What is a National Security Strategy and how is it different from a doctrine? Evaluate the need for India to have a National Security Strategy.
Highlight the significance of agriculture research and development in enhancing agriculture productivity. What are the implications of reduced investment in agriculture research and development (R&D) on India’s food security and economic growth?
Despite constitutional backing and digital interventions, Panchayati Raj Institutions struggle with financial autonomy and transparency. Comment.
Amid security challenges of terrorism and insurgency in the country, critically examine the office of National Security Advisor (NSA) in the current national security framework.
The sooner India becomes a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the better it will be for the UN organ.
Land degradation is emerging as one of the world’s most pressing environmental problems. Discuss the factors causing land degradation and the significance of land restoration.
United Nations chose the Earth Day in 2016 to sign the Paris Agreement for limiting global warming to below 1.5oC. Describe the significance of 1.5oC threshold in combating climate change. How can the world stay within this threshold?
Highlight the objectives and key pillars of Mission Karmayogi. Examine its effectiveness in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of civil services in India.
Manual scavenging highlights critical concerns such as caste discrimination, human rights and sanitation. What measures are taken by the government to eradicate manual scavenging? Discuss the reasons for prevalence of manual scavenging in India.
Summits are cornerstones of both regional and global governance. Discuss the key outcomes of the major summits attended by India in recent time.
Discuss India’s in situ and ex situ conservation strategies, and legal frameworks to address the threats faced by biodiversity.
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of heat-trapping greenhouse gases (GHGs). How does the Arctic tundra store carbon? Analyse the cause of this shift in the global climate system.
With countries across the world mulling to keep its teenage population away from social media, explain why social media is considered as a double-edged sword. Discuss the regulatory framework for social media in India.
Enlist the significant changes that were brought by the unfortunate terror attack of 26/11 in India? has the terror threats complicated the two front war situations of India?
Q. The 1991 economic reforms was a perfect marriage between economic compulsions and political opportunity for India. Elaborate. Does present situation need reform 2.0?
Q. The current structure of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reflects outdated power dynamics. Comment. Discuss the potential reforms in UNSC that can make it more equitable and relevant.
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by India in achieving its climate commitments under the Panchamrit action plan. How does the shortfall in global climate finance affect India’s climate strategies?
Q. Define globalisation. What are its key features and drivers? With the resurgence of protectionism in the world, discuss the advantages and challenges associated with globalisation.
Q. The instability in the African Great Lakes region holds strategic importance for India despite posing no direct threat. Comment.
Q. India is set to face increased instances of heatwaves this summer. Discuss the potential impacts of heatwaves. Suggest measures to mitigate the adverse impacts of heatwaves.
Q. With generative AI tools replicating artistic styles, discuss the ethical implications and the balance between technological innovation and respect for intellectual property.
Q. Indian painting styles embody India’s rich artistic heritage. Discuss the major painting styles in India varying across regions.
Q. Countries and companies around the world are opening up to the idea of geoengineering owing to its potential benefits. What is geoengineering? Discuss the different geoengineering techniques along with advantages and disadvantages of geoengineering.
Q. Recently NASA’s James Webb Telescope observed auroras on Neptune for the first time. What are auroras? Describe the phenomenon of occurrence of auroras in nature.
Amid US tariff threats, India-EU FTA presents a crucial economic opportunity. Discuss the potential benefits of FTA for both India and the EU and challenges associated with the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Indian polity is considered federal even though the term federation is not used in the constitution. In light of the above statement examine the evolution of federalism in India.
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