{"id":69529,"date":"2020-11-13T15:25:03","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T09:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=69529"},"modified":"2021-03-02T13:07:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T07:37:40","slug":"mains-question-bank-and-answers-for-upsc-subject-wise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/mains-question-bank-and-answers-for-upsc-subject-wise\/","title":{"rendered":"MAINS (Subject-Wise) QUESTION BANK"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Mains Questions Bank and Answers For UPSC<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>Under this initiative, we are providing the subject wise list of questions asked under the Mains Marathon initiative. We are in the process of further developing this initiative. Very soon, we will be adding many more questions to it.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>UPSC Mains GS-1 Previous years question bank<\/strong> &#8211;<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/upsc-previous-year-questions-gs1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n  \n \n \n \n \n <style>\n\n .tab_set10 .vresp-tabs-list{margin-left:0px}\n .tab_set10 a{box-shadow:none;border-bottom:none}\n .tab_set10 h2heading.resp-tab-active span.resp-arrow{border-bottom:12px solid}\n .tab_set10 .vresp-tab-active span.resp-arrow{border-bottom:12px solid}\n .tab_set10 .resp-arrow{border-top:12px solid}\n .tab_set10 .resp-tab-content{color:;border:1px solid}\n .tab_set10 .vresp-tab-item{color:;background-color:}\n .tab_set10 .vresp-tab-content{color:;border-color:}\n .tab_set10 .vresp-tabs-container{background-color:#ffffff}\n .tab_set10 .vresp-tabs-container h2heading{}\n .tab_set10 .vresp-tab-active{color:;border-color:1px solid;margin-right:-1px;margin-top:2px;border-right:none !important}\n .tab_set10 .resp-accordion.vresp-tab-active{color:;border-color:1px solid;margin-right:0px;margin-top:0px}\n\n .tab_set10 .vresp-tab-content-active{color:;background-color:#ffffff}\n .wrt_69dffa6e05324 .resp-accordion{color:}\n .wrt_69dffa6e05324 .resp-accordion.vresp-tab-active{color:;border-right:1px solid !important}\n .tab_set10 .vresp-tab-item:hover{color:;background-color:#ffffff;border-left:4px solid !important;border-top:1px solid;border-bottom:1px solid;padding:14px 14px;transition:none}\n .tab_set10 .vresp-tab-active{color:;background-color:#ffffff}\n \n @media only screen and (max-width:768px){\n \n .tab_set10 h2heading{background-color:}\n .tab_set10 .vresp-tabs-container{background-color:unset}\n .tab_set10 .resp-accordion.vresp-tab-active{\n \n background-color:#ffffff;\n border-top:3px solid;\n margin-top:0px;\n color:;\n}\n}\n .tab_set10 .resp-accordion.resp-tab-active{\n \n background-color:#ffffff;\n border-top:3px solid;\n margin-top:0px;\n color:;\n}\n .tab_set10 .resp-accordion.resp-tab-active:first-child{\n \n border-top:4px solid;\n \n}\n \n <\/style>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n <div id=\"10_Tab\" class=\"wrt_69dffa6e05324 10_Tab\" style=\"visibility: hidden\" > <div data-tabido=\"tab_set10\" id=\"tab_set10_overlay\" class=\"overlay_\" style=\"background: #fff url('https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/responsive-horizontal-vertical-and-accordion-tabs\/images\/bx_loader.gif') no-repeat scroll 50% 50%;\" ><\/div><div id=\"tab_set10\" class=\"tab_set10\"><ul class=\"vresp-tabs-list hor_tab_set10\"><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"26\">History | Art & Culture<\/li><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"27\">Society<\/li><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"28\">Geography<\/li><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"29\">Polity<\/li><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"30\">Governance<\/li><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"32\">Social Issues<\/li><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"31\">International Relations<\/li><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"33\">Economy<\/li><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"34\">Agriculture<\/li><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"35\">Science & Tech<\/li><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"36\">Security and Disaster<\/li><li data-isajaxloaded=\"0\" data-tabid=\"37\">Ethics<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vresp-tabs-container hor_tab_set10\"><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_26\"><ul>\n<li>Examine the role of Bismarck in state-building in Germany.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-examine-the-role-of-bismarck-in-state-building-in-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the contributions of Raja Ravi Varma to Indian art? Elaborate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-are-the-contributions-of-raja-ravi-varma-to-indian-art-elaborate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Did the Government of India Act, 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-did-the-government-of-india-act-1935-lay-down-a-federal-constitution-discuss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the major legal initiatives by India since Independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-are-the-major-legal-initiatives-by-india-since-independence-addressing-discrimination-against-scheduled-tribes-sts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss how art and literature influenced India\u2019s freedom struggle?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-how-art-and-literature-influenced-indias-freedom-struggle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various land reforms in India before and after independence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-various-land-reforms-in-india-before-and-after-independence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Elaborate on the role of Subhash Chandra Bose in India\u2019s struggle for independence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredelaborate-the-role-of-subhash-chandra-bose-in-indias-struggle-for-independence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Buddhism played an important role in spreading Indian culture across the globe in ancient times. Elaborate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredbuddhism-played-an-important-role-in-spreading-indian-culture-across-the-globe-in-ancient-times-elaborate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Write about the major teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Discuss its relevance in the present time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwrite-about-major-teachings-of-swami-vivekananda-discuss-its-relevance-in-present-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyse the elements of urban civilization in the Harappan Culture. What factors were responsible for their decline?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredanalyse-the-elements-of-urban-civilisation-in-the-harappan-culture-what-factors-were-responsible-for-its-decline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the contribution of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to pre-and post-independent India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-contribution-of-maulana-abul-kalam-azad-to-pre-and-post-independent-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after Independence in India. How have these revolutions helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredexplain-various-types-of-revolutions-that-have-taken-place-in-agriculture-after-independence-in-india-how-have-these-revolutions-helped-in-poverty-alleviation-and-food-security-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_27\"><ul>\n<li>The recent rise in communal disharmony and intolerance is a threat to Indian plural democracy. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-recent-rise-in-communal-disharmony-and-intolerance-is-a-threat-to-indian-plural-democracy-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>The power-sharing under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution which was expected to be the panacea of the ethnic-nationalist identity issues in the Northeastern States has failed to do so. Examine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-the-power-sharing-under-the-sixth-schedule-of-the-indian-constitution-which-was-expected-to-be-the-panacea-of-the-ethno-nationalist-identity-issues-in-northeastern-states-have-failed-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various opportunities and challenges of demographic dividend in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-various-opportunities-and-challenges-of-demographic-dividend-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is secularism? Discuss various features of the Indian concept of secularism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-secularism-discuss-various-features-of-indian-concept-of-secularism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various reasons for the high incidence of domestic violence in India. Suggest some measures to prevent it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-various-reasons-for-the-high-incidence-of-domestic-violence-in-india-suggest-some-measures-to-prevent-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various challenges in the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-various-challenges-in-the-implementation-of-uniform-civil-code-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss India\u2019s policy on refugees. How do you think India should react to the Rohingya crisis?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answred-discuss-indias-policy-on-refugees-how-do-you-think-india-should-react-to-the-rohingya-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by Stereotyping? Critically examine why stereotyping is so common in society today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-do-you-understand-by-stereotyping-critically-examine-why-stereotyping-is-so-common-in-society-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is de-globalization? Discuss its consequences and impact on India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-de-globalisation-discuss-its-consequences-and-impact-on-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is mob-lynching? What are the various reasons for the rise in mob-lynching incidents in India? Suggest some measures to prevent mob-lynching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-mob-lynching-what-are-various-reasons-for-a-rise-in-mob-lynching-incidents-in-india-suggest-some-measures-to-prevent-mob-lynching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>How globalization has led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy? Is increased informalisation detrimental to the development of the country?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredhow-globalisation-has-led-to-the-reduction-of-employment-in-the-formal-sector-of-the-indian-economy-is-increased-informalisation-detrimental-to-the-development-of-the-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>The spread of dengue in India has been related to unplanned urbanization, changes in environmental factors, and a host of other factors. Elaborate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredthe-spread-of-dengue-in-india-has-been-related-to-unplanned-urbanisation-changes-in-environmental-factors-and-a-host-of-other-factors-elaborate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by the term radicalization? What are the various reasons for growing radicalization in society? Discuss the consequences and measures needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-do-you-understand-by-the-term-radicalisation-what-are-various-reasons-for-growing-radicalisation-in-society-discuss-its-consequences-and-measures-needed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>The recent Citizenship Amendment Act has a significant impact on India\u2019s secular image with deeper foreign policy implications. Do you agree?