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“The proliferation of low-cost drones has altered the economics of modern warfare.” Explain the factors behind their growing military utility. Highlight the challenges they pose to conventional air-defence systems.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas Q6. “The proliferation of low-cost drones has altered the economics of modern warfare.” Explain the factors behind their growing military utility. Highlight the challenges they pose to conventional air-defence systems. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The increasing use of low-cost drones …

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What factors have constrained the emergence of a broad-based private investment cycle in India? Analyse the role of domestic demand in determining corporate capital expenditure. Outline measures to create conditions for sustained private investment.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5.  What factors have constrained the emergence of a broad-based private investment cycle in India? Analyse the role of domestic demand in determining corporate capital expenditure. Outline measures to create conditions for sustained private investment. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium …

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Evaluate the significance of dialogue-based approaches in resolving internal conflicts. Discuss the conditions necessary for their success.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; Q6. Evaluate the significance of dialogue-based approaches in resolving internal conflicts. Discuss the conditions necessary for their success. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question In the context of continuing internal conflicts in regions such as Manipur and the growing emphasis on dialogue, …

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Discuss the role of indigenous seed diversity in ensuring food and nutritional security. Analyse the challenges arising from the commercialization of the seed sector. Suggest suitable policy interventions.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5.  Discuss the role of indigenous seed diversity in ensuring food and nutritional security. Analyse the challenges arising from the commercialization of the seed sector. Suggest suitable policy interventions. (15 M). Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question In the context of ongoing …

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“The growing pace of forest diversion reflects a deeper challenge of reconciling developmental priorities with ecological sustainability.” Elucidate.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Q6. “The growing pace of forest diversion reflects a deeper challenge of reconciling developmental priorities with ecological sustainability.” Elucidate. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The accelerating diversion of forestland for infrastructure and resource extraction, highlighted by recent MoEFCC data (2026), has renewed the debate …

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Discuss the role of peatlands in regulating the global carbon cycle. Analyse the factors responsible for greenhouse gas emissions from degraded peatlands.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Q6. Discuss the role of peatlands in regulating the global carbon cycle. Analyse the factors responsible for greenhouse gas emissions from degraded peatlands. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Peatlands have gained renewed policy attention following the FAO Peat-Emit Report (2026), which updated emission factors …

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Account for the factors responsible for India’s low share in international tourist arrivals despite its rich tourism resources. Examine the implications for the economy. Suggest suitable policy measures to strengthen inbound tourism.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. Account for the factors responsible for India’s low share in international tourist arrivals despite its rich tourism resources. Examine the implications for the economy. Suggest suitable policy measures to strengthen inbound tourism. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE …

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Examine the technological basis of orbital sunlight reflection systems. Assess their potential developmental applications. Analyse the environmental concerns associated with their large-scale deployment.

Topic: indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Q6. Examine the technological basis of orbital sunlight reflection systems. Assess their potential developmental applications. Analyse the environmental concerns associated with their large-scale deployment. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital sunlight reflection technology has brought space-based environmental intervention, commercial …

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Discuss the objectives of RBI’s foreign exchange market intervention. How does it contribute to macroeconomic stability?

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5.  Discuss the objectives of RBI’s foreign exchange market intervention. How does it contribute to macroeconomic stability? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent RBI measures to boost foreign currency inflows, including the FCNR(B) swap window …

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Discuss the factors driving the rapid growth of India’s private space sector. Analyse its significance for the national space economy. Examine the challenges that must be addressed to realise its full potential.

Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space Q6. Discuss the factors driving the rapid growth of India’s private space sector. Analyse its significance for the national space economy. Examine the challenges that must be addressed to realise its full potential. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The emerging private space …

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Assess the role of floating solar projects in achieving India’s renewable energy targets. Explain the major implementation challenges.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy Q5.  Assess the role of floating solar projects in achieving India’s renewable energy targets. Explain the major implementation challenges. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The launch of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (2026) has brought floating solar projects into focus as an innovative solution for expanding …

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What is the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)? Assess its significance in assessing the international competitiveness of an economy.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources. Q6. What is the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)? Assess its significance in assessing the international competitiveness of an economy. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The recent depreciation of the Indian rupee and the debate over its becoming an …

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Discuss how intensive livestock production influences the evolution and transmission of zoonotic pathogens. Examine its implications for public health. Suggest measures to build resilient food production systems.

Topic: Economics of animal-rearing Q5.  Discuss how intensive livestock production influences the evolution and transmission of zoonotic pathogens. Examine its implications for public health. Suggest measures to build resilient food production systems. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The growing evidence linking industrial livestock production, zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) …

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Discuss the significance of indigenous air defence capabilities in strengthening India’s strategic autonomy. Explain the technological requirements for developing advanced air defence systems. Highlight the challenges involved.

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology Q6. Discuss the significance of indigenous air defence capabilities in strengthening India’s strategic autonomy. Explain the technological requirements for developing advanced air defence systems. Highlight the challenges involved. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TOI Why the question Recent advancements in India’s indigenous air defence programmes, including …

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Bring out the contribution of sacred groves to the conservation of ecosystem services. How do they enhance ecological resilience?

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Bring out the contribution of sacred groves to the conservation of ecosystem services. How do they enhance ecological resilience? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Sacred groves have gained renewed attention due to recent research highlighting their role in biodiversity conservation …

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“A high-growth economy cannot sustain its development trajectory while excluding half of its working-age population from productive employment”. Discuss.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Q5.  “A high-growth economy cannot sustain its development trajectory while excluding half of its working-age population from productive employment”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Women’s workforce participation has emerged as a critical determinant of India’s ability to sustain high economic growth, …

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Why are invasive alien species considered a growing threat to marine ecosystems? Discuss the major pathways through which they spread.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Why are invasive alien species considered a growing threat to marine ecosystems? Discuss the major pathways through which they spread. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Marine invasive alien species are emerging as a major environmental security concern due to increasing …

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Discuss the importance of propulsion motor technology in electric vehicles. Explain the challenges in reducing dependence on rare-earth magnets. Outline measures to strengthen indigenous motor technologies in India.

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Q5.  Discuss the importance of propulsion motor technology in electric vehicles. Explain the challenges in reducing dependence on rare-earth magnets. Outline measures to strengthen indigenous motor technologies in India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Difficult Reference: TH Why the question The technological significance of propulsion motors in electric …

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“Disasters in infrastructure projects often arise from governance failures as much as from engineering challenges.” Examine the institutional measures required to strengthen safety oversight.

Topic: Disaster and disaster management. Q6. “Disasters in infrastructure projects often arise from governance failures as much as from engineering challenges.” Examine the institutional measures required to strengthen safety oversight. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The recent tunnel accident at the Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim (2026) has highlighted …

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What factors contribute to the resilience of terrorist organisations despite sustained security operations? Assess the implications for India’s internal security. Outline the measures required to weaken their operational capabilities.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas. Q5. What factors contribute to the resilience of terrorist organisations despite sustained security operations? Assess the implications for India’s internal security. Outline the measures required to weaken their operational capabilities. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The recent terrorist attack in Anantnag …

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