GENERAL STUDIES 1

Q 1. Discuss the significance of the principle of judicial independence in ensuring a fair and impartial judiciary in India? (150 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/judiciary-losing-fresh-talent-to-govts-silence- segregation-of-names-sc-tells-centre/article67347939.ece

GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 2. What are the environmental and agricultural implications of stubble burning in India, and what measures can be taken to mitigate its adverse effects? (150 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/stubble-burning-delhi-lg-air-pollution-north-zonal- council-meeting-8957844/

GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 3. How does climate change contribute to the emergence and spread of new diseases, and what strategies should countries adopt to address the public health challenges posed by this phenomenon? (150 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/with-climate-change-tackling-new-disease- scenarios/article67349750.ece#:~:text=Climate%20change%20is%20not%20limited,respon se%20to%20diseases%20is%20inadequate.

GENERAL STUDIES 2

Q 4. What is the concept of ‘quiet diplomacy’ in international relations, and can you provide examples of its successful application in resolving global conflicts and disputes? (250 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-need-for-quiet-diplomacy-to-clear-the- air/article67348933.ece#:~:text=The%20Indian%20tradition%20of%20calmly,is%20an%20 attribute%20of%20strength.&text=Canadian%20omcials%20have%20publicly%20refused, of%20the%20intelligence%20they%20possess.

GENERAL STUDIES 2

Q 5. What are the key geopolitical and security challenges associated with the Indo-Pacific region, and how does India’s strategic role influence regional dynamics and global politics? (250 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/territorial-disputes-terror-threats-among-land- related-challenges-in-indo-pacific-region-says-gen-pande-8957729/

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