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• AnanyaGS3AIR 13 · CSE 2025 · 20 answersFiscal policy can be a key tool to reduce income inequality as well as make the poorest and the downtrodden a part of the country's growth story. Discuss in the context of India.
• AnanyaGS2AIR 13 · CSE 2025 · 20 answersDo you agree with the view that time has come to revisit the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution? Discuss with suitable arguments.
• Medha AnandGS1AIR 13 · CSE 2023 · 10 answersWhat are the suitable conditions for the formation of a tropical cyclone? Also, bring out differences between a tropical and an extra-tropical cyclone.
• Medha AnandGS4AIR 13 · CSE 2023 · 14 answersEducation without values works rather to make man a cleverer devil. In this context, discuss the importance of ethics in education. Also, throw light upon the role of educational institutions in imparting ethical values.
• Medha AnandGS3AIR 13 · CSE 2023 · 20 answersDifferentiate between Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Wholesale Price Index (WPI). Do you think that CPI is a better measure of inflation as compared to WPI? Substantiate. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks.
• Medha AnandGS3AIR 13 · CSE 2023 · 10 answersHighlighting different kinds of cyberthreats faced by India, evaluate the current status of cybersecurity framework in the country.
• Priyamvada Ashok MhaddalkarSociology IAIR 13 · CSE 2021 · 19 answersThe key to Marx's critique of capitalism is his theory of surplus-value. Analyse.
• Priyamvada Ashok MhaddalkarSociology IAIR 13 · CSE 2021 · 19 answersWrite a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) Critically examine the importance of comparative method in sociological research.
• Priyamvada Ashok MhaddalkarSociology IIAIR 13 · CSE 2021 · 19 answersWrite a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) When it comes to social change in society, law and society shares a reciprocal relationship. Comment.
• Priyamvada Ashok MhaddalkarSociology IIAIR 13 · CSE 2021 · 19 answersWrite a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. (a) "The Varna scheme has 'distorted' the picture of caste". Comment.
• Priyamvada Ashok MhaddalkarSociology IAIR 13 · CSE 2021 · 19 answersWrite a short note on each of the following in not more than 150 words. 10 x 5 = 50 (a) Religious worship is really the worship of society itself. Comment.
• Priyamvada Ashok MhaddalkarGS4AIR 13 · CSE 2021 · 20 answersPersuasion plays an important role in public administration. Discuss. Also highlight the various elements of effective persuasion.
• Raunak AgarwalGS4AIR 13 · CSE 2019 · 15 answers"I have learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not who does not feel afraid, but who conquers that fear." - Mandela.
• Raunak AgarwalGS4AIR 13 · CSE 2019 · 21 answersHighlight the attributes of leadership. Analyse why it is important for a civil servant.
• Varnit NegiGS4AIR 13 · CSE 2018 · 19 answersThe crux of ethical behavior lies not only in standards, but in their adoption in action and issuing sanctions against their violation.
• Sagar KumarGS4AIR 13 · CSE 2017 · 19 answersThe seeds of patriarchy and gender inequality are sown at home, which manifest as a weed at the societal level. Elucidate. Suggest an ethical framework to systematically address the issue of patriarchy in the Indian society.
• Surabhi YadavGS2AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 1 answerAnswer the following questions based on the provided images.
• Surabhi YadavGS3AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 1 answerAnswer questions based on the provided UPSC mains answer sheets.
• Surabhi YadavGS4AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 19 answersThe ideals of ‘Dhamma’ by Ashoka present key learnings on public morality. Discuss. Also, state their relevance for public servants.
• Surabhi YadavGS2AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 1 answerThe question is not explicitly stated, but based on the content of the answer, the UPSC mains question asks about: 1) the role of the Supreme Court of India in interpreting international laws; 2) the convergence and divergence of Indian and US constitutional jurisprudence; 3) the impact of 44th Constitutional Amendment and challenges in legal enforcement of Fundamental Duties; 4) the administrative role and judicial tussle of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT); 5) various facets of equality under the Indian Constitution; 6) the evolution of pressure groups towards political parties; 7) the advantages and challenges of establishing foreign higher educational institutions in India; 8) private sector contribution to achieving 'Right to Health'; 9) the impact of global cooperation on poverty and hunger; 10) the need for change in the World Trade Organization (WTO); 11) the dilemma of dual governance in Delhi and its impact on cooperative federalism; 12) issues of independence versus insulation of the judiciary and alternatives to the collegium system; 13) impediments in the functioning of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) and reforms; 14) the controversy regarding the Governor's power to reserve bills; 15) the paradox and relevance of the 9th Schedule; 16) the role of the Central Information Commission (CIC) as a guardian of democracy and limitations of its status; 17) the significance of the POCSO Act and changes required for effective implementation; 18) the role of technology in modernizing governance; 19) the transformation of India-US relations; 20) the evolution and challenges of India-ASEAN relations.
• Surabhi YadavGS4AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 3 answersDuty towards profit of Bank v/s Duty towards Nation that sees tax evasion / organised crime
• Surabhi YadavGS2AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 17 answersThere is a need to resolve the ambiguity in disqualification provisions under Section 8 of RPA 1951. Discuss. Q1) How has the implementation of POSH Act resulted in limited success, what factors have hindered its outreach to women in unorg Sector? Propose strategy to ensure comprehensive protection for women.
• Surabhi YadavGS1AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 20 answersHow did the ancient trade routes connecting India to foreign countries contribute to the exchange and dissemination of culture? (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks.
• Surabhi YadavGS3AIR 14 · CSE 2025 · 19 answersThe recent push towards gender budgeting in the Government Budget reflects its importance for women empowerment. What are the recent initiatives towards gender budgeting in India and their importance?