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredrecent-citizenship-amendment-act-has-a-significant-impact-on-indias-secular-image-with-deeper-foreign-policy-implications-do-you-agree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the need and importance of preserving India\u2019s linguistic diversity. What measures are needed for the same?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-need-and-importance-of-preserving-indias-linguistic-diversity-what-measures-are-needed-for-the-same\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the Demographic dividend? Argue whether the Indian demographic dividend is turning into a demographic disaster or not?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-demographic-dividend-argue-whether-indian-demographic-dividend-is-turning-into-a-demographic-disaster-or-not\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-possible-factors-that-inhibit-india-from-enacting-for-its-citizens-a-uniform-civil-code-as-provided-for-in-the-directive-principles-of-state-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_28\"><ul>\n<li>What is Polar Vortex and why is the ozone depletion in the Arctic different from that of the Antarctic?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/what-is-polar-vortex-and-why-is-the-ozone-depletion-in-arctic-different-from-that-of-antarctic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What factors are responsible for the origin and modification of ocean currents? Explain how ocean current currents affect the climate of surrounding regions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-factors-are-responsible-for-the-origin-and-modification-of-ocean-currents-explain-how-ocean-current-currents-affect-the-climate-of-surrounding-regions\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is red snow? What causes red snow? Discuss various concerns over red snow in Antarctica.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-red-snow-what-causes-red-snow-discuss-various-concerns-over-red-snow-in-antarctica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>A new study reveals that climate change leads to more violence against women. In light of this, discuss the impact of climate change on women's rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-a-new-study-reveals-that-climate-change-leads-to-more-violence-against-women-in-light-of-this-discuss-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-women-rights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the favorable conditions for the formation of corals? Analyse the impact of global warming on corals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-are-the-favourable-conditions-for-formation-of-corals-analyse-the-impact-of-global-warming-on-corals\/#:~:text=Sunlight%3A%20Corals%20need%20to%20grow,where%20sunlight%20can%20reach%20them.&amp;text=Sediment%20and%20plankton%20can%20cloud,warm%20water%20conditions%20to%20survive.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Despite several measures to reduce the vulnerability of climate-induced disasters, the farm sector and farmers continue to suffer losses. Discuss various reasons for this and suggest some measures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-despite-several-measures-to-reduce-vulnerability-of-climate-induced-disasters-the-farm-sector-and-farmers-continue-to-suffer-losses-discuss-various-reasons-for-this-and-suggest-some-measu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Give an account of the coral reef In India. Why are coral reefs so important? Discuss various methods of coral restoration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredgive-an-account-of-coral-reef-in-india-why-are-coral-reefs-so-important-discuss-various-methods-of-coral-restoration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the Indian Ocean Dipole? What are its characteristic features? Discuss its impact on the Indian monsoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-the-indian-ocean-dipole-what-are-its-characteristic-features-discuss-its-impact-on-indian-monsoon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>With a coastline expanding around 7500 Km India needs to replicate the successes in space exploration to the oceans as well. Discuss the need and importance of ocean exploration for India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwith-a-coastline-expanding-around-7500-km-india-needs-to-replicate-the-successes-in-space-exploration-to-the-oceans-as-well-discuss-the-need-and-importance-of-ocean-exploration-for-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the causes of depletion of mangroves and explain their importance in maintaining coastal ecology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-causes-of-depletion-of-mangroves-and-explain-their-importance-in-maintaining-coastal-ecology-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Give an account of the looming water crisis situation in India. Discuss how Atal Bhujal Yojana would help in preventing water crisis situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredgive-an-account-of-looming-water-crisis-situation-in-india-discuss-how-atal-bhujal-yojana-would-help-in-preventing-water-crisis-situation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_29\"><ul>\n<li>Briefly enlist the constitutional provisions related to tribunals in India. Critically analyze the role of tribunals in the Indian judicial system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-briefly-enlist-the-constitutional-provisions-related-to-tribunals-in-india-critically-analyse-the-role-of-tribunals-in-the-indian-judicial-system\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>It is argued that the internet should be regarded as an essential service and access to it as a fundamental right. Discuss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-it-is-argued-that-the-internet-should-be-regarded-as-an-essential-service-and-access-to-it-as-a-fundamental-right-discuss\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various features of Indian secularism. Also, mention various threats to secular democracy in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-various-features-of-indian-secularism-also-mention-various-threats-to-secular-democracy-in-india\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss whether Death penalty is a solution towards ending violence against women or not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-whether-death-penalty-is-a-solution-towards-ending-violence-against-women-or-not\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>An independent judiciary is of critical importance, as it provides checks and balances in a political democracy. Critically examine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-an-independent-judiciary-is-of-critical-importance-as-it-provides-checks-and-balances-in-a-political-democracy-critically-examine\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>The elements of conflict and discord are common to Union Territories with elected legislatures in India. In light of this, discuss various reasons for creating Union Territories in India and what should be done to prevent such conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-the-elements-of-conflict-and-discord-are-common-to-union-territories-with-elected-legislatures-in-india-in-light-of-this-discuss-various-reasons-for-creating-union-territories-in-india-an\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Elaborate the process of legislation in the Indian Parliament for an ordinary bill. How is a money bill different from an ordinary bill?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-elaborate-the-process-of-legislation-in-the-indian-parliament-for-an-ordinary-bill-how-is-a-money-bill-different-from-an-ordinary-bill\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Article 51 A of our constitution which deals with fundamental duties makes it a duty of every citizen to develop a Scientific Temper. In light of this, discuss the progress made by Indians towards inculcating a scientific temper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-article-51-a-of-our-constitution-which-deals-with-fundamental-duties-makes-it-a-duty-of-every-citizen-to-develop-a-scientific-temper-in-light-of-this-discuss-the-progress-made-by-indians\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Tracing the evolution of basic structure doctrine in India highlights its salient features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-tracing-the-evolution-of-basic-structure-doctrine-in-india-highlights-its-salient-features\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is John Stuart Mill\u2019s idea on freedom of thought and expression? Also discuss Mill\u2019s views on representative democracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-john-stuart-mills-idea-on-freedom-of-thought-and-expression-also-discuss-mills-views-on-representative-democracy\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Right to self-identification is a part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution\u2019. In light of this critically examine various provisions of Transgender (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-right-to-self-identification-is-a-part-of-the-right-to-life-under-article-21-of-the-constitution-in-light-of-this-critically-examine-various-provisions-of-transgender-pr\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by the term \u2018right to due process\u2019? Discuss its significance in a democracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-do-you-understand-by-the-term-right-to-due-process-discuss-its-significance-in-a-democracy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>None of the above (NOTA) system although enables voters \u2018right not to vote\u2019 but is toothless in spirit. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-none-of-the-above-nota-system-although-enables-voters-right-not-to-vote-but-is-toothless-in-spirit-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the difference between fundamental duties and legal duties? Why are the fundamental duties as important as legal duties?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-the-difference-between-the-fundamental-duties-and-legal-duties-why-are-fundamental-duties-as-important-as-legal-duties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>An independent and integrated judiciary is the basic pillar of parliamentary democracy. