December 15th, 2025

GSI- Capitalism

Q1. Examine how recent global trends reflect long-term contradictions within capitalism’s historical evolution?(Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

Source Article:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/capitalism-has-reached-a-cul-de-sac-prabhat-patnaik/article70179850.ece

GSII- Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services

Q2. What are the major barriers to achieving Universal Health Coverage in India? Suggest key measures to address these challenges. (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

Source Article:

https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/road-map-for-universal-health-coverage-in-india-101765379661575.html

GSIII- Environmental pollution and degradation

Q3. India faces escalating environmental challenges. Analyse the key drivers of this crisis and suggest measures to enhance environmental resilience.(Answer in 250 words 15 Marker)

Source Article:

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-dismal-state-of-indias-environment/article70350267.ece

GSIV- Essence, determinants and consequences of ethics in human action

Q4. When a state bans a film citing cultural sensitivity, what ethical considerations arise in such an action?(Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

Source Article:

https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/story/dhurandhar-banned-gulf-countries-anti-pakistan-theme-glbs-2834759-2025-12-12