GS 3

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–EU Free Trade Agreement & The solution to the falling rupee

1. “The recently concluded India–EU Free Trade Agreement marks a strategic shift in India’s global trade engagement.” Discuss its economic significance, strategic implications, and challenges in implementation. Syllabus: General Studies…

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…

Recognise the critical role of the childcare worker & Hidden cost of polluted groundwater

1. Childcare workers are the backbone of early childhood development, yet their contributions remain undervalued in India.” Discuss the challenges faced by childcare workers and suggest measures to strengthen the…

The appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) in State universities & UNESCO recommendations for neuro-technology use

1. “The appointment of Vice-Chancellors in State universities has increasingly emerged as a site of Centre–State friction. Analyse the constitutional, regulatory and federal issues involved in this contest over institutional…

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) & Royalty Rates on Critical Minerals

1. “Non-communicable diseases like diabetes pose a major challenge to India’s public health system. Examine the policy responses taken by the government and suggest measures to strengthen preventive healthcare.” Syllabus:…