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-an-independent-and-integrated-judiciary-is-the-basic-pillar-of-parliamentary-democracy-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Comment on the relevance of Directive Principles of State Policy in an era of liberalization and globalization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-comment-on-the-relevance-of-directive-principles-of-state-policy-in-an-era-of-liberalisation-and-globalisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the issues related to urban local bodies in India? Suggest measures to strengthen urban local bodies in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-issues-related-to-urban-local-bodies-in-india-suggest-measures-to-strengthen-urban-local-bodies-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Critically examine the role of media as a watchdog in a democracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredcritically-examine-the-role-of-media-as-a-watchdog-in-a-democracy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Despite the constitutional mandate, the inter-state council has not come of age. Discuss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddespite-constitutional-mandate-the-inter-state-council-has-not-come-of-age-discuss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-a-quasi-judicial-body-explain-with-the-help-of-concrete-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>In light of various controversies, critically examine the role of speaker in Parliamentary Democracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-in-light-of-various-controversies-critically-examine-the-role-of-speaker-in-parliamentary-democracy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is cooperative federalism?\u00a0 Discuss various roadblocks to cooperative federalism in India. How can it be strengthened in India?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-cooperative-federalism-discuss-various-roadblocks-to-cooperative-federalism-in-india-how-can-it-be-strengthened-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 (1) of the Constitution is not an absolute right; it comes with safeguards outlined under Article 19 (2). What are these safeguards? Discuss their need and significance.\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-freedom-of-expression-enshrined-under-article-19-1-of-the-constitution-is-not-an-absolute-right-it-comes-with-safeguards-outlined-under-article-19-2-what-are-these-safeguards-discus\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>Explain the pardoning powers of the President. How is it different from the Governor\u2019s pardoning power?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredexplain-the-pardoning-powers-of-the-president-how-is-it-different-from-the-governors-pardoning-power\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Examine the role of the Supreme Court as the final interpreter and guardian of the Indian Constitution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredexamine-the-role-of-the-supreme-court-as-the-final-interpreter-and-guardian-of-the-indian-constitution\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>In a democratic polity the fundamental rights and duties of citizens are correlated. Comment in the Indian context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredin-a-democratic-polity-the-fundamental-rights-and-duties-of-citizens-are-correlated-comment-in-the-indian-context\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the significance of Article 131 of the Indian constitution. Can States challenge the validity of central laws? Examine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-significance-of-article-131-of-the-indian-constitution-can-states-challenge-the-validity-of-central-laws-examine\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are parliamentary standing committees? Discuss their need and significance in Parliamentary democracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-parliamentary-standing-committees-discuss-their-need-and-significance-in-parliamentary-democracy\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is quasi-federalism? Is India a quasi-federal state?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-quasi-federalism-is-india-a-quasi-federal-state\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to the Internet must be recognized as a fundamental right to free speech, basic freedoms, and the right to life. Do you agree? Justify.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredaccess-to-internet-must-be-recognised-as-a-fundamental-right-to-free-speech-basic-freedoms-and-the-right-to-life-do-you-agree\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring out the philosophy of the Indian polity as enshrined in the preamble of the Indian constitution. Also, discuss various changes made to the preamble since its adoption in the Indian Constitution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredbring-out-the-philosophy-of-the-indian-polity-as-enshrined-in-the-preamble-of-the-indian-constitution-also-discuss-various-changes-made-to-preamble-since-its-adoption-in-indian-constitution\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_30\"><ul>\n<li>Discuss the need and significance of police reforms in the recent context of rising in crime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-need-and-significance-of-police-reforms-in-the-recent-context-of-rise-in-crime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are Lok Adalats? Why were they established? Discuss the role of Lok Adalats and their limitations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-are-lok-adalats-why-were-they-established-discuss-the-role-of-lok-adalats-and-their-limitations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the structure, functioning, and objective of the \u2018Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights\u2019 (OHCHR).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-structure-functioning-and-objective-of-the-office-of-the-high-commissioner-for-human-rights-ohchr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) show that the number of sedition cases filed has gone up every year in the last four years, only four cases actually resulted in a conviction. In light of this, discuss the usefulness of the sedition law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-data-from-the-national-crime-records-bureau-ncrb-show-that-the-number-of-sedition-cases-filed-has-gone-up-every-year-in-the-last-four-years-only-four-cases-actually-resulted-in-convictio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the role of tribunals in delivering justice. Also, critically examine the \u2018Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal and other Authorities, Rules, 2020\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-role-of-tribunals-in-delivering-justice-also-critically-examine-the-tribunal-appellate-tribunal-and-other-authorities-rules-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the structure, powers and limitations of the National Human Rights Commission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-structure-powers-and-limitations-of-the-national-human-rights-commission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various reasons for the prevalence of corruption in the implementation of welfare programs. Suggest some measures to reduce it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-various-reasons-for-prevalence-of-corruption-in-implementation-of-welfare-programmes-suggest-some-measures-to-reduce-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Government intervention, sometimes though well-intended, often ends up undermining the ability of the markets and leads to outcomes opposite to those intended. Illustrate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredgovernment-intervention-sometimes-though-well-intended-often-ends-up-undermining-the-ability-of-the-markets-and-leads-to-outcomes-opposite-to-those-intended-illustrate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Red Tapism? Discuss its consequences and suggest some measures to reduce it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-red-tapism-discuss-its-consequences-and-suggest-some-measures-to-reduce-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cTraditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India.\u201d Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answrered-traditional-bureaucratic-structure-and-culture-have-hampered-the-process-of-socio-economic-development-in-india-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss in brief the role of the National Commission of Women. Do you think it is a toothless organization?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-in-brief-about-the-role-of-national-commission-of-women-do-you-think-it-is-a-toothless-organisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Critically examine the effectiveness of electoral bonds to make Indian elections more transparent. What other reforms are needed to make the Indian election process more fair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredcritically-examine-the-effectiveness-of-electoral-bonds-to-make-indian-elections-more-transparent-what-other-reforms-are-needed-to-make-indian-election-process-more-fair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by the term \u2018participatory democracy\u2019? How important is the participation of people in a democratic setup?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-do-you-understand-by-the-term-participatory-democracy-how-important-is-the-participation-of-people-in-a-democratic-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various provisions of disqualifications under the Representation of the people\u2019s Act. Do you think these provisions have helped in decriminalizing Indian politics?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-various-provisions-of-disqualifications-under-representation-of-peoples-act-do-you-think-these-provisions-have-helped-in-decriminalising-indian-politics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>In the coming decade, India\u2019s cities need to focus on governance and sustainable development. In light of this, discuss various reasons for the poor performance of urban local bodies in India. What should be done to improve urban local governance?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredin-the-coming-decade-indias-cities-need-to-focus-on-governance-and-sustainable-development-in-light-of-this-discuss-various-reasons-for-the-poor-performance-of-urban-local-bodies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the importance of NGOs in India\u2019s development process. Do you think present legal and regulatory mechanisms are adequate for the efficient working of NGOs?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-importance-of-ngos-in-indias-development-process-do-you-think-present-legal-and-regulatory-mechanisms-are-adequate-for-efficient-working-of-ngos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various provisions of Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana\u2019 (SAGY). What are the various challenges in realizing the goals of this scheme?