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16th Finance Commission & Menstrual poverty

1. Discuss the major changes introduced by the 16th Finance Commission in India’s fiscal transfer mechanism. Analyse their implications for fiscal federalism and regional equity. Syllabus: General Studies – II:…

The Great Nicobar project &AI-powered toys in child development

1. The Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island involves large-scale infrastructure development in ecologically sensitive areas and the lands of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Reports suggest procedural lapses, lack…

Air pollution control in India with its neighbours & Legally binding equity and anti-discrimination regulations in higher education institutions

1. Air pollution in India, particularly in the Indo-Gangetic Plains, is increasingly influenced by transboundary sources. Explain why India must cooperate with its neighbouring countries to improve air quality. Examine…

India’s climate governance gap & India’s demographic transition

1. “India’s climate governance gap lies not in the lack of scientific data but in the failure of effective climate communication.” Critically examine the statement in the context of climate…