With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affirm the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and ever flight throughout the region. In this context, discuss the bilateral issues between India and China. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affirm the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and ever flight throughout the region. In this context, discuss the bilateral issues between India and China. (12.5 marks, 200 words)

In the dynamic geopolitical landscape of the South China Sea, tensions over maritime territorial disputes have become increasingly pronounced
Two parallel-run schemes of the Government, viz the Aadhar card and NPR, one as voluntary and the other as compulsory, have led to debates at national levels and also litigations. On merits, discuss whether or not both schemes need to run concurrently. Analyze the potential of the schemes to achieve developmental benefits and equitable growth. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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Two parallel-run schemes of the Government, viz the Aadhar card and NPR, one as voluntary and the other as compulsory, have led to debates at national levels and also litigations. On merits, discuss whether or not both schemes need to run concurrently. Analyze the potential of the schemes to achieve developmental benefits and equitable growth. (12.5 marks, 200 words)

The coexistence of two parallel-run schemes by the Government, namely the Aadhar card and the National Population Register (NPR), has ignited intense debates and legal disputes at the national level.
Should premier institutes like IITs/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allow more academic independence in designing courses, and also decide the mode/criteria of selection of students? Discuss in light of the growing challenges. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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Should premier institutes like IITs/IIMs be allowed to retain premier status, allow more academic independence in designing courses, and also decide the mode/criteria of selection of students? Discuss in light of the growing challenges. (12.5 marks, 200 words)

In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, the debate over the autonomy and status of premier institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) is gaining prominence.
An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation’s glory; victors are showered with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement. (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation’s glory; victors are showered with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement. (12.5 marks, 200 words)

Athletes, driven by personal triumph and the desire to bring glory to their nations, participate fervently in events like the Olympics.
Do the government schemes for uplifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion from establishing businesses in urban economies? (12.5 marks, 200 words)
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Do the government schemes for uplifting vulnerable and backward communities by protecting required social resources for them, lead to their exclusion from establishing businesses in urban economies? (12.5 marks, 200 words)

Government schemes aimed at uplifting vulnerable and backward communities by safeguarding essential social resources often walk a fine line between providing the necessary support and inadvertently fostering exclusion in urban economies.