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-various-provisions-of-sansad-adarsh-gram-yojana-sagy-what-are-various-challenges-in-realising-the-goals-of-this-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the role of CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) as an anti-corruption body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-role-of-cag-comptroller-and-auditor-general-as-an-anti-corruption-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is good governance? Discuss recent findings of the Good Governance Index report in India. Suggest some measures to improve governance in Indians states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-good-governance-discuss-recent-findings-of-good-governance-index-report-in-india-suggest-some-measures-to-improve-the-governance-in-indians-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_32\"><ul>\n<li>Discuss how focusing public policy on bio-fortification, sanitation, and women\u2019s education can resolve India\u2019s malnutrition problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-how-focusing-public-policy-on-bio-fortification-sanitation-and-womens-education-can-resolve-indias-malnutrition-problem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>In the recent event of coronavirus epidemics, there is an urgent need for effective social security measures in place. Discuss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-in-the-recent-event-of-coronavirus-epidemics-there-is-an-urgent-need-for-effective-social-security-measures-in-place-discuss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What does a pandemic mean? How is it different from the terms \u2018epidemic\u2019 and \u2018endemic\u2019? Illustrate with an example.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-does-a-pandemic-mean-how-is-it-different-from-the-terms-epidemic-and-endemic-illustrate-with-example\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by the term \u2018social justice\u2019? Explain why it is imperative for a society to promote social justice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-do-you-understand-by-the-term-social-justice-explain-why-it-is-imperative-for-a-society-to-promote-social-justice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Give an account of recent steps taken by the government to improve the Indian healthcare system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-give-an-account-of-recent-steps-taken-by-the-government-to-improve-indian-healthcare-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is \u2018One Health\u2019? Discuss its need and significance in the context of rising zoonotic infections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-one-health-discuss-its-need-and-significance-in-context-of-rising-zoonotic-infections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the importance and limitations of Part IV of the Indian Constitution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-importance-and-limitations-of-part-iv-of-the-indian-constitution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Health budgetary allocation must go up if India is to prepare for an unpredictable epidemic. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-health-budgetary-allocation-must-go-up-if-india-is-to-prepare-for-an-unpredictable-epidemic-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Increasing the number of women recruits alone will not be enough; institutional changes are also important. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-increasing-the-number-of-women-recruits-alone-will-not-be-enough-institutional-changes-are-also-important-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian public schools suffer from poor infrastructure facilities, especially in rural areas. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogadmin.forumias.com\/answered-indian-public-schools-suffers-from-poor-infrastructure-facilities-especially-in-rural-areas-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the salient features of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Rules, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-salient-features-of-protection-of-children-from-sexual-offences-pocso-rules-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Give an account of progress made by India in improving gender equality in the education system. Mention various government efforts towards women's education in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-give-an-account-of-progress-made-by-india-in-improving-gender-equality-in-the-education-system-mention-various-government-efforts-towards-women-education-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various issues in the Indian higher education system. Suggest some measures to improve it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-various-issues-in-indian-higher-education-system-suggest-some-measures-to-improve-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the need for and significance of skill development among women in India. What measures have been taken by the government for the same?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-need-and-significance-of-skill-development-among-women-in-india-what-measures-have-been-taken-by-the-government-for-the-same\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the role of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes to curb violence against Dalits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-role-of-the-national-commission-for-scheduled-castes-to-curb-violence-against-dalits\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)? Discuss various advantages and Constraints in the Adoption of the INM System.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-integrated-nutrient-management-inm-discuss-various-advantages-and-constraints-in-the-adoption-of-the-inm-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Examine the progress made so far by India in achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of reducing infant mortality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredexamine-the-progress-made-so-far-by-india-in-achieving-sustainable-development-goal-of-reducing-infant-mortality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Involving women in the economy is not a social cause, rather it is a source of efficiency gains and economic growth. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredinvolving-women-in-the-economy-is-not-a-social-cause-rather-it-is-a-source-of-efficiency-gains-and-economic-growth-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Despite the law in place to prevent manual scavenging, it still persists in India. Discuss various reasons for it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddespite-the-law-in-place-to-prevent-manual-scavenging-it-still-persists-in-india-discuss-various-reasons-for-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by the term \u2018what are anthropometric failures\u2019? Discuss why despite various efforts, India continues to suffer from some form of anthropometric failures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-do-you-understand-by-the-term-anthropometric-failures-discuss-why-despite-various-efforts-india-continues-to-suffer-from-some-form-of-anthropometric-failures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>The traditional Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani can provide for a sustainable and more affordable healthcare system. Elaborate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogadmin.forumias.com\/answered-the-traditional-indian-systems-of-medicine-like-ayurveda-homeopathy-and-unani-can-provide-for-a-sustainable-and-more-affordable-healthcare-system-elaborate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Hunger and Poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far Indian governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-hunger-and-poverty-are-the-biggest-challenges-for-good-governance-in-india-still-today-evaluate-how-far-indian-governments-have-progressed-in-dealing-with-these-humongous-problems-suggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Critically examine salient features of Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-critically-examine-salient-features-of-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-amendment-bill-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Critically examine various provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Do you think it will enable women\u2019s right to health?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredcritically-examine-various-provisions-of-the-medical-termination-of-pregnancy-amendment-bill-2020-do-you-think-it-will-enable-womens-right-to-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the issue of rising in suicidal deaths among Indian youth. Suggest some measures to prevent such tendencies among Indian youth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-issue-of-rise-in-suicidal-deaths-among-indian-youth-suggest-some-measures-to-prevent-such-tendencies-among-indian-youth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by manual scavenging? Why does it still persist in India? Do you agree that state governments have failed to stop manual scavenging altogether?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-do-you-understand-by-manual-scavenging-why-does-it-still-persist-in-india-do-you-agree-that-state-governments-have-failed-to-stop-manual-scavenging-altogether\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Do the government\u2019s schemes for up-lifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion in establishing businesses in urban economies? Examine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddo-governments-schemes-for-up-lifting-vulnerable-and-backward-communities-by-protecting-required-social-resources-for-them-lead-to-their-exclusion-in-establishing-businesses-in-urb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the various malpractices in the medical and healthcare system in India? Discuss its consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-various-malpractices-in-the-medical-and-healthcare-system-in-india-discuss-its-consequences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are self-help groups? Discuss various socio-cultural hurdles faced by Self Help Groups (SHGs) in promoting increased participation in development programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-self-help-groups-discuss-various-socio-cultural-hurdles-faced-by-self-help-groups-shgs-in-promoting-increased-participation-in-development-programmes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Recent NCRB report has shown a rise in crimes against women over the years. Discuss various reasons for this. Suggest some measures to improve the situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredrecent-ncrb-report-has-shown-a-rise-in-crimes-against-women-over-the-years-discuss-various-reasons-for-this-suggest-some-measures-to-improve-the-situation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the importance of good early childhood education in child development? Discuss various provisions regarding primary education in the draft National Education Policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-the-importance-of-good-early-childhood-education-in-child-development-discuss-various-provisions-regarding-primary-education-in-draft-national-education-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the reasons for the high child mortality rate in India? Suggest some measures to control child mortality in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-the-reasons-for-the-high-child-mortality-rate-in-india-suggest-some-measures-to-control-child-mortality-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the reasons behind the success of Swachh Bharat mission. How the success of this campaign against open-defecation can act as a model for other schemes and policies?