Day: December 5, 2022

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 7. To be satisfied with what one possesses is one of our most famous virtues. This means that it is a personality type that has been, over centuries, promoted as an admirable quality. Do you think there is downside …

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Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 3. When we use our values to make decisions, we make a deliberate choice to focus on what is important to us. When values are shared, they build internal cohesion in the society. Elaborate. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate …

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Topic: Food security; 5. Soil degradation can have irreparable consequences on human and ecosystem health. Elaborate. Throw light on the various threats to India’s food security. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: World Soil Day (WSD) 2022, annually observed on December 5, aligns with this. WSD 2022, …

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Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 4. Lack of access to formal credit for informal sector workers and entrepreneurs act as a major hindrance to their progress. Examine the various issues faced by the informal sector workers and suggest solutions to overcome the same. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights …

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Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 3. The recent elections in Nepal offer an opportunity for India to recalibrate its ties and to turn over a new leaf in Indo-Nepalese relations. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: On November 20, Nepal had its general elections, its …

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Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 2. India’s north eastern region is already a main pillar of the Act East policy but it can also be a key component of Indo-Pacific policy and strategy, provided it is on the right path to …

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Topic:  population and associated issues 1. As most developed economies face demographic challenges of a falling young population and a growing older population, migrant workforce from India can serve as a solution for such a mismatch. Analyse.   (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India Why the question: The latest World …

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