Ques 1. Analyzing the impact of socio-economic factors on electoral behavior, elucidate how shifting voter dynamics influence contemporary political landscapes? (150 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/5-takeaways-from-assembly-election- results-modi-congress-2024-polls-9053338/

Ques 2. How has India’s foreign policy evolved in its strategic engagements with the Maldives over the years, and what are the key factors shaping this bilateral relationship? (150 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-agrees-to-pull-out-soldiers-from-maldives-says- muizzu-9053261/

Ques 3. Discuss the geopolitical significance of the Five Eyes alliance in contemporary global security architecture, highlighting its evolution, objectives, and challenges in an interconnected world? (150 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-key-30th-november-2023-five- eyes-alliance-pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana-and-united-national-liberation-front- 9049136/

Ques 4. Evaluate the implications of artificial intelligence on employment and economy, considering its potential for job displacement and the need for proactive policies to address this shift? (250 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/confronting-the-long-term-risks-of-artificial- intelligence/article67427712.ece

Ques 5. Examine the socio-economic impact of cryptocurrency adoption in emerging economies, discussing its opportunities, risks, and the regulatory challenges it poses to financial systems? (250 words)

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/internet/india-leads-grassroots- cryptocurrency-adoption-report/article67453022.ece