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-reasons-behind-the-success-of-swachh-bharat-mission-how-the-success-of-this-campaign-against-open-defecation-can-act-as-a-model-for-other-schemes-and-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor sanitation is a major reason for the poor health of the population in Indian cities. Elaborate. Also, suggest some measures to improve the situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredpoor-sanitation-is-a-major-reason-for-poor-health-of-the-population-in-indian-cities-elaborate-also-suggest-some-measures-to-improve-the-situation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are functional foods? How functional foods can help in resolving India\u2019s malnutrition and farmer\u2019s issues?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-functional-foods-how-functional-foods-can-help-in-resolving-indias-malnutrition-and-farmers-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_31\"><ul>\n<li>Why is the US adamant on the redefinition of \u2018developing country\u2019 status in WTO?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/why-is-us-adamant-on-the-redefinition-of-developing-country-status-in-wto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is WHO\u2019s funding process and why has the US withdrawn its contribution?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/what-is-whos-funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by the term \u2018diaspora diplomacy\u2019? Discuss the usefulness and limitations of \u2018diaspora diplomacy\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-do-you-understand-by-the-term-diaspora-diplomacy-discuss-the-usefulness-and-limitations-of-diaspora-diplomacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the potential and issues of SAARC as an organization to emerge as a successful model of cooperation among nations in a region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-potential-and-issues-of-saarc-as-an-organisation-to-emerge-as-a-successful-model-of-cooperation-among-nations-in-a-region\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the strategic significance of Afghanistan for India. Also, discuss various implications of the recent Afghanistan deal for India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-strategic-significance-of-afghanistan-for-india-also-discuss-various-implications-of-the-recent-afghanistan-deal-for-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss India\u2019s policy towards Afghanistan. Why is peace in Afghanistan important for India?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-indias-policy-towards-afghanistan-why-is-peace-in-afghanistan-important-for-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>India needs to engage with its neighbors for the realization of its global ambitions. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-india-needs-to-engage-with-its-neighbours-for-the-realisation-of-its-global-ambitions-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss India\u2019s concept of Indo-Pacific. Why the Indo-Pacific region has strategic significance for India?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-indias-concept-of-indo-pacific-why-indo-pacific-region-has-a-strategic-significance-for-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are various roadblocks to India-EU Free Trade Agreement? How these roadblocks can be removed?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-various-roadblocks-to-india-eu-free-trade-agreement-how-can-these-roadblocks-be-removed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various features of India\u2019s Neighbourhood First\u2019 policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-various-features-of-indias-neighbourhood-first-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Critically examine the impact of tagging of India as a developed nation by the United States Trade Representative (USTR).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredcritically-examine-the-impact-of-tagging-of-india-as-a-developed-nation-by-united-states-trade-representative-ustr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>How deeper cooperation between the United States and India in trade can help India achieve a $5 trillion economic status?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-how-deeper-cooperation-between-the-united-states-and-india-in-trade-can-help-india-achieve-5-trillion-economic-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the role and mandate of the International Maritime Organization. Discuss its strategic importance for Indian maritime interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-role-and-mandate-of-the-international-maritime-organization-discuss-its-strategic-importance-for-indian-maritime-interests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is important for Indian security. In light of this, discuss India\u2019s policy of \u2018Security and Growth for All in the Region\u2019 (SAGAR) for IOR islands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-indian-ocean-region-ior-is-important-for-indian-security-in-light-of-this-discuss-indias-policy-of-security-and-growth-for-all-in-the-region-sagar-for-ior-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Brexit provides an opportunity for both Britain and India to work for common interests and resolving various issues. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-brexit-provides-an-opportunity-for-both-britain-and-india-to-work-for-common-interests-and-resolving-various-issues-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various issues in the Indo-Australian relationship. How bilateral relations among the two nations can be strengthened?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-various-issues-in-indo-australian-relationship-how-bilateral-relations-among-two-nations-can-be-strengthened\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Assess the need and significance of strengthening intra-BRICS trade for the Indian economy. What should be done to boost Indian trade with other BRICS countries?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredassess-the-need-and-significance-of-strengthening-intra-brics-trade-for-indian-economy-what-should-be-done-to-boost-indian-trade-with-other-brics-countries-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>The \u2018Act East\u2019 policy has not brought the expected gains for India. Do you agree?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredthe-act-east-policy-has-not-brought-the-expected-gains-for-india-do-you-agree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is meant by middle powers in international relations? How aligning with other middle powers would help India rise in the new global order?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-meant-by-middle-powers-in-international-relations-how-aligning-with-other-middle-powers-would-help-india-rise-in-the-new-global-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by \u2018The String of Pearls\u2019? How does it impact India? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-do-you-understand-by-the-string-of-pearls-how-does-it-impact-india-briefly-outline-the-steps-taken-by-india-to-counter-this\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Despite differences, India and China need to come together for multilateral, rules-based world order. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddespite-differences-india-and-china-need-to-come-together-for-a-multilateral-rules-based-world-order-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the key areas of reforms if the WTO has to survive in the present context of unilateralism and protectionism?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-the-key-areas-of-reforms-if-the-wto-has-to-survive-in-the-present-context-of-unilateralism-and-protectionism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_33\"><ul>\n<li>Can Perpetual bonds provide some relief against the economic effects of the COVID 19 pandemic?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/can-perpetual-bonds-provide-some-relief-against-economic-effects-of-covid-19-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Why are the Governments in India relying on liquor sales so much?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/why-are-the-state-central-government-in-india-are-relying-on-liquor-sales-so-much\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is helicopter money and why its use is advocated against corona pandemic?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/what-is-helicopter-money-and-why-its-use-is-advocated-against-corona-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain the key issues in infrastructure financing in India. What steps have been taken by the government to address these issues?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-explain-the-key-issues-in-infrastructure-financing-in-india-what-steps-have-been-taken-by-the-government-to-address-these-issues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the important characteristics of footloose industries? What are the factors responsible for the location of footloose industries?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-are-the-important-characteristics-of-footloose-industries-what-are-the-factors-responsible-for-the-location-of-footloose-industries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Enumerate various reasons and the impact of the rise in cases of bank frauds in the last decade in\u00a0India. Discuss the need for bringing reforms in banking governance to prevent such frauds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-enumerate-various-reasons-and-the-impact-of-the-rise-in-cases-of-bank-frauds-in-the-last-decade-in-india-discuss-the-need-for-bringing-reforms-in-banking-governance-to-prevent-such-frauds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Critically discuss the recent NITI Aayog\u2019s proposal to build tourism villas in Andaman-Nicobar and Lakshadweep archipelagos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-critically-discuss-the-recent-niti-aayogs-proposal-to-build-tourism-villas-in-andaman-nicobar-and-lakshadweep-archipelagos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Nuclear energy although has potential to solve India\u2019s energy problems but carry great inherent risks. Elaborate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-nuclear-energy-although-has-potential-to-solve-indias-energy-problems-but-carry-great-inherent-risks-elaborate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by the term \u2018informal sector\u2019? Enumerate the steps taken by the government to improve the condition of workers in the informal sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/4-what-do-you-understand-by-the-term-informal-sector-enumerate-the-steps-taken-by-the-government-to-improve-the-condition-of-workers-in-the-informal-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian textile industry can play an important role in India\u2019s inclusive growth. In light of this, discuss the significance of \u2018Technical Textiles Mission\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-indian-textile-industry-can-play-an-important-role-in-indias-inclusive-growth-in-light-of-this-discuss-the-significance-of-technical-textiles-mission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Bio-Energy? Discuss how bio-energy can help in meeting India\u2019s energy demands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-bioenergy-discuss-how-bio-energy-can-help-in-meeting-indias-energy-demands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Critically analyze the accomplishments achieved through the nationalization of banks in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-critically-analyse-the-accomplishments-achieved-through-nationalisation-of-banks-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the role of renewable energy resources in order to maintain environmental sustainability with special reference to India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-role-of-renewable-energy-resources-in-order-to-maintain-environmental-sustainability-with-special-reference-to-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Economic survey 2020, highlights that India\u2019s aspiration to become a $5 trillion economy depends critically on promoting \u2018pro-business\u2019 policy than a \u2018pro-crony\u2019 policy. Do you agree? Elaborate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-economic-survey-2020-highlights-that-indias-aspiration-to-become-a-5-trillion-economy-depends-critically-on-promoting-pro-business-policy-than-a-pro-cr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Investment in sanitation is actually a facilitator for broader economic, health and social gains. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-investment-in-sanitation-is-actually-a-facilitator-for-broader-economic-health-and-social-gains-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the \u2018Nordic Economic Model\u2019? Do you think the Nordic Economic Model can be a way forward for a sustainable future?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-the-nordic-economic-model-do-you-think-nordic-economic-model-can-be-a-way-forward-for-a-sustainable-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Promoting and strengthening the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector can help in achieving inclusive growth. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-promoting-and-strengthening-the-micro-small-and-medium-enterprises-msme-sector-can-help-in-achieving-inclusive-growth-comment-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by the \u2018formalization of the economy\u2019? Discuss various merits and demerits of formalization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-do-you-understand-by-formalisation-of-economy-discuss-various-merits-and-demerits-of-formalisation-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are various bottlenecks to infrastructure creation in India? Discuss the significance of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) for infrastructure creation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-are-various-bottlenecks-to-infrastructure-creation-in-india-discuss-the-significance-of-the-national-infrastructure-pipeline-nip-for-infrastructure-creation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is public-private partnership (PPP)? Discuss various advantages and issues related to public-private partnership (PPP) in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-public-private-partnership-ppp-discuss-various-advantages-and-issues-related-to-public-private-partnership-ppp-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the need and significance of recent railways reforms. Examine whether private roles in railways should be increased.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-need-and-significance-of-recent-railways-reforms-examine-whether-private-roles-in-railways-should-be-increased\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Critically examine whether the \u2018Make in India\u2019 initiative has met its objectives or not. Suggest some measures needed to improve its outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredcritically-examine-whether-the-make-in-india-initiative-has-met-its-objectives-or-not-suggest-some-measures-needed-to-improve-its-outcomes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various efforts made by India and various states to improve ease of doing business in India. What else needs to be done?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-various-efforts-made-by-india-and-various-states-to-improve-ease-of-doing-business-in-india-what-else-needs-to-be-done\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is stagflation? What steps should be taken to control stagflation in Indian economy?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-stagflation-what-steps-should-be-taken-to-control-stagflation-in-indian-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is financial inclusion? What are the challenges to financial inclusion in India? Discuss various government measures for the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-financial-inclusion-what-are-the-challenges-to-financial-inclusion-in-india-discuss-various-government-measures-for-the-same\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the major varieties of coal in India? Discuss various issues associated with coal mining in India?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-the-major-varieties-of-coal-in-india-discuss-various-issues-associated-with-coal-mining-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is strategic disinvestment? Discuss its need and significance for Indian economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-strategic-disinvestment-discuss-its-need-and-significance-for-indian-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>A focus on developing human capital and employment generation can help India to become a $5 trillion economy. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereda-focus-on-developing-human-capital-and-employment-generation-can-help-india-to-become-a-5-trillion-economy-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the advantages of offshore wind energy projects to onshore projects? What are the challenges for offshore projects in India?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-the-advantages-of-offshore-wind-energy-projects-to-onshore-projects-what-are-the-challenges-for-offshore-projects-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the problems faced by the power sector in India. Suggest some measures to tackle these problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-problems-faced-by-the-power-sector-in-india-suggest-some-measures-to-tackle-these-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the National Infrastructure Pipeline? Discuss its need and significance in light of India\u2019s aim to become a $5 trillion economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-national-infrastructure-pipeline-discuss-its-need-and-significance-in-light-of-indias-aim-to-become-a-5-trillion-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>In order to arrest the slowdown in the economy, India needs to make its policies people-centric rather than growth-centric. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredin-order-to-arrest-the-slowdown-in-the-economy-india-needs-to-make-their-policies-people-centric-rather-than-growth-centric-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_34\"><ul>\n<li>Why FCI is not JUST Food Corruption of India? Explained<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/why-fci-is-called-food-corruption-of-india-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain the benefits of micro-irrigation over conventional irrigation systems. Also, mention various challenges in the adoption of this technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-explain-the-benefits-of-micro-irrigation-over-the-conventional-irrigation-systems-also-mention-various-challenges-in-the-adoption-of-this-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Critically analyze whether the Aadhaar-based biometric authentication has been able to reduce PDS leakages or not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-critically-analyse-whether-the-aadhaar-based-biometric-authentication-has-been-able-to-reduce-pds-leakages-or-not\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you mean by the Minimum Support Price (MSP)? Examine the benefit and issues associated with Minimum Support Price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/auto-draft-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Why are land reforms still not complete in India? What are obstacles in its way? Elaborate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhy-are-land-reforms-still-not-complete-in-india-what-are-obstacles-in-its-way-elaborate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Given the fact that the livestock sector has grown significantly over the last five years, it assumes an important role in income, employment, and nutritional security. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredgiven-the-fact-that-the-livestock-sector-has-grown-significantly-over-the-last-five-years-it-assumes-an-important-role-in-income-employment-and-nutritional-security-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>The realization of the objective of doubling farmers\u2019 income necessitates address of some of the basic challenges of agriculture and the allied sector. Discuss these challenges and suggest measures to overcome them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredthe-realisation-of-the-objective-of-doubling-farmers-income-necessitates-addressal-of-some-of-the-basic-challenges-of-agriculture-and-allied-sector-discuss-these-challenges-and-sug\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the need and significance of Pesticides Management Bill, 2020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-need-and-significance-of-pesticides-management-bill-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Would you advocate that the income of rich farmers should be taxed in India? Give reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwould-you-advocate-that-the-income-of-rich-farmers-should-be-taxed-in-india-give-reasons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Agricultural Protection Zoning? Discuss its need and importance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-agricultural-protection-zoning-discuss-its-need-and-importance\/\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018E-commerce has tremendous potential to benefit farmers, small-scale industries, and indigenous communities\u2019. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-e-commerce-has-tremendous-potential-to-benefit-farmers-small-scale-industries-and-indigenous-communities-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased investment in agriculture research is an absolute need of the hour. Examine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-increased-investment-in-agriculture-research-is-an-absolute-need-of-the-hour-examine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is organic farming? Explain why the use of organic farming should be encouraged in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-organic-farming-explain-why-the-use-of-organic-farming-should-be-encouraged-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Critically examine whether the MGNREGA scheme has been able to address the issue of rural distress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredcritically-examine-whether-the-mgnrega-scheme-has-been-able-to-address-the-issue-of-rural-distress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss whether the introduction of Bt cotton has benefitted Indian farmers or not. Do you think genetically modified crops can help farmers\u2019 cause?