Trending Topics
Current-affairs themes from CARTA, sized by news intensity over the last 6 months. Click any theme to open its live CARTA Study Pack, or expand it to see past Mains PYQs that touch the topic. Open any PYQ to see how the topic is evolving and a likely reformulation.
Showing 30 trending themes · 161 linked past questions
India's Energy Decoupling and Transition
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2022 Q12 Renewable Energy Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030? Justify your answer. How will the shift…
- GS3 2018 Q1 Energy and SDGs "Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
- GS3 2016 Q11 Renewable Energy Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discus…
- GS3 2017 Q11 Government Budgeting One of the intended objectives of the Union Budget 2017-18 is to 'transform, energise and clean India'. Analyse the measures propo…
- GS3 2025 Q5 Science and Technology, Fusion The fusion energy programme in India has steadily evolved over the past few decades. Mention India's contributions to the internat…
- GS3 2015 Q9 Solar Energy To what factors can the recent dramatic fall in equipment costs and tariff of solar energy be attributed ? What implications does …
Regulatory Evolution and Market Compliance 2025-26
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS2 2015 Q14 Corporate Governance In the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate governance to ensure transparency, accountabil…
- GS3 2021 Q7 Environmental pollution Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WH…
- GS3 2024 Q11 Labour market reforms Discuss the merits and demerits of the four ‘Labour Codes’ in the context of labour market reforms in India. What has been the pro…
- GS2 2015 Q16 Regulatory Institutions “For achieving the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institutions remain independent and autonomou…
- GS3 2025 Q14 Food processing industry Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processin…
- GS2 2024 Q11 Education Sector Legislation What are the aims and objects of recently passed and enforced, The Public Emamination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024? Whet…
India's Green Transition & Bio-Urban Resilience
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2025 Q6 Energy independence, Biotechnology How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology can play a crucial role in this …
- GS1 2025 Q19 Sustainable Development Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people's needs in a coun…
- GS1 2025 Q6 Renewable Energy Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 wo…
- GS1 2015 Q19 Rural Urban Integration Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss this statement in the backdrop of rural urban integration. (A…
- GS1 2019 Q6 Economic Geography Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India ? (Answer in 150 words)…
- GS1 2018 Q15 Blue Revolution Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India. (Answer in 250 words)…
Governance, Demographic Skilling & Data Transitions
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS1 2015 Q11 Labour Migration Trends Discuss the changes in the trends of labour migration within and outside India in the last four decades. (Answer in not more than …
- GS2 2020 Q18 Education Policy National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reor…
- GS2 2017 Q14 Electoral Reforms To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the…
- GS1 2025 Q12 Post-Independence India Trace India's consolidation process during early phase of independence in terms of polity, economy, education and international re…
- GS3 2018 Q2 Indian Economy and Budgeting Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long-term Capital Gains Tax (LCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DD…
- GS2 2020 Q14 Parliamentary Structure Rajya Sabha has been transformed from a 'useless stepney tyre' to the most useful supporting organ in past few decades. Highlight …
India's Strategic Modernization & Digital Frontiers
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2025 Q16 Science and Technology, Semiconductors India aims to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry in India? Ment…
- GS2 2025 Q9 India-Africa relations India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and long-term institutional partnerships. Elaborate. …
- GS3 2023 Q2 Digital Economy What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements. (A…
- GS3 2016 Q12 Space Technology Discuss India's achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology has helped India…
- GS3 2023 Q16 Space Technology What is the main task of India's third moon mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that ha…
- GS3 2017 Q7 Space Technology India has achieved remarkable successes in unmanned space missions including the Chandrayaan and Mars Orbitter Mission, but has no…
Strategic Multi-alignment and Regional Connectivity
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS2 2024 Q10 Central Asia Relations Critically analyse India's evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) highlight…
- GS2 2020 Q19 International Groupings 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)' is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times — Dis…
- GS2 2022 Q10 International Groupings Do you think that BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two…
- GS2 2015 Q19 Project Mausam Project ‘Mausam’ is considered a unique foreign policy initiative of the Indian Government to improve relationship with its neighb…
- GS2 2023 Q19 NATO and India ‘The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well for India.’ What is your opinio…
- GS2 2016 Q18 Foreign Policy Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of India's Look East Policy in the context of the post Cold War international scena…
India's Structural Paradoxes and Demographic Shifts
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2015 Q1 Economic Growth The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view ? Give ar…
