Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030? Justify your answer. How will the shift of subsidies from fossil fuels to renewables help achieve the above objective? Explain.

“Economic growth in the recent past has been led by increase in labour productivity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.

What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve maritime security.

Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.

Explain the mechanism and occurrence of cloudburst in the context of the Indian subcontinent. Discuss two recent examples.

Discuss in detail the photochemical smog emphasizing its formation, effects and mitigation. Explain the 1999 Gothenburg Protocol.

Each year a large amount of plant material, cellulose, is deposited on the surface of Planet Earth. What are the natural processes this cellulose undergoes before yielding carbon dioxide, water and other end products?

The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them?

Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India.

What are the major challenges of Public Distribution System (PDS) in India? How can it be made effective and transparent?

Is inclusive growth possible under market economy? State the significance of financial inclusion in achieving economic growth in India.

Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India.

‘Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India's changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics.

How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India's position in global politics?

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting an incentive-based system for children's education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse.

Do you agree with the view that increasing dependence on donor agencies for development reduces the importance of community participation in the development process? Justify your answer.

Besides the welfare schemes, India needs deft management of inflation and unemployment to serve the poor and the underprivileged sections of society. Discuss.

Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct.

Critically examine the procedures through which the Presidents of India and France are elected.

"While the national political parties in India favour centralisation, the regional parties are in favour of State autonomy." Comment.