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General Studies – 1

Q1. How did the world wars alter the global economic order? Evaluate the shift in global power, rise of economic institutions, and decline of European dominance. (15 M)

Q2. Analyse how AI data centres can act as anchors for decentralised renewable clusters. Examine the socio-economic opportunities this presents for semi-urban India. Suggest policy innovations to maximise benefits. (15 M)

General Studies – 2

Q3. What are the key arguments in favour of a caste-based census in India? How do critics view its impact on social cohesion and national integration? (10 M)

Q4. Short tenures of Chief Justices risk continuity in institutional reforms. Analyse the impact of frequent leadership changes on judicial efficiency. Suggest structural reforms to address this issue. (10 M)

Q5. India’s engagement with Taliban reflects a shift from ideological rigidity to strategic pragmatism”. Critically analyse. Examine how this recalibration impacts India’s broader regional diplomacy. (15 M)

General Studies – 3

Q6. What are the global economic and geopolitical factors influencing gold prices? How do these impact India’s macroeconomic stability? Suggest policy approaches to insulate the economy from external gold shocks. (15 M)

Q7. Public-funded R&D must support not just invention but also diffusion of critical technologies. Analyse the importance of technology transfer. Examine the gaps in India’s tech diffusion ecosystem. Suggest institutional measures to bridge them. (15 M)

Q8. Discuss the role of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in strengthening India’s counter-terrorism capabilities. What limitations hinder its operational efficiency in international investigations? (10 M)

General Studies – 4

Q9. Probity without accountability is an incomplete ideal in public service. Discuss. Highlight measures to institutionalize accountability. (10 M)

Q10. Transparency in international funding mechanisms is critical to global justice. Analyse the ethical concerns arising from conditional aid. How can donor nations uphold ethical responsibility in such engagements? (10 M)

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