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Examine the role of monetary policy in ensuring price stability during periods of global uncertainty. Evaluate the limitations of monetary policy in addressing supply-side inflation. Suggest suitable policy interventions.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Q5.  Examine the role of monetary policy in ensuring price stability during periods of global uncertainty. Evaluate the limitations of monetary policy in addressing supply-side inflation. Suggest suitable policy interventions. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The RBI’s recent monetary …

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Assess the factors responsible for the emergence of a K-shaped economy in the contemporary world. Assess its implications for India’s growth strategy. Suggest suitable policy responses.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q5. Assess the factors responsible for the emergence of a K-shaped economy in the contemporary world. Assess its implications for India’s growth strategy. Suggest suitable policy responses. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The growing discussion …

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How does imported deflation influence domestic inflation? Assess its implications for India’s external economic resilience.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Q6. How does imported deflation influence domestic inflation? Assess its implications for India’s external economic resilience. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The impact of global price transmission on India’s economy and evaluates how external dependence influences macroeconomic stability and …

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“Public investment serves as both an engine of growth and an enabler of private enterprise.” Analyse its role in crowding in private investment. Assess its contribution to long-term economic development.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5.  “Public investment serves as both an engine of growth and an enabler of private enterprise.” Analyse its role in crowding in private investment. Assess its contribution to long-term economic development. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the …

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Why is access to computational infrastructure becoming important for economic competitiveness? Examine the role of public digital infrastructure in democratising access to Artificial Intelligence.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Q5.  Why is access to computational infrastructure becoming important for economic competitiveness? Examine the role of public digital infrastructure in democratising access to Artificial Intelligence. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence and India’s efforts to build …

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How do sovereign credit ratings affect a country’s cost of borrowing? Evaluate their wider implications for domestic investment and economic growth.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q6. How do sovereign credit ratings affect a country’s cost of borrowing? Evaluate their wider implications for domestic investment and economic growth. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The economic significance of sovereign credit ratings amid …

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Port infrastructure alone cannot ensure maritime competitiveness without complementary shipping and logistics capabilities. Examine the structural constraints affecting India’s maritime logistics. Assess the reforms needed to build an integrated logistics ecosystem.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Q5.  Port infrastructure alone cannot ensure maritime competitiveness without complementary shipping and logistics capabilities. Examine the structural constraints affecting India’s maritime logistics. Assess the reforms needed to build an integrated logistics ecosystem. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question India’s maritime logistics ecosystem in the context of recent …

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Assess the role of NBFCs in bridging the credit gap in the Indian economy. Analyse the factors responsible for their growing relevance. Recommend reforms to enhance their developmental role.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5.  Assess the role of NBFCs in bridging the credit gap in the Indian economy. Analyse the factors responsible for their growing relevance. Recommend reforms to enhance their developmental role. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question …

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Explain the concept of a connector economy. Examine the factors that favour India’s emergence as one. Analyse the challenges that could constrain this transition.

Topic:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. Explain the concept of a connector economy. Examine the factors that favour India’s emergence as one. Analyse the challenges that could constrain this transition. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Difficult Reference: IE Why the question The ongoing reconfiguration of global trade, …

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“The future success of the GST regime depends more on improving tax efficiency than on increasing tax rates.” Assess the major structural challenges affecting GST efficiency. Outline measures to strengthen the GST framework.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q5. “The future success of the GST regime depends more on improving tax efficiency than on increasing tax rates.” Assess the major structural challenges affecting GST efficiency. Outline measures to strengthen the GST framework. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: …

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Why is green transition becoming essential for India’s MSME sector? Discuss the major constraints hindering this transition.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5.  Why is green transition becoming essential for India’s MSME sector? Discuss the major constraints hindering this transition. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The sustainable industrial development, the role of MSMEs in India’s green growth strategy, and the challenges in achieving industrial decarbonisation. Key Demand of the …

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Why is developing an integrated national mobility strategy essential for India’s transport sector? Examine the major components of such a strategy.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Q5.  Why is developing an integrated national mobility strategy essential for India’s transport sector? Examine the major components of such a strategy. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question India’s transport sector is undergoing a major transition driven by climate commitments, energy security concerns …

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“The future of inclusive growth depends as much on investment in care systems as on investment in physical infrastructure.” Analyse its implications for economic productivity. Discuss the measures required to build a resilient care economy.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. “The future of inclusive growth depends as much on investment in care systems as on investment in physical infrastructure.” Analyse its implications for economic productivity. Discuss the measures required to build a resilient care economy. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The …

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“The success of foreign direct investment lies not merely in attracting capital but in embedding investment within the domestic economy.” Examine the factors that influence FDI retention.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q6. “The success of foreign direct investment lies not merely in attracting capital but in embedding investment within the domestic economy.” Examine the factors that influence FDI retention. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question India continues …

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“A high growth rate can coexist with significant economic distress if the gains of growth are unevenly distributed.” Analyse the factors contributing to this disconnect. What measures are required to make economic growth more inclusive?

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q5. “A high growth rate can coexist with significant economic distress if the gains of growth are unevenly distributed.” Analyse the factors contributing to this disconnect. What measures are required to make economic growth more inclusive? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Despite …

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How can defence manufacturing contribute to India’s objective of becoming a developed economy? Identify the major constraints in this regard.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Q6. How can defence manufacturing contribute to India’s objective of becoming a developed economy? Identify the major constraints in this regard. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question India’s record growth in defence production and …

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“The architecture of global finance reinforces existing development inequalities.” Analyse the structural factors responsible for this trend. Evaluate its implications for developing countries. Suggest measures for a more equitable international financial system.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. “The architecture of global finance reinforces existing development inequalities.” Analyse the structural factors responsible for this trend. Evaluate its implications for developing countries. Suggest measures for a more equitable international financial system. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE …

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“The challenge of decarbonising small-scale industries lies as much in economics as in environmental regulation”. Discuss.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Q6. “The challenge of decarbonising small-scale industries lies as much in economics as in environmental regulation”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Decarbonisation of MSMEs and traditional industries has become crucial for achieving India’s climate commitments while maintaining industrial growth and employment generation. Key …

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Evaluate the role of data centres in supporting the digital economy. Analyse the factors contributing to their growing environmental footprint. Suggest policy interventions to promote greener data infrastructure.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q6. Evaluate the role of data centres in supporting the digital economy. Analyse the factors contributing to their growing environmental footprint. Suggest policy interventions to promote greener data infrastructure. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The rapid expansion of AI, cloud computing and digital services has increased the …

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