Mains Practice Questions

Q. The phenomenon of reverse-migration poses various challenges in front of the administration. Discuss its overall impact on the economy and society. (250 words)

Essay Topic

Digital economy: Threats and Opportunities

Q. “Digital India requires strong focus on cyber security.” Discuss the challenges faced by cyber security and suggest ways to increase cyber expertise in India. (250 words)

Q. Mahatma Gandhi's concept of trusteeship was an instrument of human dignity. Is it relevant in contemporary society? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the Tourism and Hospitality industry. (250 words)

Q. Analyze the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the global oil sector. (250 words)

Q. What do you understand by seismic noise? Discuss its impact on measuring the earth's seismic activities. (150 words)

Essay Topic

“The idea of a smart village will pave the way for the ideal village of Gandhi”

Q. “If the global community has to come out stronger in the face of any crisis, there is a need to establish a multilateral global order.” Critically examine. (250 words)

Q. “The first step in the evolution of ethics is a sense of solidarity with other human beings”. Analyse. (250 words)

Q. Discuss in what ways the food processing industry can be a game-changer for Indian agriculture.

Q. Discuss the significance of the right to protest in a democracy. (150 words)

Q. The provincial style of architecture during the Delhi Sultanate period was greatly influenced by Indo-Islamic style. Discuss. (250 words)

Essay Topic

Globalization: Advantages and Challenges

The global death toll has crossed one lakh due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It spreads via airborne droplets (sneeze or cough) or contact with the infected person/surface. In this context, ‘lockdown’ was the step taken by most of the countries in the world, including India, to stop the spread of pandemic. The ‘lockdown’ has also left many poor and vulnerable people facing extreme hardships.

People are forced to stay home but shocking statistics revealed that domestic violence has surged globally since the start of the coronavirus lockdown. In India, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has also flagged the issue of a spike in cases of domestic violence since the enforcement of the national lockdown. However, it is also imperative to continue with the lockdown to stop the spread of deadly pandemic.

a. Identify the ethical issues involved in the case.
b. Suggest measures to resolve them.

Q. What is the relevance of Buddha's teachings in contemporary societies? (250 words)

Q. Discuss the challenges and opportunities pertaining to India's pharmaceutical industry. (250 words)

Q. The constitution of India makes the Centre stronger than the States and provides a quasi-federal polity. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. Domestic abuse is one among many other social challenges posed by the conditions created by the pandemic. Discuss (250 words)

Essay Topic

Where there is love there is life-(Mahatma Gandhi)

Q. Monsoon has wide ranging impacts on Socio-Economic Life in India. Substantiate.(250 words)

Q.“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” Analyse this statement in light of India’s pharmaceutical capabilities and responsibilities amid the novel coronavirus pandemic across the world.

Q. Discuss, how cryptocurrency can revolutionise India’s financial sector?

Q. US-Taliban deal will have many geo-strategic and geo-economic concerns for India. Discuss. (250 words)

Q. The Quit India Movement deviated from the Gandhian ideology. Discuss (150 words)

Essay Topic

“Raising awareness versus raising alarm; the public can't be better informed if the information isn't better.”

You are the DM of Rampur. The issue of stray dogs has created a lot of controversy in the area. After several incidents of dog-biting in the area, people have taken several radical decisions to fight the menace of stray dogs. There have been instances where stray dogs have been tortured by the people. Several local vigilante groups have started distributing airguns to the people at subsidized rates to kill stray dogs. The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of media reports on the stray dog menace and observed that "prima facie, it is of the view that Human Rights should weigh above animal rights in a situation where human lives are at risk due to attack by animals"

On the other hand, several international NGOs including PETA have filed a petition in the Supreme Court to provide protection to the stray dogs.

a. Identify the stakeholders and the ethical issues involved in the case.

b. What measures will you take to amicably solve the issue of stray dogs considering all parties involved?

Q. “The concept of intelligence used in Emotional Quotient (EQ) is much broader than the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ)”. Analyse the statement in reference to their application in modern-day administration. (150 words)

Q. Discuss the role that rural centric policies can play in reaping India’s demographic dividend.

Q. Elucidate the role of National Human Rights Commission in India. Also, discuss why it is dubbed as a “Toothless Tiger”. (250 words)