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18-February-2025
The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India? (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks (UPSC IAS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper – 1)
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17-February-2025
How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India? (Answer in 250 words). (UPSC IAS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper – 1)
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16-February-2025
How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power? (Answer in 250 words). (UPSC IAS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper – 1)
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15-February-2025
“Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture.” Comment. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks (Answer in 150 words)) (UPSC IAS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper – 1)
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07-December-2024
What type of cooperation between the government, NGOs, and private sectors would be most effective in tackling socio-economic issues of development? (10 Marks) (Answer in 150 words)) (UPSC IAS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper – 1)
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06-December-2024
Inter-caste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss. (10 Marks) (Answer in 150 words)) (UPSC IAS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper – 1)
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05-December-2024
Distinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women’s empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation? (10 Marks) (Answer in 150 words)) (UPSC IAS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper – 1)
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04-December-2024
What is the concept of a ‘demographic Winter’? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate. (10 Marks) (Answer in 150 words)) (UPSC IAS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper – 1)
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03-December-2024
What is the phenomenon of ‘cloudbursts’? Explain. (10 Marks) (Answer in 150 words)) (UPSC IAS Mains 2024 General Studies Paper – 1)
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