GENERAL STUDIES 2, GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 1. What are the key provisions and implications of the WTO subsidy limits for member countries, and how do they impact global trade dynamics? (150 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/express-exclusive/citing-inflation-and-wto- subsidy-limit-niti-commerce-red-flagged-msp-hike-8913807/

GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 2. What are the objectives and potential consequences of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) policy in India’s agricultural sector? (150 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/msp-hike-by-5-10-on-kharif-crops-did- not-alone-move-the-needle-on-inflation-8913836/

GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 3. Examine the security obstacles presented by insurgent groups and assess the government’s approaches to address them? (150 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/morning-digest-august-29- 2023/article67245990.ece

GENERAL STUDIES 1

Q 4. Analyze the evolution of secularism in India, considering its changing concept and practice, and evaluate how it has been influenced by both global and domestic political developments? (250 words)

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nuh-violence-live-vhp-haryana-manohar-lal- khattar-bajrang-dal-brij-mandal-yatra-bjp-congress-shobha-yatraalert- 11693184943540.html

GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 5. Comment on the necessity of adopting micro-irrigation in Indian agriculture due to the water stress situation and highlight its advantages over conventional irrigation methods? (250 words)

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/stock-liveblog/jain- irrigation-systems-stocks-live-updates-28-aug-2023/liveblog/103116401.cms

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