suggest possible solutions to the above issues.
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
General Studies – 2
7. Critically analyse the proposed Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, in safeguarding the privacy of individuals and upholding the right to privacy of the citizens. Compare the proposed bill with the privacy laws of other countries.
Reference: Live Mint , Indian Express
8. The current global environment with its macroeconomic, trade and strategic challenges makes it all the more compelling for the world’s two largest democracies to deepen their engagement in a way that is mutually beneficial. Comment in the light Indo-U.S. relations.
Reference: The Hindu
General Studies – 3
9. Cryptocurrencies can make it easy to obscure the source of criminal proceeds and are increasingly becoming the preferred currency because cryptocurrency offers a combination of anonymity, ease of use and the ability to circumvent international borders and regulations, in essence, to launder the ill-gotten proceeds. Examine.
Reference: Insights on India
10. The mission Prarambh, marks the Indian private sector’s first foray into the promising space launch market, opening opportunities for the privatisation of space which is heavily dominated by ISRO. Discuss.
Reference: Times of India , Indian Expess/
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