Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017. (150 Words 10 Marks)
Show answerDo you agree with the view that steady GDP growth and low inflation have left the Indian economy in good shape? Give reasons in support of your arguments. (150 Words 10 Marks)
Show answerHow far is the Integrated Farming System (IFS) helpful in sustaining agricultural production? (150 Words 10 Marks)
Show answerElaborate the impact of the National Watershed Project in increasing agricultural production from water-stressed areas. (150 Words, 10 Marks)
Show answerHow India benefited from the contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya and Dr. M. S. Swaminathan in the fields of water engineering and agricultural science respectively? (150 Words 10 Marks)
Show answerWhat is India’s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme? (150 Words 10 Marks)
Show answerCoastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyse the impact of sand mining along the Indian coasts, citing specific examples. (150 Words 10 Marks)
Show answerVulnerability is an essential element for defining disaster impacts and its threat to people. How and in what ways can vulnerability to disasters be characterized? Discuss different types of vulnerability with reference to disasters. (150 Words 10 Marks)
Show answerThe banning of “Jamaat-e-Islami” in Jammu and Kashmir brought into focus the role of over-ground workers (OGWs) in assisting terrorist organizations. Examine the role played by OGWs in assisting terrorist organizations in insurgency affected areas. Discuss measures to neutralize the influence of OGWs. (150 Words 10 Marks)
Show answerWhat is Cyber Dome Project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India. (150 Words 10 Marks)
Show answerIt is argued that the strategy of inclusive growth is intended to meet the objectives of inclusiveness and sustainability together. Comment on this statement. (250 Words 15 Marks)
Show answerThe public expenditure management is a challenge to the Government of India in the context of budget-making during the post-liberalization period. Clarify it. (250 Words 15 Marks)
Show answerWhat are the reformative steps taken by the Government to make the food grain distribution system more effective? (250 Words 15 Marks)
Show answerElaborate on the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector. (250 Words 15 Marks)
Show answerHow is the Government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine patenting by pharmaceutical companies? (250 Words 15 Marks)
Show answerHow can biotechnology help to improve the living standards of farmers? (250 Words 15 Marks)
Show answerDefine the concept of carrying capacity of an ecosystem as relevant to an environment. Explain how understanding this concept is vital while planning for sustainable development of a region.(250 Words 15 Marks)
Show answerDisaster preparedness is the first step in any disaster management process. Explain how hazard zonation mapping will help disaster mitigation in the case of landslides. (250 Words 15 Marks)
Show answerIndian Government has recently strengthened the anti-terrorism laws by amending the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 and the NIA Act. Analyse the changes in the context of prevailing security environment while discussing the scope and reasons for opposing the UAPA by human rights organizations. (250 Words 15 Marks)
Show answerCross-border movement of insurgents is only one of the several security challenges facing the policing of the border in North-East India. Examine the various challenges currently emanating across the India-Myanmar border. Also, discuss the steps to counter the challenges. (250 Words 15 Marks)
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