Day 1

Ethical leadership is the foundation of good governance. In the context of contemporary Indian administration, evaluate the role of ethical decision-making in policy formulation and implementation.

Points to Remember: Ethical leadership’s crucial role in Indian administration. Ethical decision-making’s impact on policy formulation and implementation. Challenges and opportunities in promoting ethical governance in India. Suggestions for strengthening ethical leadership and decision-making. Introduction: Good governance hinges on ethical leadership. Ethical leadership, characterized by integrity, transparency, accountability, and fairness, fosters trust between the government … Read more

Analyze the impact of emerging space technologies on national security and economic growth in India. How is India leveraging its space capabilities for strategic and developmental purposes?

Points to Remember: India’s space program’s dual-use nature (national security & economic growth). Strategic applications: surveillance, communication, navigation. Developmental applications: agriculture, disaster management, education. Challenges: funding, technological advancements, international collaborations. Future prospects: private sector participation, international partnerships. Introduction: India’s space program, spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has evolved from a primarily scientific … Read more

Discuss the role of decentralization in strengthening democracy in India, with special reference to the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments. To what extent have these reforms enhanced grassroots governance?

Points to Remember: Decentralization’s impact on Indian democracy. 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments’ provisions. Grassroots governance enhancement through these amendments. Challenges and limitations in implementation. Suggestions for improvement. Introduction: Decentralization, the transfer of power and responsibility from central to local levels of government, is a crucial element in strengthening democracy. It fosters participatory governance, enhances … Read more

Critically examine the role of social reform movements in Karnataka during the 19th and 20th centuries in shaping modern Karnataka. How did these movements contribute to social justice and empowerment?

Keywords: Social reform movements, Karnataka, 19th & 20th centuries, social justice, empowerment, modern Karnataka. Required Approach: Primarily analytical, with elements of factual recounting. Points to Remember: Key social reform movements in Karnataka (e.g., Lingayat reform, Brahmo Samaj influence, movements against caste discrimination, women’s rights movements). Their impact on various aspects of society (caste, gender, education, … Read more

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