Examine the potential nuclear fusion energy to be a source of clean-energy in the near future.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 4. Examine the potential nuclear fusion energy to be a source of clean-energy in the near future. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India. Why the question: U.S. researchers announced a historic nuclear fusion breakthrough on Tuesday that …

The shift of manufacturing from urban to rural areas can be a double-edged sword. It has its share of advantages that could transform the rural economy, as well as a set of constraints, which could hamper higher growth. Analyse.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 3.  The shift of manufacturing from urban to rural areas can be a double-edged sword. It has its share of advantages that could transform the rural economy, as well as a set of constraints, which could hamper higher growth. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The …

What is ‘soft power’? Evaluate the prospects & limitations of Indian diaspora with respect to the role they can play in India’s soft power and cultural diplomacy.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 2. What is ‘soft power’? Evaluate the prospects & limitations of Indian diaspora with respect to the role they can play in India’s soft power and cultural diplomacy. Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint ,  Insights on India Why the …

Caste-based vote-bank politics, rather than economic issues and social policy have determined India’s electoral choices. Critically analyse.

Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. 1. Caste-based vote-bank politics, rather than economic issues and social policy have determined India’s electoral choices. Critically analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: The Biju Janata Dal, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, last week won the Padampur byelection, …