- GS3 2016 Q6 Inclusive Growth Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include careless and useless manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures…
- GS2 2016 Q16 Demographic Dividend "Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative…
- GS3 2023 Q11 Employment and Economy Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country …
- GS2 2016 Q3 Political Parties "The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes." Discuss…
- GS2 2019 Q6 Human Development Despite Consistent experience of high growth, India still goes with the lowest indicators of human development. Examine the issues…
Judicial Assertiveness and Institutional Timelines
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS2 2020 Q12 Separation of Powers Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this cont…
- GS2 2018 Q11 Federalism and Delhi Whether the Supreme Court Judgement (July 2018) can settle the political tussle between the Lt. Governor and elected government of…
- GS2 2025 Q13 Collegium System Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointme…
- GS2 2017 Q2 Judiciary Appointments Critically examine the Supreme Court's judgement on 'National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014' with reference to appoin…
- GS2 2025 Q2 Administrative Tribunals Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms …
- GS2 2018 Q12 Tribunals and Judiciary How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the c…
India's Multi-Aligned Strategic Diplomacy
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS2 2018 Q10 Central Asia Relations A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest to India. Discuss the implicati…
- GS2 2016 Q19 Regional Cooperation "Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the internal affairs of several member-states by P…
- GS3 2024 Q19 Border management India has a long and trobled border with China and pakistan fraught with contentious issues. Examine the conflicting issues and se…
- GS2 2020 Q19 International Groupings 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)' is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times — Dis…
- GS3 2020 Q20 Border security Analyze internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control …
- GS3 2018 Q9 International Relations The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China's larger 'One Belt One Road' initiative. Give …
India's Strategic Ecology & Security 2025-26
Past questions on this theme (3)
- GS3 2016 Q17 Internal Security The terms 'Hot Pursuit' and 'Surgical Strikes' are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss t…
- GS2 2025 Q15 Environmental Pressure Groups What are environmental pressure groups? Discuss their role in raising awareness, influencing policies and advocating for environme…
- GS3 2022 Q9 Internal Security Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and…
Substantive Equality & Transformative Jurisprudence
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS2 2021 Q13 Comparative Constitution Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India. (Answer in 250 w…
- GS2 2017 Q2 Judiciary Appointments Critically examine the Supreme Court's judgement on 'National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014' with reference to appoin…
- GS2 2020 Q11 Centralising Tendencies Indian Constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective o…
- GS2 2022 Q1 Environmental Law "The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Cou…
- GS2 2020 Q15 Constitutional Bodies Which steps are required for constitutionalization of a Commission ? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the National Comm…
- GS2 2022 Q5 Constitutional Bodies Discuss the role of the National Commission for Backward Classes in the wake of its transformation from a statutory body to a cons…
Integrated Critical Infrastructure Safety and Security
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2024 Q12 Aviation infrastructure What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the govenment's UDAN Scheme and it…
- GS3 2016 Q16 Disaster Mitigation With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the imp…
- GS3 2015 Q20 Cyber Security Considering the threats cyberspace poses for the country, India needs a “Digital Armed Force” to prevent crimes. Critically evalua…
- GS3 2019 Q19 Internal Security (Laws) Indian Government has recently strengthened the anti-terrorism laws by amending the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1…
- GS3 2017 Q3 Infrastructure and PPP Examine the development of Airports in India through joint ventures under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the cha…
- GS3 2017 Q18 Disaster Management On December 2004, tsunami brought havoc on fourteen countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for occurrence of t…
Data-Driven Social Justice and Women's Economic Agency
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS1 2021 Q10 Women Empowerment Economy Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India. (Answer in 150 words)…
- GS3 2016 Q2 Gender Budgeting Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context?…
- GS2 2021 Q2 Judiciary and Gender Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness.…
- GS1 2015 Q10 Social Sex Ratio How do you explain the statistics that show that the sex ratio in Tribes in India is more favourable to women than the sex ratio a…
- GS3 2023 Q11 Employment and Economy Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country …
- GS2 2023 Q14 Civil Society and Women Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women's effective and meaningful participation and representation in state le…
Wildlife Governance and Conservation 2025-26
NewSpace India: Commerce, Science & Sustainability
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2016 Q12 Space Technology Discuss India's achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology has helped India…
- GS3 2017 Q7 Space Technology India has achieved remarkable successes in unmanned space missions including the Chandrayaan and Mars Orbitter Mission, but has no…
