Q.1) What is India’s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme? (10 marks) Q.2) Discuss the work of ‘Bose-Einstein Statistics’ done by Prof. Satyendra Nath Bose and show how it revolutionized the field of Physics. (10 marks) Q.3) Give an account of the growth and development of […]
Q.1) Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (15 marks) Q.2) Examine the developments of Airports in India through Joint Ventures under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the
Q.1) What land reforms needed for the present agriculture in India? (10 marks) Q.2) Critically analyse the effect of liberalisation on Indian economy. (15 marks) Q.3) Why is an industrial policy crucial for India now? Discuss. (15 marks)
Q.1) Explain the conditions of ethical dilemma faced by civil servants in India. What are the general principles which should guide them in dilemma like situations? (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) “In the happiness of his subjects lies his happiness; in their welfare his welfare. He shall not consider as good only that which pleases
Q.1) Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector. (15 marks) Q.2) What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing unit? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers? (10 marks) Q.3) What are
Q.1) What are the various challenges faced by PDS? How DBT can be helpful in overcoming these challenges. Examine. (15 marks, 250 words) Q.2) Food security bill is expected to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India. Critically discuss various apprehensions in its effective implementation along with the concerns it has generated in WTO. (10 marks,
Q.1) Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after Independence in India. How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India? Q.2) How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm productivity and income? What steps has the Government taken in this regard? Q.3) What do you
Q.1) “What really matters for success, character, happiness and life-long achievements is a definite set of emotional skills— not just purely cognitive abilities.” – Daniel Goleman. Elucidate. Q.2) “Seeking forgiveness for own mistakes is a trait of strong and not weak person.” Mahatma Gandhi. In the light of the statement, discuss why forgiveness should be
Q.1) Assess the role of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production, productivity, and income of horticulture farms. How far has it succeeded in increasing the income of farmers? (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing the water-use efficiency. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) There
Q.1) Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports rather than capital-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports. (15 marks) Q.2) “Success of ‘Make in India’ programme depends on the success of ‘Skill India’ programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments. (10 marks)