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General Studies – 1

Q1. The spiritual landscape of ancient India was shaped as much by trade as by theology. Comment. (10 M)

Q2. India’s youth embody a paradox of global exposure and local detachment. Examine the causes of this dissonance. What can be done to align their global aspirations with cultural anchoring and civic commitment? (15 M)

General Studies – 2

Q3. Why do Indian universities struggle to build global credibility despite numerical expansion? Examine systemic barriers to quality enhancement. Suggest structural reforms to align Indian higher education with global standards. (15 M)

Q4. What are the key legal and institutional shortcomings in India’s surveillance oversight architecture? Suggest ways to enhance transparency and accountability. (10 M)

Q5. The gap between constitutional devolution and functional empowerment has rendered many Panchayats symbolic. Examine. Suggest mechanisms to restore genuine decentralisation. (10 M)

General Studies – 3

Q6. “AI may promise productivity, but it risks hardwiring structural gender gaps into the future of work”. Examine the impact of generative AI on women’s employment. Suggest inclusive transition strategies. (10 M)

Q7. The fourth global coral bleaching event marks a tipping point in marine ecology. Analyse its scale and causes. Evaluate its repercussions on marine species. (10 M)

Q8. Why have terrorist networks in India continued to survive despite decades of countermeasures? Examine the institutional weaknesses in the security apparatus. Discuss the role of external support and radical narratives in sustaining terrorism. Suggest a comprehensive reform strategy. (15 M)

General Studies – 4

Q9. “Plato’s notion of justice seeks harmony in the soul before order in the state”. Examine. How is this idea relevant to leadership ethics today? (10 M)

Q10. Emotional intelligence (EI) strengthens institutional empathy. Examine its role in handling citizen grievances. Suggest ways to train civil servants in EI. (10 M)

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