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India’s regulatory framework has largely functioned as an ex-post referee rather than an ex-ante gatekeeper in curbing market concentration. Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/indigo-meltdown-flight-duty-time-limitations-fdtl-cancelled-flights-10403991/

India’s nuclear energy programme is witnessing a strategic shift from state-led expansion to a more capital intensive model. Examine (Answer in 250 words 15 Marker) Source Article: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/fission-amp-fusion/4071470/

Discuss how core ethical principles contribute to ensuring ethical governance in the implementation of welfare programmes. (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/g-ram-g-to-replace-mnrega-new-bill-to-be-introduced-in-parliament-9811165

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

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

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  

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

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.

Volcanic ash is often perceived only as a hazardous by-product of eruptions, yet it exerts profound influences on the Earth’s ecosphere. Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn41vl9d5qko

In a multipolar world, physical geography significantly shapes foreign policy choices (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/indias-multi-alignment-to-the-fore-in-putin-visit/article70372804.ece