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As the Secretary of Minister of Sports in India, you introduced a ground breaking initiative called the Podium Scheme to enhance the country’s performance in international events like the Olympics.

Q7. As the Secretary of Minister of Sports in India, you introduced a ground breaking initiative called the Podium Scheme to enhance the country’s performance in international events like the Olympics. The scheme aimed to provide athletes with financial support, access to specialized training, and world-class resources. Its purpose was to nurture talent and ensure …

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Social mobility in India remains constrained less by policy and more by perception. Discuss this statement. How does cultural capital influence upward mobility?

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Q2. Social mobility in India remains constrained less by policy and more by perception. Discuss this statement. How does cultural capital influence upward mobility? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: Why social perceptions and cultural hierarchies continue to restrict upward mobility in …

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In public employment, meritocracy is often compromised by systemic corruption. Discuss the ethical implications of this compromise on both governance and individual aspirations.

  Q7. In public employment, meritocracy is often compromised by systemic corruption. Discuss the ethical implications of this compromise on both governance and individual aspirations. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In a blow to the West Bengal Government, the Supreme Court in a judgment upheld a Calcutta High Court decision …

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AI’s Impact on Meritocracy

Content for Mains Enrichment(CME)   Source: TH   What is Meritocracy? Meritocracy is a system where individuals progress based on abilities and hard work, not social status. It values fairness, equal opportunity, and personal merit. However, critics argue it can perpetuate inequality and elitism.   Different Views on Meritocracy:   Artificial Intelligence (AI)’s Impact on …

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