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Maritime infrastructure is the backbone of economic resilience in an era of global supply-chain disruptions. Examine (Answer in 250 words 15 Marker) Source Article: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-the-30-trillion-economy-by-2047-will-be-built-at-sea/article70430026.ece  

GSI- Geography Q1. Desertification in India is no longer confined to arid and semi-arid regions but has emerged as a pan-India geographical phenomenon. Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5ln4wee7wo   GSII- Federalism Q2. Fiscal federalism plays a critical role in enabling inter-state economic convergence in India. Discuss (Answer in 150 words

GSI-Indian Society Q1. India’s unity is often challenged by everyday social exclusion and racial stereotyping. Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/anjel-chakma-tripura-student-murrder-dehradun-killing-northeastern-indians-10446292/   GSII- Representation of People Act Q2. Unequal access to political funding undermines the principle of free and fair elections.. Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/political-funding-needs-an-ipl-model-10439214/

Failures in corporate governance are rarely due to lack of laws; they arise from ethical deficits in leadership and accountability.Examine (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)   Source Article: https://www.deccanherald.com/business/companies/what-is-brewing-in-tata-trusts-the-leadership-battle-haunting-indias-corporate-jewel-crown-375665

Desertification in India is no longer confined to arid and semi-arid regions but has emerged as a pan-India geographical phenomenon. Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5ln4wee7wo

Fiscal federalism plays a critical role in enabling inter-state economic convergence in India. Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-good-news-is-lower-income-states-are-catching-up-10439208/  

India’s recent FDI performance reveals that high growth prospects alone are insufficient to sustain long-term foreign investor confidence. Examine (Answer in 250 words 15 Marker) Source Article: http://thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/fragile-attractiveness-on-the-latest-fdi-data-and-india/article70437013.ece

The Right to Information is not merely a legal tool for transparency, but an ethical instrument that empowers citizens.Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/government-proposes-rti-restrictions-on-shanti-bill-101765998743005.html

India’s approach to linguistic diversity is gradually moving from symbolic multiculturalism to substantive linguistic empowerment of Adivasi communities. Examine (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/my-rights-in-my-language-10440824/

The legitimacy of judicial review in a democracy lies not in judicial supremacy, but in constitutional balance. Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/sc-has-role-in-clean-up-not-in-fixing-gst-rates-on-purifiers-10443690/