- GS3 2023 Q16 Space Technology What is the main task of India's third moon mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that ha…
- GS3 2019 Q6 Space Technology What is India's plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme? (Answer in 150 words)…
- GS3 2022 Q15 Space Technology Launched on 25th December, 2021, James Webb Space Telescope has been much in the news since then. What are its unique features whi…
- GS2 2023 Q20 IMO and Maritime Safety ‘Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos’ Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO (International Marit…
India's Strategic Deterrence and Aerospace Modernization
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2020 Q19 Internal security What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should Government of India, civil adminis…
- GS3 2021 Q5 Defense technology How is S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world ? (Answer in 150 words)…
- GS3 2016 Q17 Internal Security The terms 'Hot Pursuit' and 'Surgical Strikes' are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss t…
- GS3 2022 Q20 Internal Security Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss…
- GS3 2016 Q18 Terrorism Analysis "Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades." Analyze the above statement. (Answer in not more than…
- GS3 2017 Q9 Cyber Security Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it. (Answer in 150 words)…
Bio-Digital Revolution in Indian Agriculture
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2025 Q6 Energy independence, Biotechnology How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology can play a crucial role in this …
- GS3 2015 Q4 Digital Agriculture How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm productivity and income ? What steps has the Government taken i…
- GS3 2019 Q16 Biotechnology How can biotechnology help to improve the living standards of farmers? (Answer in 250 words)…
- GS3 2021 Q14 Agricultural diversification What are the present challenges before crop diversification ? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversi…
- GS3 2020 Q6 Science in agriculture How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based t…
- GS3 2025 Q15 Science and Technology, Nanotechnology How does nanotechnology offer significant advancements in the field of agriculture? How can this technology help to uplift the soc…
Textile, GI, and Creative Economy: India's Rural-to-Global Roadmap
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS1 2019 Q6 Economic Geography Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India ? (Answer in 150 words)…
- GS1 2019 Q7 Economic Geography Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India. (Answer in 150 words)…
- GS1 2022 Q20 Globalization Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to Indi…
- GS3 2024 Q5 Intellectual Property Rights What is the present world scenario of intellectual property rights with respect to life materials? Although, India is second in th…
- GS1 2024 Q13 Modern Indian History How far was the Industial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of hadicrafts and cottage industries in India? (Answer…
- GS1 2017 Q12 Modern Indian History Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy. (250 words)…
Indic Heritage and Cultural Diplomacy
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS1 2015 Q2 Mesolithic Rock Architecture Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense compara…
- GS1 2018 Q1 Indian Art Heritage Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)…
- GS1 2015 Q1 Ancient Indian Civilization The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and trad…
- GS1 2020 Q1 Ancient Indian Architecture The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss. …
- GS1 2020 Q11 Art and Culture Indian philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.…
- GS2 2015 Q20 India-Pakistan Soft Power Terrorist activities and mutual distrust have clouded India-Pakistan relations. To what extent the use of soft power like sports a…
Sunrise Economy and Industrial Modernization
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2025 Q16 Science and Technology, Semiconductors India aims to become a semiconductor manufacturing hub. What are the challenges faced by the semiconductor industry in India? Ment…
- GS3 2025 Q6 Energy independence, Biotechnology How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology can play a crucial role in this …
- GS3 2018 Q1 Energy and SDGs "Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
- GS3 2023 Q1 Manufacturing and MSMEs Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present …
- GS3 2016 Q11 Renewable Energy Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discus…
- GS2 2017 Q19 Energy Security The question of India's Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India's economic progress. Analyze India's energy p…
India's Multilateral Strategic Leadership 2025
Integrated Infrastructure & Energy Transition (2025-26)
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2016 Q11 Renewable Energy Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discus…
- GS3 2021 Q12 Infrastructure and growth “Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India's experien…
- GS3 2020 Q18 Disaster management Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approa…
- GS3 2017 Q11 Government Budgeting One of the intended objectives of the Union Budget 2017-18 is to 'transform, energise and clean India'. Analyse the measures propo…
- GS3 2020 Q17 Air pollution control What are the key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) initiated by the Government of India? (Answer in 250 words)…
- GS3 2021 Q17 Climate Change COP26 Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention …
Internal Security, Federalism, and Identity (2025-26)
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS2 2024 Q13 Centre-State Relations What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted …
