GENERAL STUDIES 1

Q 1. Discuss the ethical implications of performing non-consensual surgical interventions on intersex infants, considering both medical necessity and the violation of bodily autonomy? (150 words)

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2023/aug/09/issue-order- regulating-sex-selectivesurgery-on-children-kerala-hc-tells-state-2603395.html

GENERAL STUDIES 1

Q 2. Examine the multifaceted challenges faced by tribal communities in India, encompassing issues of land rights, cultural preservation, and equitable development? (150 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/tribals-in-non-st-villages-feel-left- out/article67172598.ece

GENERAL STUDIES 2 ,GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of India’s National Tuberculosis Control Program in mitigating the burden of tuberculosis, considering factors such as diagnosis, treatment, public awareness? (150 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/trial-shows-nutritional-support- prevents-tb-disease-and-deaths/article67172942.ece

GENERAL STUDIES 2

Q 4. What are the implications of frequent disruptions in parliamentary sessions on the legislative process and democratic governance? (250 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/parliament-passes-bill-to-empower- president-with-management-accountability-of-iims/article67172078.ece

GENERAL STUDIES 1

Q 5. Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travelers in the reconstruction of the history of India? (250 words)

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