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03-November-2023 Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long Term Capital Gains Tax (LTCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in the Union Budget for 2018-2019. (UPSC IAS Mains 2018 General Studies Paper – 3) Read More

02-November-2023 “Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (UPSC IAS Mains 2018 General Studies Paper – 3) Read More

01-November-2023 In what ways would the ongoing U.S-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to this situation? (UPSC IAS Mains 2018 General Studies Paper – 2) Read More

01-November-2023 What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of ‘Trade War’, especially keeping in mind the interest of India?. (UPSC IAS Mains 2018 General Studies Paper – 2) Read More

01-November-2023 The Citizens’ Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizens’ Charter. (UPSC IAS Mains 2018 General Studies Paper – 2) Read More

01-November-2023 How far do you agree with the view that the focus on lack of availability of food as the main cause of hunger takes the attention away from ineffective human development policies in India?.(UPSC IAS Mains 2018 General Studies Paper – 2) Read More

01-November-2023 Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections of the society leads to problems of overlapping jurisdiction & duplication of functions. Is it better to merge all commissions into an umbrella human rights commission? Argue your case. (UPSC IAS Mains 2018 General Studies Paper – 2) Read More

31-October-2023 Assess the importance of the Panchayat system in India as a part of local government. Apart from government grants, what sources the Panchayats can look out for financing development projects? .(UPSC IAS Mains 2018 General Studies Paper – 2) Read More

31-October-2023 How is the Finance Commission of India constituted? What do you know about the terms of reference of the recently constituted Finance Commission? Discuss. (UPSC IAS Mains 2018 General Studies Paper – 2) Read More

31-October-2023 India and USA are the two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based. (UPSC IAS Mains 2018 General Studies Paper – 2) Read More

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