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2024

  1. 2024 · GS1 · 15 marksWhat are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?
  2. 2024 · GS1 · 10 marksWhat is the concept of 'demographic winter'? Is the world moving towards such a situation? Elaborate.
  3. 2024 · GS1 · 10 marksIn dealing with socio-economic issues of development, what kind of collaboration between government, NGOs and private sector would be most productive?
  4. 2024 · GS1 · 15 marksHow far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?Video
  5. 2024 · GS1 · 15 marksDespite comprehensive policies for equity and social justice, underprivileged sections are not yet getting the full benefits of the affirmative actions envisaged by the constitutions. Comment
  6. 2024 · GS1 · 10 marksDistinguish between gender equality, gender equity and women's empowerment. Why is it important to take gender concerns into account in programme design and implementation?
  7. 2024 · GS1 · 10 marksEstimate the contribution of the Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India.
  8. 2024 · GS1 · 10 marksWhat were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results
  9. 2024 · GS1 · 15 marksHow far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the balance of power?
  10. 2024 · GS1 · 15 marksGlobalization has increased the urban migration by skilled, young, unmarried women from various classes. How has this trend impacted upon their personal freedom and relationship with family?
  11. 2024 · GS1 · 15 marksThe groundwater potential of the Gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?
  12. 2024 · GS1 · 10 marksIntercaste marriages between castes which have socio-economic parity have increased, to some extent, but this is less true of interreligious marriages. Discuss.
  13. 2024 · GS1 · 10 marksWhy do large cities tend to attract more migrants than smaller towns? Discuss in the light of conditions in developing countries.
  14. 2024 · GS1 · 10 marksWhat is the phenomenon of cloudbursts? Explain.
  15. 2024 · GS1 · 15 marksCritically analyze the proposition that there is a high correlation between India's cultural diversities and socio-economic marginalities.
  16. 2024 · GS1 · 15 marksWhat is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?
  17. 2024 · GS1 · 10 marksWhat is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?Video
  18. 2024 · GS1 · 15 marksThough the great Cholas are no more, their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in the domain of art and architecture. Comment.
  19. 2024 · GS1 · 15 marksWhat is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?Video
  20. 2024 · GS1 · 10 marksUnderline the changes in the field of society and economy from the rig vedic to the later vedic period.
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