GS Paper 1: Indian Society and Urbanization

Urbanization and Sustainable Development

QUES 1. Analyze the role of smart cities in promoting sustainable urban development, focusing on their impact on resource management and quality of life. (150 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/smart-city-projects-in-limbo-nbcc- selected-to-execute-projects-reluctant-to-take-up-work-in-the-ut/article67461612.ece

GS Paper 2: Governance

Pandemic Management

QUES 2. Assess the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities, and propose policy measures to build resilient healthcare systems for future pandemics. (150 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/street-vendors-still-feel-vulnerable-after-covid- despite-government-loans/article67421002.ece

Geopolitical Relations

QUES 3. Examine the evolving dynamics of regional alliances in Asia-Pacific and their implications on global trade and security architecture. (150 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/finding-seoul-in-the-indo- pacific/article67282362.ece

GS Paper 3: Environment and Ecology Climate Change Policy

QUES 4.  Evaluate the effectiveness of international climate agreements in mitigating global warming, highlighting the role of developing nations in achieving climate resilience. (250 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/report-on-uns-global- stocktake-offers-sobre-emissions-reckoning/article67531920.ece

GS Paper 3: Science and Technology Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

QUES 5. Discuss the challenges posed by emerging cyber threats in the era of interconnected devices, and propose strategies for safeguarding personal data while ensuring digital innovation. (250 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/20-cyberattacks-organisations-come- from-within/article67531766.ece