GENERAL STUDIES 1

Q 1. Did newspapers and magazines published by nationalist leaders effectively mobilize the masses during the freedom struggle? comment. (150 words)

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/newsblogs/g20-summit-2023-live- news-delhi-tramc-restrictions-xi-jinping-pm-narendra-modi-latest-updates-10- september-2023/liveblog/103544054.cms

GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 2. What is the importance of digital technologies in enhancing the effectiveness of public services, and can you provide relevant examples to illustrate this significance? (150 words)

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/g20-summit-world-bank-report- proposes-tech-driven-financial-inclusion-11694157095409.html

GENERAL STUDIES 3

Q 3. How do DNA samples contribute to forensic investigations, and what are the ethical considerations and challenges associated with their use in solving crimes and establishing identities, especially in the context of the criminal justice system? (150 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/madhumita-shukla-murder- case-dna-sample-madhumita-shukla-death-8932560/

GENERAL STUDIES 1

Q 4. What are the prevailing conditions and challenges faced by teachers in India, and how do these factors impact the quality of education? (250 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/kolkata/policy-for-compulsory-rural- posting-for-teachers-8932721/

GENERAL STUDIES 2

Q 5. How would the establishment of a sea railway corridor linking India with the rest of the world impact the country’s trade, connectivity, and economic growth, and what are the key considerations for its successful implementation? (250 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/data-to-oil-gas-to-goods-seamless- sea-rail-corridor-from-india-to-europe-8932691/