Answer the following questions in not more than 150 words each (some questions may be longer): 1. What is a windfall tax? Discuss its merits and demerits. 2. Evaluate the performance of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in controlling inflation and promoting growth. 3. 'Millets are a miracle crop for agricultural sustainability.' Elaborate. 4. Critically analyze the Jal Jeevan Mission in the context of India's water crisis. 5. What are Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)? Explain their relevance in the context of the Indian energy program. 6. Analyze the significance of the Gaganyaan mission for India. 7. Elaborate on the Green Hydrogen Mission, its advantages, and challenges. 8. Discuss the key lessons learned from the Joshimath disaster. 9. Critically evaluate the Khalistan issue and suggest measures to handle it. 10. Discuss the threat posed by drones to India's security and suggest measures to tackle it. 11. Discuss the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022, its features, advantages, and shortcomings. 12. Analyze the challenges faced by SEBI in the context of recent scams and suggest reforms. 13. Discuss the issues in agriculture in India and suggest technological solutions for the same. 14. Analyze the impact of irrigation on the environment and natural resources. Suggest measures for sustainable irrigation. 15. Discuss the contribution of Homi Jehangir Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai in shaping India's S&T landscape. 16. What is Generative AI? Discuss its impact on society and the challenges it poses. 17. Discuss the 'Mangrove Alliance for Climate' and the importance of mangroves in maintaining tropical ecology. 18. Critically analyze the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). Suggest a new strategy to tackle disasters in India. 19. Analyze the impact of ransomware attacks on different sectors and suggest a strategy to tackle this cyber threat. 20. Analyze the challenges in the management of India's coastal and territorial boundaries and suggest measures for better coordination.

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Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.