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General Studies 1;

Topic: Role of women

1) Recent trends in appointments to top posts of the world have been encouraging for women. Do you think its
time for women to lead UN? What are the hurdles women are facing to become UN Secretary General? Discuss
the significance of a woman getting elected as Secretary General of UN. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies 2

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of
vulnerable sections

2) Do you think reservation system is benefiting students from backward castes and tribal communities in India?
Critically analyse. (200 Words)
Livemint

Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies

3) Critically evaluate the performance of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and analyse significance of NGT like
institutions for Indias democracy. (200 Words)
Livemint

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Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger

4) There has been a significant decline in child malnutrition in the country during the last decade. Do you think
its the result of economic growth? As there is still lots of improvement to be made to reduce malnutrition, can
India rely on economic growth to address this issue? Examine. (200 Words)
The Indian Express
General Studies 3

Topic: Inclusive growth

5) In your opinion, on which factors does the success of payment banks will depend? Analyse. (200 Words)
Livemint

Topic: Awareness in S&T; Economic growth & development

6) Do you think recent innovations in technology have lifted standard of living in economies like India? What type
of and in which sectors innovations are needed and why? Discuss. (200 Words)
The Indian Express

Topic: Investment models

7) Write a critical note on the National Infrastructure Investment Fund (NIIF) and its model of investment. (200
Words)
The Indian Express
General Studies 4

Topic: Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; social influence

and persuasion

8) You are working as Superintendent of Police in a metro city. Your area is known for its notorious rowdy
elements. Office where you work has a long list of history sheeters. You somehow believe that these rowdies can
be reformed and brought to mainstream as good citizens. What innovative measures will you take in this regard?
Discuss. (200 Words)
The Hindu
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