GENERAL STUDIES 1

Q 1. Discuss the significance and challenges of employing multidimensional measures, as opposed to income-based measures, for estimating poverty at the national level? (150 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/consumption-based-poverty-estimates-have-

relevance/article67198333.ece#:~:text=The%20estimates%20of%20poverty%20based,desp ite%20an%20increase%20in%20population.

GENERAL STUDIES 2

Q 2. Examine the objectives, implementation challenges, and impact assessment of a recent housing scheme aimed at providing affordable housing to economically disadvantaged sections in India? (150 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-announces-new-scheme-to-help- urban-poor-build-houses/article67197697.ece

GENERAL STUDIES 2

Q 3. Discuss the role and impact of e-courts in enhancing judicial emciency and access to justice in India? (150 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/on-i-day-cji-announces-plan-to-expand- supreme-court-with-27-additional-courts-and-51-judges-chambers/article67197183.ece

GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 4. What opportunities can India’s pharmaceutical sector harness from biotechnological advancements, and how can deliberate measures? (250 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-health/why-doctors-are-protesting- rule-to-prescribe-generic-drugs-8892886/

GENERAL STUDIES 2

Q 5. In light of Pakistan’s ongoing economic challenges, what approach should India adopt in its relations with Pakistan? To what extent should India consider Pakistan’s proposition for dialogue and engagement as a credible opportunity? Provide a critical analysis (250 words)

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/pakistan-economy-crisis

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