Past Questions
What is meant by the indigenization of technology? Discuss its importance for achieving strategic autonomy with special reference to India’s recent achievements in the space and defense sectors.
Trace the evolution of India’s land reforms post-independence and how the focus of land policy has changed over time.
Evaluate the challenges and opportunities in supply chain management for India’s food processing sector.
Explain how changes in industrial policy have influenced employment patterns in India.
Critically analyse the balance between development and conservation in the Forest Conservation Amendment Act, 2023.
How has digital technology transformed everyday life in the Indian context?
Describe India’s achievement in space science and technology and their socio- economic benefits.
The media, including social media, are often termed a ‘double-edged sword’ in the context of internal security. Elaborate on this statement.
Examine the role of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in India’s economic growth and employment generation. What are the key challenges confronting the MSME sector? How can they be addressed?
Write a short note on ‘jobless growth’ and critically analyse the linkages between economic growth, the sectoral mobilization of resources and the unemployment problem in India.
Analyze the different phases of the disaster management cycle. Why is a proactive approach focusing on mitigation and preparedness considered more effective and economical than a reactive, relief-centric one?
Critically assess the impact of railways on the economy, environment and society. What are the measures that can be taken to improve the efficiency and safety of Indian Railways?
Critically analyse the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as an investment model in India’s economic development.
Discuss the role of Public Distribution System (PDS) in ensuring food security in India. Describe the objectives, functioning, limitations and potential reforms of the PDS.
‘Government budgeting is not merely an accounting exercise but a reflection of political priorities and socio-economic vision.’ Discuss.
Examine the role of external state actors in exacerbating internal security threats in India with reference to the Pahalgam attacks.
Elucidate the role of the Rajya Sabha in strengthening the Indian Parliamentary democracy.
What do you understand by the concept of ‘Basic Structure’ of the Indian Constitution? Discuss its evolution and significance in strengthening the Indian democracy.
Analyze the key provisions and implementation mechanisms of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and evaluate its impact on food security in India before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analyze how Myanmar’s internal political situation, particularly the 2021 military coup, has complicated India’s foreign policy objectives and security interests in the region.
Critically examine whether the Indian federation is a true federation or a quasi-federation.
Analyse the growing trade tensions between India and the United States in 2025. How do these conflicts affect India’s economic interests and its diaspora? What diplomatic and policy measures should India adopt in response?
Discuss the significance and relevance of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 in the Indian electoral system. Critically examine its various Amendments and their significance.
The Government’s survival depends entirely on the confidence of Parliament in India while it is not in the case of semi-Presidential form of Government. Compare and contrast the political systems of India with that of the Constitution of the Fifth Republic with reference to Confidence Vote in Parliament.
Bharatmala Pariyojana and PMGSY seek to enhance connectivity across India. Critically analyse the effectiveness and the challenges faced by the schemes in the process of implementations.