Ques 1. Addressing gender-based violence and challenging entrenched patriarchal norms in India indeed requires an efficient state intervention. Examine. (150 words)

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/efficient-state-intervention-can-help- prevent-gender-based-violence-in-india-11702562063919.html

Ques 2. How can a holistic approach, addressing education, healthcare, gender equality, and sustainable development alongside income, effectively combat poverty’s root causes? (150 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/an-economy-more-future-ready- 8847102/

Ques 3. Discuss the role and signiflcance of music in the spread and practice of Sikhism. How does the concept of shabad kirtan connect to the broader religious philosophy in Sikhism. (150 words)

https://www.livemint.com/news/majority-of-sikhs-dont-support-khalistan-movement-in-us- says-indian-american-sikh-leader-11702619827106.html

Ques 4. Considering the global slowdown and India’s increasing unemployment rate, discuss the potential sectors which could be key job drivers in the future? (250 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/unemployment-rate-graduates-declines-13-4-pc- july-2022-june-2023-9071483/

Ques 5. Given the economic disruption caused by climate change, discuss the measures taken by India towards achieving green growth? (250 words)

https://indianexpress.com/article/world/climate-change/risk-of-glacial-lake-outburst- floods-in-third-pole-increasing-study-9072656/