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-whether-the-introduction-of-bt-cotton-has-benefitted-indian-farmers-or-not-do-you-think-genetically-modified-crops-can-help-farmers-cause\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is vertical farming? How does it work? Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-vertical-farming-how-does-it-work-discuss-its-advantages-and-disadvantages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Give an account of different strategies for implementation of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredgive-an-account-on-different-strategies-for-implementation-of-national-mission-for-sustainable-agriculture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>How can the \u2018Digital India\u2019 program help farmers to improve farm productivity and income? What steps has the Government taken in this regard?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredhow-can-the-digital-india-programme-help-farmers-to-improve-farm-productivity-and-income-what-steps-has-the-government-taken-in-this-regard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>The Move to cash transfers will put agriculture on a sustainable growth path. Do you agree? Also, suggest some measures to make agriculture more sustainable and productive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredthe-move-to-cash-transfers-will-put-agriculture-on-a-sustainable-growth-path-do-you-agree-also-suggest-some-measures-to-make-agriculture-more-sustainable-and-productive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Subsidies are not a sustainable solution to underlying problems, rather it is a burden on the fiscal purse. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredsubsidies-are-not-a-sustainable-solution-to-underlying-problems-rather-it-is-a-burden-on-fiscal-purse-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this sector in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredlivestock-rearing-has-a-big-potential-for-providing-non-farm-employment-and-income-in-rural-areas-discuss-suggesting-suitable-measures-to-promote-this-sector-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand about the Integrated Farming System? How far is the Integrated Farming System helpful in sustaining agricultural production?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-do-you-understand-about-the-integrated-farming-system-how-far-is-the-integrated-farming-system-helpful-in-sustaining-agricultural-production\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>With millions suffering from hunger and tonnes of food grains rotting in massive accumulation of grain stocks Indian needs to reform their grain management system. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwith-millions-suffering-from-hunger-and-tonnes-of-food-grains-rotting-in-massive-accumulation-of-grain-stocks-indian-needs-to-reform-their-grain-management-system-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_35\"><ul>\n<li>What is Remdesivir and why its\u2019s effectiveness against Covid-19 is doubtful?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/what-is-remdesivir-and-why-itss-effectiveness-against-covid-19-is-doubtful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Why Google and Apple have recently banned GPS data collection for contact tracing of Covid-19 patients?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/why-google-and-apple-have-recently-banned-gps-data-collection-for-contact-tracing-of-covid-19-patients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the process of vaccine development and how much time does it take?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/what-is-the-process-of-vaccine-development-and-why-how-much-time-does-it-take\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Maze Ransomware and why is it the biggest data threat to organizations?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/what-is-maze-ransomware-and-why-is-it-the-biggest-data-threat-to-organizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the various reasons for the gender gap in science-related fields? Suggest some measures to improve women's participation in these fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-are-various-reasons-for-the-gender-gap-in-science-related-fields-suggest-some-measures-to-improve-women-participation-in-these-fields\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Quantum Technology? Discuss its potential applications and the significance of \u2018National Mission on Quantum Technologies and Applications\u2019 in this direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-quantum-technology-discuss-its-potential-applications-and-the-significance-of-national-mission-on-quantum-technologies-and-applications-in-this-direction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Explain the working mechanism of vaccines. Discuss the significance of vaccination and mention various challenges regarding vaccination in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-explain-the-working-mechanism-of-vaccines-discuss-the-significance-of-vaccination-and-mention-various-challenges-regarding-vaccination-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the role of technology and the private sector in fighting an epidemic like Coronavirus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-role-of-technology-and-private-sector-in-fighting-an-epidemic-like-coronavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is biometrics? Discuss potential applications and dangers associated with biometric technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-biometrics-discuss-potential-applications-and-dangers-associated-with-biometric-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is genome sequencing? Discuss the significance of genome sequencing in the recent context of the Coronavirus epidemic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogadmin.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-genome-sequencing-discuss-the-significance-of-genome-sequencing-in-recent-context-of-coronavirus-epidemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>The growing role of the private sector in space, demands India to move quickly towards a new model for India\u2019s space activity. Explain with illustrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-the-growing-role-of-the-private-sector-in-space-demands-india-to-move-quickly-towards-a-new-model-for-indias-space-activity-explain-with-illustrations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are cryptocurrencies? Discuss various concerns related to cryptocurrencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-are-cryptocurrencies-discuss-various-concerns-related-to-cryptocurrencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Do you think India should legalize abortion in India? Critically comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-do-you-think-india-should-legalise-abortion-in-india-critically-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the potential application of artificial intelligence in the healthcare system. Also, mention steps taken by the government to promote artificial intelligence in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-discuss-the-potential-application-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-healthcare-system-also-mention-steps-taken-by-the-government-to-promote-artificial-intelligence-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>India needs to build its own technology capability and ensure that the technology available is inclusive in nature. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-india-needs-to-build-its-own-technology-capability-and-ensure-that-the-technology-available-is-inclusive-in-nature-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the salient features of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020? Discuss its significance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-the-salient-features-of-the-assisted-reproductive-technology-regulation-bill-2020-discuss-its-significance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddescribe-briefly-what-stem-cell-therapy-is-and-what-advantages-it-has-over-other-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is \u2018National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage\u2019? Discuss its importance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-national-mission-on-transformative-mobility-and-battery-storage-discuss-its-importance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are various reasons for the gender gap in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-related fields? Suggest some measures to improve women's participation in these fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-various-reasons-for-the-gender-gap-in-stem-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-related-fields-suggest-some-measures-to-improve-women-participation-in-these-fields\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>With growing energy needs should India keep on extending its nuclear energy program? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwith-growing-energy-needs-should-india-keep-on-extending-its-nuclear-energy-programme-discuss-the-facts-and-fears-associated-with-nuclear-energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0What is India\u2019s genome mapping project? Discuss its significance and potential benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-indias-genome-mapping-project-discuss-its-significance-and-potential-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0How far the developments in science and technology in the post-Independence period put India on the path of modernity?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-how-far-the-developments-in-science-and-technology-in-the-post-independence-period-put-india-on-the-path-of-modernity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0What is Darknet? Discuss its potential dangers and an urgent need for a data protection law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-darknet-discuss-its-potential-dangers-and-urgent-need-for-a-data-protection-law-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Indigenizing defense capabilities can help India both economically and strategically. Examine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-indigenising-defence-capabilities-can-help-india-both-economically-and-strategically-examine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe the salient features of Indian Government\u2019s Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the scope of its application in the development process of the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-describe-the-salient-features-of-indian-governments-mission-on-nanoscience-and-technology-and-the-scope-of-its-application-in-the-development-process-of-the-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is ISRO\u2019s Young Scientist Programme 2020? Discuss its need and significance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-isros-young-scientist-programme-2020-discuss-its-need-and-significance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss India\u2019s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology has helped India in its socio-economic development?