- GS2 2020 Q11 Centralising Tendencies Indian Constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective o…
- GS2 2016 Q1 Constitutional Amendments Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts …
- GS3 2021 Q19 Internal security threats Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India. Also disc…
- GS3 2020 Q20 Border security Analyze internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control …
- GS3 2015 Q19 Left Wing Extremism The persisting drives of the Government for development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the triba…
Deep-Tech Indigenization and Digital Sovereignty 2025-26
Past questions on this theme (4)
- GS3 2015 Q14 Intellectual Property India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), which has a database containing formatted information on more than 2 million…
- GS3 2024 Q10 Data protection legislation Describe the context and salient features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (Answer in 150 words) 10…
- GS3 2019 Q15 Intellectual Property Rights How is the Government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies? (Answer in…
- GS3 2023 Q5 Artificial Intelligence Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy …
Democratic Foundations and Institutional Legacies
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS2 2020 Q7 Civil Service Reforms "Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance". In this context suggest reforms in Civil Service for strength…
- GS2 2018 Q13 Comparative Constitution India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based. (Answer in 250 wor…
- GS2 2017 Q14 Electoral Reforms To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the…
- GS2 2022 Q14 Comparative Constitution Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected. (Answer in 250 words)…
- GS2 2024 Q8 Civil Service Ethics The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil serva…
- GS2 2017 Q17 Poverty Alleviation "Poverty alleviation programmes in India remain mere showpieces until and unless they are backed up by political will." Discuss wi…
India's AI Transition & Governance 2026
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS2 2020 Q8 e-Governance "The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government".…
- GS2 2024 Q6 Civil Society Organizations Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India's development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issu…
- GS2 2018 Q8 E-governance E-governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about critical importance of the ‘use val…
- GS3 2015 Q18 Cyber Terrorism Religious indoctrination via digital media has resulted in Indian youth joining the ISIS. What is ISIS and its mission ? How can I…
- GS3 2023 Q5 Artificial Intelligence Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy …
- GS3 2019 Q10 Cyber Security What is CyberDome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India. (Answer in 150 words)…
Climate-Economic Resilience and Disaster Governance
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2018 Q18 Disaster Management Describe various measures taken in India for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) before and after signing 'Sendai Framework for DRR (201…
- GS3 2025 Q18 Environment, Climate change Write a review on India's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement (2015) and mention how these have been further strengthene…
- GS3 2024 Q18 Urban flooding Flooding in urban areas is as emerging climate-induced disaster. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two …
- GS3 2020 Q18 Disaster management Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approa…
- GS3 2016 Q10 Crop Insurance Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, discuss the need for crop insurance and bring out the salient…
- GS3 2017 Q18 Disaster Management On December 2004, tsunami brought havoc on fourteen countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for occurrence of t…
Governance 2.0: Mission-Mode Welfare & Institutional Reforms
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS2 2020 Q18 Education Policy National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reor…
- GS2 2022 Q3 Local Governance To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralisation of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots? (A…
- GS2 2017 Q18 Civil Services Reforms Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in…
- GS3 2024 Q1 Inclusive growth Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent this ha…
- GS3 2020 Q18 Disaster management Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approa…
- GS2 2017 Q8 Hunger and Poverty Hunger and poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments ha…
India's Macroeconomic Trajectory (2025-2027)
Past questions on this theme (6)
- GS3 2021 Q11 Economic recovery Do you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced V-shaped recovery ? Give reasons in support of your answer. (Answer …
- GS3 2024 Q1 Inclusive growth Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent this ha…
- GS3 2015 Q1 Economic Growth The nature of economic growth in India in recent times is often described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view ? Give ar…
- GS3 2019 Q2 Indian Economy (Growth) Do you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in su…
- GS3 2018 Q12 Global Trade and Economy How would the recent phenomena of protectionism and currency manipulations in world trade affect macroeconomic stability of India?…
- GS3 2021 Q1 GDP calculation methodology Explain the difference between computing methodology of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the ye…
India's Global Sports Ascent and Governance Risks
Past questions on this theme (2)
- GS2 2015 Q11 Higher Education The quality of higher education in India requires major improvements to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the…
- GS4 2022 Q10 Professional Quality Ethics You have done MBA from a reputed institution three years back but could not get campus placement due to COVID-19 generated recess…