Mains Marathon

Day 40. Amidst the ongoing political turmoil in the African continent, analyze the potential repercussions of these disturbances on India, and outline strategic approaches that India could employ to foster stability in the region. (250 words)

Day 40. Discuss the salient features of the Indian miniature painting tradition. How did it reflect the socio-political and religious aspects of the medieval Indian society? (150 words)

Day 39: What does following quotation mean to you:

"Manpower without unity is not a strength." – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. (150 words)

Day 39: How has the nexus between terrorism and organized crime, such as arms and drug trafficking, impacted India's internal security, and what strategies are in place to disrupt this nexus? (250 words)

Day 39: Discuss the role of legislation and policy frameworks in addressing manual scavenging, evaluating the effectiveness of measures taken to eradicate this practice. (250 words) 

Day 39: How does Arctic warming influence the behavior of jet streams and the polar vortex, leading to anomalies in weather patterns and extreme events? (250 words) 

Day 38: How does emotional intelligence contribute to the adoption and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle, considering factors like stress management and self-awareness? (150 words) 

Day 38: What are the key provisions and issues of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023? (250 words) 

Day 38: How does the involvement of charities in governance align with India's goals of promoting social equity and inclusivity? (150 words) 

Day 38: How does the impact of social media on modern activism compare to the role of print media in the Indian freedom struggle? (150 words) 

Day 37: How can the ethical principle of individual autonomy be balanced with the influence of crowd mentality in decision-making? Discuss. (150 words) 

Day 37: How does investment-led growth contribute to job creation and employment opportunities across various sectors in India? Critically Analyse. (250 words) 

Day 37: How does the Jal Jeevan Mission address issues related to water quality and contamination in rural areas? Examine. (250 words)  

Day 37: How has the proliferation of start-ups influenced traditional career paths and aspirations among the youth in Indian society? Discuss. (150 words) 

Day 36: Javed is a young Assistant Collector. His wife Shabana is an author, activist and blogger. Both are very active on Facebook and twitter. At both places, Shabana has been posting her views/photos/links on communal riots, malnutrition, environmental degradation by SEZs and other socio-economic issues of the state. Javed has habit of clicking ‘like button’ on Facebook and “re-tweet” button on twitter to all the posts made by his wife, without even reading them, just to keep wife in good humor. However, this behavior has been highlighted by certain social media platforms, sparking widespread debate and concern. Amid these developments, a volatile crowd has gathered outside the collectorate office, demanding Javed's dismissal from his position.

Answer the following questions:

A. List the foundational values missing in Javed? Explain.

B. Suppose you’re the collector and chief Secretary directly sends an SMS order to you to ‘take care of this mess’, how will you proceed? (250 words)