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font-size: large;"><b>Write two essays choosing 1 from each group</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><b>Section A</b></span></p><ol style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Thinking is like a game, it does not begin unless there is an opposite team.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Visionary decision-making happens at the intersection of intuition and logic.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Not all who wander are lost.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Inspiration for creativity springs from the effort to look for the magical in the mundane. </li></ol><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 25.6px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><b>Section B</b></span></span><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 25.6px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: 1.6rem;">Girls are weighed down by restrictions, boys with demands – two equally harmful disciplines.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 1.6rem;">Mathematics is the music of reason.</span></li></ol></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity.</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.</li></ol></div>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-77268082108952253912023-09-17T21:33:00.002+05:302023-09-17T21:33:48.365+05:30GENERAL STUDIES PAPER – 3 ] : UPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES IAS EXAM 2023 QUESTION PAPER <p> </p><ol style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the Government in this regard. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">How does e-Technology help farmers in production and marketing of agricultural produce? Explain it. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">State the objectives and measures of land reforms in India. Discuss how land ceiling policy on landholding can be considered as an effective reform under economic criteria. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of AI in the healthcare? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyze the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is oil pollution particularly harmful for a country like India? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">The use of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs) by our adversaries across the borders to ferry arms/ammunitions, drugs, etc., is a serious threat to the internal security. Comment on the measures being taken to tackle this threat. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Distinguish between ‘care economy’ and ‘monetized economy’. How can care economy be brought into monetized economy through women empowerment? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to farm sector in India? Discuss the issues raised by the World Trade Organization(WTP) in relation to agricultural subsidies. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">The adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly growing worldwide. How do electric vehicles contribute to reducing carbon emissions and what are the key benefits they offer compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">What is the main task of India’s third mood mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that have achieved this task. Introduce the subsystems in the spacecraft launched and explain the role of the ‘Virtual Launch Control Centre’ at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre which contributed to the successful launch from Sriharikota. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few India’s wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) has predicted a global sea level rise of about one metre by AD 2100. What would be its impact in India and the other countries in the Indian Ocean region? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give out the role of Central Intelligence and Investigative Agencies tasked to counter such threats. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Give out the major sources of terror funding in India and efforts being made to curtail these sources. In the light of this, also discuss the aim and objective of the ‘ No Money for Terror [NMFT]’ Conference recently held at New Delhi in November 2022. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li></ol><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" />Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-81273071966490565912023-09-17T21:32:00.003+05:302023-09-17T21:32:29.620+05:30UPSC MAINS CIVIL SERVICES IAS EXAM 2023 GS 1 QUESTION PAPER<p> </p><ol style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> (Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world.<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> (Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries.<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> (Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world?<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Why is the South-West monsoon called ‘Purvaiya’ (easterly) in Bhojpur Region? How has this directional seasonal wind system influenced the cultural ethos of the region?<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Do you think marriage as a sacrament in loosing its value in Modern India?<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Explain why suicide among young women is increasing in Indian Society.<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Child cuddling is now being replaced by mobile phones. Discuss its impact on the socialization of children. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 150 words) 10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society?<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"> (Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society?<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">How did the colonial rule affect the tribals in India and what was the tribal response to the colonial oppression?<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;"> Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forests regions of India.<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Why is caste identity in India both fluid and static? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">(Answer in 250 words) 15</em></span></li></ol>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-52183116919370628122023-09-17T21:30:00.004+05:302023-09-17T21:30:20.841+05:30UPSC IAS Mains 2023 GSPaper 2<p> </p><ol style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">“Constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy”. Comment. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Who are entitled to receive free legal aid? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority(NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">“The states in India seem reluctant to empower urban local bodies both functionally as well as financially.” Comment. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Compare and contrast the British and Indian approaches to Parliamentary sovereignty. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Discuss the role of Presiding Officers of state legislatures in maintaining order and impartiality in conducting legislative work and in facilitating best democratic practices. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">The crucial aspect of development process has been the inadequate attention paid to Human Resource Development in India. Suggest measures that can address this adequacy. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Discuss the role of the Competition Commission of India in containing the abuse of dominant position by the Multi-National Corporations in India. Refer to the recent decisions. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">e-governance, as a critical tool of governance, has ushered in effectiveness, transparency and accountability in governments. What inadequacies hamper the enhancement of these features? <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">‘Virus of Conflict is affecting the functioning of the SCO’. In the light of the above statement point out the role of India in mitigating problems. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Indian diaspora has scaled new heights in the West. Describe its economic and political benefits for India. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">10</em></span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">” The Construction of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society”. Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty. <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">15</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Explain the constitutional perspectives of Gender Justice with the help of relevant Constitutional Provisions and case laws. <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">15</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Account for the legal and political factors responsible for the reduced frequency of using Article 356 by the Union Governments since mid 1990s. <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">15</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Discuss the contribution of civil society groups for women’s effective and meaningful participation and representation in state legislatures in India. <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">15</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism? <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">15</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Explain the structure of the Parliamentary Committee system. How far have the financial committees helped in the institutionalization of Indian Parliament? <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">15</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">“Development and welfare schemes for the vulnerable, by its nature, are discriminatory in approach.” Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">15</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">Skill development programs have succeed in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement analyze the linkages between education, skill and employment. <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">15</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">‘The expansion and strengthening of NATO and a stronger US-Europe strategic partnership works well in India.’ What is your opinion about this statement? Give reasons and examples to support your answer. <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">15</span></em></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; padding: 8px 0px;">‘Sea is an important Component of the Cosmos’. Discuss in the light of the above statement the role of the IMO(International Maritime Organisation) in protecting environment and enhancing maritime safety and security. <em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: blue;">15</span></em></li></ol>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-21699017217148070152023-09-11T22:05:00.002+05:302023-09-11T22:05:07.215+05:30India-Middle East-Europe mega economic corridor<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/oVhqIm8T-DU?si=-qJMnCD26MHGYZue" frameborder="0"></iframe>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-59437864386444624222023-09-08T23:02:00.003+05:302023-09-08T23:02:53.762+05:30IAS prelims geography previous year questions from NCERT<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/WcyX8CCYX8U?si=Z0JI5nm8_ZjPKYZd" frameborder="0"></iframe>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-18917223906253146392023-09-07T23:26:00.005+05:302023-09-07T23:26:22.165+05:30ASEAN India Summit| Important Facts Trick for Member countries<iframe style="background-image:url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aOj9nUzLICA/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/aOj9nUzLICA?si=t_NMEZ7ICKp7jbxv" frameborder="0"></iframe>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-64424214712785945912023-09-06T23:28:00.001+05:302023-09-06T23:28:58.694+05:30Important questions Supreme Court I UPSC,BPSC,CDS,CAPF,UPPPSC<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/8c-Nhte6LKs?si=PpIUDlOPg2wxtNSZ" frameborder="0"></iframe>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-22932026876683546702023-09-05T08:14:00.001+05:302023-09-05T08:14:34.236+05:30One Nation One Election Why and Why not<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/t-qvj7mOBPg?si=qGIPTsZeft6QV6IQ" frameborder="0"></iframe>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-39001820302877980952023-09-02T12:35:00.001+05:302023-09-02T12:35:56.032+05:30ISRO Launches Maiden Solar Mission AdityaL1<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/KhCgUgQR0WE?si=vJS5xoKVngdH-y68" frameborder="0"></iframe>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-49180531021910234892023-09-01T22:41:00.001+05:302023-09-01T22:41:45.520+05:30G20 Group History Important Facts Trick to Remember<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/9VEWlJM_COQ?si=R_FbkIBCvkbiOBJh" frameborder="0"></iframe>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-62224065769665406972023-08-28T23:05:00.001+05:302023-08-28T23:05:18.784+05:30Important Ancient History IAS Prelims Repeated Question<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/BIpQjA9B9Gc?si=-OhtZfznE0vatVxf" frameborder="0"></iframe>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5212913324322867388.post-46337446330532931032023-08-27T20:08:00.002+05:302023-08-27T20:08:22.405+05:30Important Environment Biodiversity Current Affairs<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/KQvGClXZETk?si=Uv16tyLPHSpi-768" frameborder="0"></iframe>Abhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10261615177158144142noreply@blogger.com