What are the impediments to rural growth in India? Suggest some solutions.

  With a workforce of 70% and a population of 2/3 living in rural regions, India is mostly a rural nation. The rural sector accounts for 46% of total national revenue. Therefore, it is clear that a focus on rural ..

Topics: GS-III: Economic Growth Development • GS-III: Inclusive Growth and Issues Arising From It

One Earth, One Family, One Future” has been given as the theme of India’s upcoming G20 presidency. Comment on the significance and opportunities associated with it.

The G20 presidency of India will begin on December 1st, 2022, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already unveiled the logo, website, and theme for the presidency. The theme of G20 “one earth, one family, one future” is in sync ..

Topics: GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations • GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements • GS-II: Developed Versus Developing Countries Indias Interests

Evaluate the case for implementing a co-regulatory model for social media content moderation.

There has been significant discussion about the regulation of social media and other digital platforms, and the matter continues to be discussed as regulatory authorities, social media firms, and users make headlines on a regular basis. Social media networks monitor ..

Topics: GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in Various Sectors • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

Discuss the advantages of the Agnipath scheme? What can be done to address the concerns raised by critics?

The Agnipath initiative is the Government of India’s new recruiting scheme for enrolling new troops in the three wings of the defense forces. Recruits for the programme will be referred to as “Agniveers.” Up to 50,000 troops will be enlisted ..

Topics: GS-III: Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate

What are the historical and emerging challenges in the fight against terrorism? In view of India’s upcoming UNSC Presidency, examine the possible areas of action to boost international anti-terror efforts?

The UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee recently held a special meeting in India (CTC).  It addressed the overriding issue of “countering the exploitation of new and developing technology for terrorist goals.”  Additionally, the panel covered the use of drones in ..

Topics: GS-III: Role of External State and Non State Actors in Creating Challenges to Internal Security • GS-III: Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges

What are the shortcomings of higher education in India? Suggest some solutions.

Only 15 higher education institutions from India are in the top 1,000, despite the country having the biggest number of universities in the world—more than 900 in total. Current status of higher education in India: With 580 million individuals between ..

Topics: GS-II: Social Sector Services Education Human Resources