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“Health insurance is the main element in the operation of national economies throughout the world today.” Discuss the challenges associated with the insurance sector in India and suggest a way forward. (250 words)

“Information and communication technologies (ICTs) provide new opportunities and new challenges for developing economies.” Discuss the role of ICTs in achieving economic inclusion and bringing social transformation. (250 words).

The accountability mechanisms are needed to keep pace with developments of modern government structures. Discuss (250 words)

The ordinance-making power of the President needs to be suitably restrained to create a balance of power between the executive and the legislature in India and to check the misuse of the same. Comment. (150 words)

The government is losing sight of Parliament’s primary role discussion and reconsideration. In the light of the given statement, discuss the significance and prevailing issues in the functioning of parliamentary committees. (150 words).

Write essays in about 1000-1200 words each.

Discuss the system of Apartheid in South Africa which came to an end in the early 1990s. Mention the role played by India in bringing apartheid to an end in South Africa. (250 words)

“Through Colonialism one nation assumes control over the other whereas Imperialism paves the way for political and economic control, either formally or informally” Elaborate discussing the underlying rationale behind these policies.(250 words)

“Anthropogenic forcings are exacerbating the phenomenon of urban heat islands in India”. Discuss the factors that give rise to Urban heat islands. (150 words)

Ocean currents are one of the most important driving forces of climate. Discuss how ocean currents influence the local and global climate. Also, describe the factors impacting its formation. (250 words)

Artistic creativity of people of Indus valley civilization was vast. Comment. (250 words)

“Muslims absorbed many features of local cultures and traditions and combined them with their own architectural practices.” In the context, discuss how the provincial style of architecture was greatly influenced by Indo-Islamic style. (250 words)

“Linguistic basis of state reorganisation resulted in blending together pride of citizenship with the richness of multi-cultural identities.” Examine how the linguistic reorganisation made India more united and strengthened the spirit of nationalism. (250 words)

“India's emergence as the world's largest vibrant democracy is exceptional.” In the light of the statement, discuss the challenges that India faced as a newly independent country. (250 words)

Lala Lajpat Rai’s vision of Hindu politics was not exclusivist Hindu nationalism but pluralist public national culture. Comment (150 words)