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General Studies – 1

Q1. How does Hindustani classical music reflect India’s spiritual traditions? Discuss the pedagogical relevance of integrating such traditions into rural education. (10 M)

Q2. The burden of unpaid care work is both a reflection and cause of structural inequality. Analyse time poverty as a gendered phenomenon. What role can social infrastructure play in alleviating it? (15 M)

Q3. What role do agro-climatic zones play in determining regional cropping patterns? Analyse how crop calendar modifications can affect inter-seasonal crop cycles. (10 M)

General Studies – 2

Q4. What are the systemic flaws in the current Collegium-based judicial appointments process? How have recent judicial controversies revealed structural opacity and ethical lapses? Evaluate how an Indian Judicial Service can address these issues. (15 M)

Q5. Why is nutrition essential for achieving educational equity? Why do current programmes fail to ensure dietary diversity? What reforms are needed in India’s PM-POSHAN to meet global nutrition benchmarks? (15 M)

Q6. Examine the role of BIMSTEC in enabling inclusive development across its member states. How can economic cooperation be improved for better outcomes? What role can multilateral funding play in BIMSTEC’s developmental agenda? (15 M)

General Studies – 3

Q7. Despite the robustness of GDP as a measure, it fails to capture the informal sector adequately. Discuss the implications of this limitation. Suggest alternatives for more inclusive national income accounting. (15 M)

Q8. Discuss the role of blended finance and hybrid annuity models in de-risking infrastructure investment. Why has their uptake remained uneven across sectors? (10 M)

General Studies – 4

Q9. “The pursuit of economic efficiency must not eclipse the ethical obligation to preserve human dignity.” In light of burnout in the IT sector, discuss the ethical limits of productivity-driven corporate culture. (10 M)

Q10. Public officials often operate in environments where institutional inefficiencies and procedural lapses go unchecked. Discuss the ethical implications of such inaction and the role of proactive vigilance and moral courage in upholding public interest. (10 M)

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