Mains Specials

1 Traditional Medicine

2 Traditional Indian Textiles

3 Role of Culture in Indian Tourism

4 Vaikom Satyagraha (Completed 100 Years)

5 Dravidian Movement

6 Tipu Sultan: Legacy and Controversies

7 Indian Martial Arts

8 Groundwater Management

9 Western Disturbance and Erratic Rainfall

10 Urban Heat Islands

11 La Nina and Indian Climate

12 Importance of Cooperatives in India

13 Minorities in India: Challenges and Safeguards

14 Social Consequences of Urbanization

15 Women in Panchayat: Challenges and Opportunities

16 Same Sex Marriage: Social Challenges and Individual Justice

1 Delegated Legislation

2 Nationalism vs. Regionalism

3 Judicial Infrastructure in India

4 District Judiciary in India: Challenges and Importance

5 River Water Dispute in India: Problems and Solutions

6 National Data Governance Policy: Issues and Advantages

7 NGOs/CSOs in Governance

8 G20 Presidency and India: Scope & Advantages

9 India and the Global South

10 India’s Indo-Pacific Engagements

11 Indian Diaspora in Indian Development

12 Global Supply Chain Resilience

13 India and South Asia: Challenges and Scope in 21st Century

14 India’s Ambition in Central Asia

15 India-SCO: Challenges and Opportunities (India as the Chair of SCO in 2023)

16 ​Gender Sensitization

17 Universalization of PDS

18 Maternal & Neo-natal Care

19 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)

20 Self-Help Group: Role in India’s Socio-Economic Development

21 Abortion Laws in India

22 Rural Sanitation Coverage

23 Cooperatives in India: Challenges and Solutions

24 Local to Global: Promotion of Tribal Products

25 Reinvigorating Sports in Rural Areas

26 Preventive Healthcare in India

1 India’s Logistics Challenges

2 Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

3 Land Monetisation (National Land Monetisation Corporation Set Up)

4 Startup Ecosystem (Nurturing Innovation and Startups in the Country)

5 Tourism in India

6 Holistic development of Horticulture in the country

7 India’s Digital Payment Landscape

8 Healthcare Infrastructure

9 Reform in Multi-Lateral Institutions

10 Methanol Economy

11 Millets Revolution

12 Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA)

13 India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem

14 India’s Bioeconomy Potential

15 Fintech in India

16 Fertilizer Industry in India

17 Anti-Microbial Resistance: Global Health Threat

18 India’s Private Sectors’ Role in Space Sector

19 Geospatial Technology: Application and Challenges

20 Future of Hydrogen in India

21 Role of Metaverse in India’s E-governance

22 UPI: Jewel amongst India’s Fintech Innovation

23 Conservation of Coastal Ecosystem

24 Wetland Conservation

25 Mission LiFE

26 Mangrove Conservation

27 Renewable Energy: India’s Ambitions & Increasing Footprint

28 Waste Management and Industrial Development

29 Sustainable Land Management

30 Climate Finance: An Indian Perspective

31 Agroforestry

32 Disaster Risk Reduction

33 Disaster Induced Displacement (DID)

34 Role of Technology in Law Enforcement

35 Digital Connectivity Infrastructure

36 Cyber Security in India

1 AI Ethics in Healthcare

2 Social Media and Civil Servants

1 Linguistic diversity proved to be a source of social and political conflict after independence. Discuss. Has the formation of linguistic states strengthened unity in India?

2 From establishing supremacy over trade to the collection of land revenue, there was a clear time frame between the British economic policies. Explain.

3 Mangroves protect life and property during natural calamities like cyclones and they act as a biodiversity hotspot. In this context, explain the importance of mangroves in coastal ecosystems and examine the reasons for their decline.

4 The Indian monsoon has historical and cultural significance in the traditions and customs of the people of India. Explain this statement with suitable examples.

5 ‘In the past decades, education and economic modernization have changed the direction of social change in the Indian society’. Discuss.

6 Although the Indian parliamentary system is based on the Westminster model, there are many notable differences between the Indian and the British Parliament. Explain.

7 Simultaneous elections for the Centre and the States will help the Indian polity focus on policy matters. Discuss.

8 India's criminal justice system needs a complete overhaul. Discuss the recommendations of the Malimath Committee in this regard.

9 India’s chairmanship of the G20 provides an opportunity to share the views and aspirations of the countries of the Global South. Discuss the challenges in engaging with the Global South in this regard.

10 Explain the characteristics of cooperatives in India and their importance in rural development with examples.

11 Critically examine the role of Foreign Direct Investment in Indian economy and its impact on various sectors.

12 India's Public Distribution System is facing several challenges. Discuss the necessary reforms being taken by the Central and State Governments in this regard.

13 Precise geospatial data play an important role in socio-economic development and security. In this regard, explain the concerns related to the National Geospatial Policy (NGP)-2022 by outlining its aims and objectives.

14 Mentioning the causes of human-wildlife conflicts in India, suggest suitable measures to minimize it.

15 Throw light on the problems faced by the Indian Police. Also suggest ways to solve these problems.

16 “The discretionary powers vested in the public authorities are probably the biggest source of unethical practices.” Discuss. To what extent is the Code of Conduct helpful in preventing unethical practices?

17 “Emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership”. Explain the given statement with reference to the role of emotional intelligence in leadership.

18 Discuss the ethical dilemmas arising out of giving more priority to economic development than environmental protection.

19 “A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world.” Albert Camus.

20 New ethical concerns have arisen due to the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in decision making process. Discuss.