Mains Specials

1 Changing Contours of India’s Foreign Policy: Imperatives & Implications

1 Criminalization of Marital Rape

1 Elderly Care in India

2 Feminization of Agriculture

1 Discuss the objectives of population control measures and point out the measures taken by India to control population and its issues.

2 Flood Plain Zoning has been recognized as an effective non-structural measure for flood management. Explain

3 India has paid heavy human and economic cost because of hydro-meteorological calamities in the last four years. What are the reasons behind that? Suggest some mitigation and adaptation measures?

4 Extreme heat waves are on the rise in Indian sub-continent and have significant socio-economic impact. Explain its cause and suggest some measures to adapt and mitigate.

5 “Indian subcontinent exhibit imprints of varied geological processes through ages and is a storehouse of interesting geological features”. In the light of this statement can it be said, India has good potential for geo-tourism? What measures government is taking to promote geo-tourism in India?

6 Explain the mechanism of Indian monsoon?

7 The frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones have been increasing in Indian Ocean. What are the reasons behind that? Also, explain its likely regional impact.

8 The intensity of severe cyclonic storms in the North Indian Ocean region has shown an increasing trend in the past four decades which have significant socio economic impact. Explain.

9 Mention the circumstances that led to the establishment of an extremist trend in Congress against moderates.

10 Discuss and write about the reasons for the emergence of revolutionary movements throughout the Indian liberation struggle and particularly after the withdrawal of Non- Cooperation Movement.

11 Explain the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movement in 19th century with special reference to Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Brahmo Samaj.

12 Examine the reasons for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in India during later Vedic period. Also, explain its significance.

13 Give a brief account to Home Rule League and explain how it proved to be a basis of Gandhiji’s first mass strike?

14 India has a vast basket of living and diverse cultural traditions, traditional expressions, intangible cultural heritage comprising masterpieces which need institutional support and encouragement for their survival and propagation. Comment.

15 Despite strong government initiatives to eradicate manual scavenging in India, there is still report of manual scavenging in some isolated places. Explain the reasons and suggest some measures.

16 India has adopted its own concept of secularism that is different from western concept. Comment

17 It is often argued that Anti-conversion laws may disturb secular fabric of India; what are your views on it? Comment on rationale and issues related to these laws.

18 Civil Society and NGOs can play an important role in improving public service delivery by holding government institution accountable. Do you agree? Also discuss challenges with respect to civil societies in improving service delivery. Comment

19 Does Anti-Defection Law, while deterring defections, restricts a legislator from voting as per his conscience and erodes his independence? Comment

20 For globalization, Covid-19 appears to be a "bend but not break" crisis. Discuss how the world's globalization has been slowed by the isolationism imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

21 Most of the MNCs are concentrated in major metropolitan cities in India. Give reason for that. And also suggest measures to encourage MNCs to establish its base in tier 2 and tier 3 cities in order to promote regional balance.

22 At present, world has entered the era of modern technological advancements in the Telecom Sector such as 5G, loT, M2M, etc. Accordingly, a need was being felt to introduce a 'customer focused' and 'application driven' policy for the Indian Telecom Sector. Justify.

23 COVID-19 has exposed the vulnerability of urban casual workers. What are casual workers? What measures government of India has taken for the welfare of casual workers?

24 Recently, government of India approved implementation of Ken-Betwa Interlinking of Rivers Project. What are its pros and cons?

25 BRICS has achieved some success, but it currently faces numerous hurdles. Discuss the steps that need be taken to ensure the group's long-term viability in this situation.

26 “SCO has emerged as a key regional organisation in the Eurasian space”. In the light of the statement discuss the opportunity for India to fulfill its national interest.

27 “Although India and the United States disagreed on whether Russia should be condemned for its recent conflict in Ukraine, it is important not to lose sight of the wider strategic picture - the Indo-Pacific and countering China”. Discuss.

28 What is Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics (RELOS) Agreement with Russia? Comment on need and strategic significance of this Agreement.

29 What do you understand by inner conscience? Can inner conscience be efficient tool to solve ethical dilemmas?

30 What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’? Give an example where such crisis has led to extreme step. 150 words

31 An emotionally intelligent person can be a good administrator. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer.

32 The citizens’ voice can be effectively used to expose, denounce and restrain corruption. Do you agree? Justify your answer.

33 Ethical value without institutional support will gradually dissipate. Do you agree? Justify

34 There is no Code of Ethics prescribed for civil servants in India although such codes exist in other countries. Do you think code of ethics is important to curb corruption? Justify

35 Discuss some ways and means to prevent unethical behavior among civil servants.

36 “The Mahatma’s vision of a strong and prosperous India – Purna Swaraj - can never become a reality if we do not address the issue of the stranglehold of corruption on our polity, economy and society in general.”

37 "There is no passion to be found playing small-in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." - Nelson Mandela

38 “Fall down seven times and stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb

1 Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj

1 Gaganyaan

1 Net Neutrality

2 Space Weaponization

3 National Coal Gasification Mission

4 5G Technology

5 Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)

6 Internet of Things

1 Deep Ocean Mission

2 Coastal Erosion

1 Non-cooperation Movement (100 Years to Chauri Chaura Incident)

2 Tribal and Peasant Revolts

3 Quit India Movement

4 Paika Rebellion

5 Malabar Rebellion

6 Traditional Medicine

1 Military Logistics Agreements (MLAs)

2 Regional Cyber Security (Colombo Security Conclave)

3 Modernization of Police

4 Cybercrime and Cyber Security

5 Defence Indigenisation

1 Quality of Education in Indian Schools

2 Sustainable Urban Development

3 Hunger and Malnutrition (Global Hunger Index and India’s Poor Performance)

4 Multidimensional Poverty Index (Global and Indian)

5 Regionalism in India

1 Parliamentary Committees

2 Inter-State River Disputes

3 Social Media’s Impact on Politics (Online Campaigning)

4 Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

5 Digital Rights

6 Panchayat (Extension to the Schedule Areas) Act, 1996

7 Citizen’s Charter

8 Simultaneous Elections

1 Sagarmala Programme

2 Sovereign Credit Ratings

3 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

4 PM-DeVINE

5 National Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd. (NARCL)

6 Government Securities

7 Tight Oil

8 World Trade Organization and Related Issues

9 PM Gati Shakti

10 National Monetisation Pipeline

11 Privatisation of Public Sector Banks (PSBs)

1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

2 BIMSTEC

3 India-China Unresolved Border Disputes and Contention

4 Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI)

5 Nuclear Disarmament