Distinguish between laws and rules. Discuss the role of ethics in formulating them.

“The will to power exists, but it can be tamed and be guided by rationality and principles of moral duty.” Examine this statement in the context of international relations.

What teachings of Buddha are most relevant today and why? Discuss.

What are the main components of emotional intelligence (EI)? Can they be learned? Discuss.

“Hatred is destructive of a person’s wisdom and conscience that can poison a nation’s spirit.” Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer.

“Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for all-round development of an individual and social transformation.” Examine the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020) in light of the above statement.

Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP) viz. human capital, soft power (culture and policies) and social harmony.

Analyse internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh and Pakistan borders including Line of Control (LoC). Also discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard.

What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas?

Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach.

What are the key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) initiated by the Government of India?

Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose?

COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management of the pandemic.

Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.

What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success how has this system become bane in India?

Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions?

Explain the meaning of investment in an economy in terms of capital formation. Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a concession agreement between a public entity and a private entity.

For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to be taken to deny local support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception among locals.

Discuss different types of cybercrimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.

What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security?