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-indias-achievements-in-the-field-of-space-science-and-technology-how-the-application-of-this-technology-has-helped-india-in-its-socio-economic-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Increased use of Facial recognition technology is dangerous in the absence of privacy and data security laws\u2019. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredincreased-use-of-facial-recognition-technology-is-dangerous-in-the-absence-of-privacy-and-data-security-laws-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Progress made under the BharatNet initiative is not impressive. Examine. Suggest some measures to reduce the digital divide in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredprogress-made-under-the-bharatnet-initiative-is-not-impressive-examine-suggest-some-measures-to-reduce-digital-divide-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the significance of Supreme Court judgment in Shreya Singhal case. Examine whether Draft Intermediary Rules by the Ministry of Information and Technology is against the principles of this judgment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-significance-of-supreme-court-judgement-in-shreya-singhal-case-examine-whether-draft-intermediary-rules-by-the-ministry-of-information-and-technology-is-against-the-principles-o\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is blockchain technology? Discuss its advantages and potential applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-blockchain-technology-discuss-its-advantages-and-potential-applications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Why is artificial intelligence one of the key developments of the 21st century? Discuss government efforts regarding artificial intelligence in India and the scope of its application in the development process of the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhy-is-artificial-intelligence-one-of-the-key-developments-of-the-21st-century-discuss-government-efforts-regarding-artificial-intelligence-in-india-and-the-scope-of-its-application-in-the\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the importance of the Gaganyaan mission to India? Discuss various challenges related to the mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-the-importance-of-gaganyaan-mission-to-india-discuss-various-challenges-related-to-the-mission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Implementation of information and Communication Technology (ICT) based Projects\/Programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors, and suggest measures for their effective implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredimplementation-of-information-and-communication-technology-ict-based-projects-programmes-usually-suffers-in-terms-of-certain-vital-factors-identify-these-factors-and-suggest-measures-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is a digital signature? What are the various types of digital signature? Discuss its working mechanism and various benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-digital-signature-what-are-various-types-of-digital-signature-discuss-its-working-mechanism-and-various-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_36\"><ul>\n<li>India has an opportunity to emerge as a global leader in data protection, especially for developing countries facing similar challenges and opportunities. Discuss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-india-has-an-opportunity-to-emerge-as-a-global-leader-in-data-protection-especially-for-developing-countries-facing-similar-challenges-and-opportunities-discuss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>There are glaring deficiencies in drug regulation that need urgent addressing. Comment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-there-are-glaring-deficiencies-in-drug-regulation-that-need-urgent-addressing-comment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyse the role and effectiveness of FATF (Financial Action Task Force) in combating the financing of terrorism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-analyse-the-role-and-effectiveness-of-fatf-financial-action-task-force-in-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss various\u00a0threats and challenges to cyber-security in\u00a0India. What initiatives are being taken by the government to enhance\u00a0cyber-security in India?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-various-threats-and-challenges-to-cyber-security-in-india-what-initiatives-are-being-taken-by-the-government-to-enhance-cyber-security-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the shift of India\u2019s foreign policy towards Pakistan in the light of recent attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-shift-of-indias-foreign-policy-towards-pakistan-in-the-light-of-recent-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>How does illegal trans-border migration pose a threat to India\u2019s security? Discuss the strategies to curb this, bringing out the factors which give impetus to such migration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredhow-does-illegal-trans-border-migration-pose-a-threat-to-indias-security-discuss-the-strategies-to-curb-this-bringing-out-the-factors-which-give-impetus-to-such-migration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a view that the Official Secrets Act is an obstacle to the implementation of the Right to Information Act. Do you agree with the view? Discuss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredthere-is-a-view-that-the-official-secrets-act-is-an-obstacle-to-the-implementation-of-the-right-to-information-act-do-you-agree-with-the-view-discuss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are various new-age threats to Indian security? Discuss how India should prepare itself for these threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-various-new-age-threats-to-indian-security-discuss-how-india-should-prepare-itself-for-these-threats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss the role and significance of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). How it would help in India\u2019s security?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answereddiscuss-the-role-and-significance-of-chief-of-defence-staff-cds-how-it-would-help-in-indias-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Securing personal data is the key to making India truly digital\u2019. In light of this statement highlights the salient features of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. Also, mention the concerns raised against the bill. Suggest measures to address the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredsecuring-personal-data-is-the-key-to-making-india-truly-digital-in-the-light-of-this-statement-highlights-the-salient-features-of-the-personal-data-protection-bill-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>The current climate crisis has led to an increase in the number of intense \u2018hydro-meteorological\u2019 disasters\u2019. Comment. What policy measures can be taken to counter this?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredcurrent-climate-crisis-has-led-to-an-increase-in-the-number-of-intense-hydro-meteorological-disasters-comment-what-policy-measures-can-be-taken-to-count\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What are the major causes of forest fires in India? Discuss its impact on the forest ecosystem. Suggest some measures to tackle it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-are-the-major-causes-of-forest-fires-in-india-discuss-its-impact-on-the-forest-ecosystem-suggest-some-measures-to-tackle-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_tab_set10_37\"><ul>\n<li>Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredcorporate-social-responsibility-makes-companies-more-profitable-and-sustainable-analyse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Information Ethics? Discuss its significance in present times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-information-ethics-discuss-its-significance-in-present-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the difference between attitude and aptitude? Which of the two is more important for leading a successful life?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answered-what-is-the-difference-between-attitude-and-aptitude-which-of-the-two-is-more-important-for-leading-a-successful-life-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by the term \u2018moral conscience\u2019? Discuss the role of moral conscience in ethical behavior.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-do-you-understand-by-the-term-moral-conscience-discuss-the-role-of-moral-conscience-in-ethical-behaviour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe good of an individual is contained in the good of all.\u201d What do you understand by this statement? How can this principle be implemented in public life?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredthe-good-of-an-individual-is-contained-in-the-good-of-all-what-do-you-understand-by-this-statement-how-can-this-principle-be-implemented-in-public-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is Corporate Governance? What are the weaknesses in corporate governance in India? Also, discuss the importance of ethically-based corporate governance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-corporate-governance-what-are-the-weaknesses-in-corporate-governance-in-india-also-discuss-the-importance-of-ethically-based-corporate-governance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredyoung-people-with-ethical-conduct-are-not-willing-to-come-forward-to-join-active-politics-suggest-steps-to-motivate-them-to-come-forward\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by the term \u2018Social Audit\u2019? Discuss how it aids in good governance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-do-you-understand-by-the-term-social-audit-discuss-how-it-aids-in-good-governance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What is \u2018emotional intelligence\u2019 and how can it be developed in people? How does it help an individual in making ethical decisions?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredwhat-is-emotional-intelligence-and-how-can-it-be-developed-in-people-how-does-it-help-an-individual-in-making-ethical-decisions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Honesty as a policy always comes with a price. The path of honesty, like dharma, is straight yet seldom simple. It often turns out to be tortuous, consumes more energy, sometimes even damaging the vehicle because of unfavourable road conditions. The honest, however, go on regardless, perhaps driven by an inner force that borders on recklessness. Elaborate. Discuss the importance of honesty in civil services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/answeredhonesty-as-a-policy-always-comes-with-a-price-the-path-of-honesty-like-dharma-is-straight-yet-seldom-simple-it-often-turns-out-to-be-tortuous-consumes-more-energy-sometimes-even-damagi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Answer<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you understand by public service? 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