The Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a shift in recognising gig and platform workers, yet falls short of ensuring substantive labour rights. Critically evaluate.(Answer in 250 words 15 Marker) Source Article: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/gig-workers-strike-raises-a-question-whats-the-cost-of-convenience-10451603/

Regionalism acts as both a safety valve for India’s plural democracy and, when politicised excessively, a fault line that can fracture it. Discuss (Answer in 250 words 15 Marker) Source Article: https://www.business-standard.com/markets/capital-market-news/sc-flags-concerns-over-religion-regionalism-in-politics-125071600492_1.html

GSI- Regionalism Q1. Regionalism acts as both a safety valve for India’s plural democracy and, when politicised excessively, a fault line that can fracture it. Discuss (Answer in 250 words 15 Marker) Source Article: https://www.business-standard.com/markets/capital-market-news/sc-flags-concerns-over-religion-regionalism-in-politics-125071600492_1.html   GSII- Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections Q2. The Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a shift in

Corruption is not merely a personal wrongdoing but a profound ethical failure that erodes public trust and institutional integrity.Examine (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/irs-officer-among-5-arrested-for-seeking-rs-1-5-crore-bribe/articleshow/126278490.cms

Human–animal conflict reflects the growing interface between ecological stress and human development pressures. Discuss (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/uttarakhand-tiger-attacks-bear-attacks-conservation-ecology-10446397/

Freedom of speech and expression is fundamental to India’s democratic framework.  Comment (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/courts-must-protect-not-regulate-free-speech/article70396202.ece

Despite constitutional safeguards, communalism continues to influence political mobilisation in India. Examine (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://thewire.in/society/lynching-chhattisgarh-worker-kerala-chinese-anjel-chakma-tripura

GSI-Communalism Q1. Despite constitutional safeguards, communalism continues to influence political mobilisation in India. Examine (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://thewire.in/society/lynching-chhattisgarh-worker-kerala-chinese-anjel-chakma-tripura   GSII- Indian Constitution Q2. Freedom of speech and expression is fundamental to India’s democratic framework.  Comment (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker) Source Article: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/courts-must-protect-not-regulate-free-speech/article70396202.ece   GSIII- Environment Q3. Human–animal conflict

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  

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/