Mains Specials

Constitution, Polity & Governance

1 Centre-State Relations

2 Concurrent List

3 Criminal Justice System

Social Justice

1 Public Health

2 Education

3 Minorities in India

4 Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes

5 Women in India

6 Child Development

7 LGBTQ Rights

8 Senior Citizens

9 Other Vulnerable Sections

10 Economically Weaker Sections

11 Human Rights Issues

Security

1 Cyber Security: An Indispensible Element of Digital India

2 Indo-Pacific: A New Theatre of World Geopolitics

3 Social Issues which Threaten National Security

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

1 CASE STUDY-1

2 CASE STUDY-2

General Studies Mains Questions And Answers

1 India is among the top five sources of e-waste, which comprises all discarded items of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and its parts. What are the challenges which India face in recycling E- Waste? Examine.

2 India’s Superbug has become a global problem. Comment. What are the problems caused by Superbugs? What actions has been taken by Government to eradicate it? Discuss.

3 Artificial Intelligence will replace tasks, not jobs. Comment

4 CMB - Bharat is said to be the new ambitious programme of ISRO. What are its goals and significance? How will it act as the game changer for Indian Space Mission?

5 The Ministry of Defence has proposed not to make any further investments in the state-owned defence production sector which has, over the years, become a drag on the economy. Comment. How defence manufacturing in India can be revived?

6 Explain the significance of social capital in the context of India.

7 Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the leader of trans-regional empire and his contributions span across various fields. Discuss.

8 Absoluteness of the Speaker’s decisions can also be an incentive for potential abuse of his powers and functions. Discuss in light of recent controversies.

9 “Only Constitutional morality and not social morality can be allowed to permeate rule of law” was the stand of the Supreme Court in a recent case. How was the Constitutional morality invoked time and again by Indian Judiciary and what is its scope in Indian society?

10 Real integrity is doing the right thing when you know that nobody is going to know whether you did it or not. Express your views with example.

11 Biotechnology sector can play a contributing role in the realization of $5 trillion economy target of India. Justify

12 The Economic Survey has called for creation of ‘data’ as a public good. What could be the benefits of creation of data as a public good?

13 The Medical Council of India has failed in the supervision of medical education and practice. Examine in the light of the recommended National Medical Commission Bill.

14 The common challenges faced by India, Sri Lanka and Maldives necessitate a collaborative and joint approach by the three neighbours. Elaborate.

15 G-20 has become one of the most significant international body and platform for highlighting national and international concerns by member states. In the light of this statement explain how India can use the G20 to further its interests.

Essays

1 Data is the New Currency of the World

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