How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006?

How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies?

What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in health sector?

What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?

What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India?

Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP?

Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.

What is the significance of Indo-US defence deals over Indo-Russian defence deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)’ is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times – Discuss.

National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement.

“Micro-Finance as an anti-poverty vaccine, is aimed at asset creation and income security of the rural poor in India.” Evaluate the role of Self-Help Groups in achieving the twin objectives along with empowering women in rural India.

“The incidence and intensity of poverty are more important in determining poverty based on income alone.” In this context, analyze the latest United Nations Multidimensional Poverty Index Report.

Which steps are required for constitutionalization of a commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the National Commission for Women would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons.

Rajya Sabha has been transformed from a ‘useless stepney tyre’ to the most useful supporting organ in past few decades. Highlight the factors as well as the areas in which this transformation could be visible.

The strength sustenance of local institutions in India has shifted from their formative phase of ‘Functions, Functionaries and Funs’ to the contemporary stage of ‘Functionality’. Highlight the critical challenges faced by local institutions in terms of their functionality in recent times.

Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities.

Indian constitution exhibits centralising tendencies to maintain unity and integrity of the nation. Elucidate in the perspective of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897; The Disaster Management Act, 2005 and recently passed Farm Acts.

“Indian diaspora has a decisive role to play in the politics and economy of America and European Countries.” Comment with examples.

Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government.” Discuss.