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Indian Economy and Planning. Data collection, analysis and interpretation
INDIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR
India’s higher education sector has witnessed significant expansion in the last decade, but quantitative growth has not fully translated into quality and employability. Discuss the major challenges and examine the role of recent government initiati...
August 31, 2026FINANCIAL INCLUSION
“Financial inclusion is not merely about opening bank accounts but about ensuring meaningful and sustained financial participation.” Discuss the role of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in promoting inclusive growth in India. Also highl...
August 25, 2026LARGEST PRODUCER OF COCONUT
India is the world’s largest producer of coconut, yet the sector faces challenges in productivity, value addition and export diversification. Discuss the measures taken by the government to strengthen India’s coconut economy....
August 24, 2026YOUTH POPULATION- OPPORTUNITY FOR DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND
India’s large youth population presents both an opportunity for demographic dividend and a challenge of ensuring productive employment. Discuss the key measures required to harness the potential of India’s youth for achieving Viksit Bharat @ 2047...
August 21, 2026India’s interests in West Asia.
Write a brief note on India’s interests in West Asia. (250 words) ...
August 20, 2026BUSINESS REFORMS
“India’s recent business reforms represent a shift from compliance-heavy regulation towards trust-based, digital and enterprise-friendly governance.” Discuss....
August 19, 2026BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
India has undertaken several reforms to make the business environment more transparent, efficient and enterprise-friendly. Discuss the major initiatives and their significance in improving Ease of Doing Business and India’s global competitiveness....
August 18, 2026SHIP RECYCLING NATION
India has emerged as the world’s leading ship recycling nation, but the sector faces significant environmental, safety and regulatory challenges. Discuss the significance of ship recycling for India and examine the measures taken to make it sustain...
August 12, 2026INDIA–US RELATIONS
“India–US relations are evolving from strategic convergence towards strategic complementarity in an era of flexible realism.” Discuss the opportunities and challenges this shift presents for India. (15 marks, 250 words)...
August 07, 2026NATO
"NATO is witnessing a strategic transformation in which Europe is expected to assume greater responsibility for its own defence while the United States shifts its strategic focus towards the Indo-Pacific." Discuss the reasons behind this transformati...
August 03, 2026TOURISM HAS EMERGED AS A KEY DRIVER OF ECONOMIC GROWTH
"Tourism has emerged as a key driver of economic growth, employment generation, and regional development in India." Discuss the opportunities and challenges in transforming India into a globally competitive and sustainable tourism hub. Suggest suitab...
July 29, 2026INDIA'S FEMALE WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION RATE (FWPR)
Despite improvements in female educational attainment, India's Female Workforce Participation Rate (FWPR) remains among the lowest in the world. Examine the structural challenges responsible for low female employment in India. Suggest measures to enh...
July 23, 2026WORLD AI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION (WAICO)
The emergence of the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) reflects the growing geopolitical contest over Artificial Intelligence governance. Examine the objectives of WAICO and critically analyse its implications for global AI governance and Ind...
July 22, 2026INDIA'S DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND
India's demographic dividend can become a demographic burden if the growing challenge of educated youth unemployment is not addressed. In the context of India's Gen Z employment crisis, discuss the major causes, its socio-economic implications, and s...
July 20, 2026YOUTH POPULATION
India possesses the world's largest youth population, yet skill gaps continue to constrain its demographic dividend. Discuss the current state of India's skill ecosystem, the key challenges it faces, and suggest measures to realise the vision of Viks...
July 18, 2026UDISE+ Report
The UDISE+ Report and Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 indicate that while India has significantly improved access to school education, quality learning outcomes remain a challenge. Discuss the key findings of these reports and suggest measures to...
July 07, 2026INDIAN DIASPORA
"The INDIAN DIASPORA has emerged as a strategic asset for India's economic growth, global influence and foreign policy. However, evolving geopolitical and socio-economic challenges demand a more robust diaspora engagement policy." Discuss. ...
July 03, 2026DOUBLE BURDEN OF ADOLESCENT MALNUTRITION
"India is witnessing a DOUBLE BURDEN OF ADOLESCENT MALNUTRITION, characterised by the coexistence of undernutrition and obesity. Discuss the factors responsible for this trend and examine the measures required to address adolescent malnutrition in In...
July 02, 2026MISSILE CAPABILITY OF CHINA
"The growing conventional MISSILE CAPABILITY OF CHINA necessitates a comprehensive overhaul of India's missile doctrine and force structure." Discuss. Suggest the measures required to strengthen India's conventional missile deterrence....
July 01, 2026MODERN FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS (FTAS)
MODERN FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS (FTAS) go beyond tariff reduction and focus on trade facilitation, regulatory cooperation, and supply-chain integration." In the light of the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), discuss. ...
June 30, 2026CROSS-BORDER NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING
Discuss the growing challenge of CROSS-BORDER NARCOTICS TRAFFICKING through India's eastern and western borders. Examine the role of Myanmar and Pakistan in drug trafficking and suggest measures to strengthen India's response....
June 25, 2026INDIA’S ENERGY TRANSITION
INDIA’S ENERGY TRANSITION is increasingly constrained not by power generation but by transmission infrastructure. Discuss the challenges associated with renewable energy integration into the grid and suggest measures to create a future-ready electr...
June 24, 2026INDIA’S DEFENCE SECTOR
INDIA’S DEFENCE SECTOR has witnessed a significant transformation over the past decade, moving from import dependence towards greater self-reliance. Examine the major achievements, challenges, and government initiatives undertaken to strengthen Ind...
June 22, 2026INDIA–RUSSIA RECIPROCAL EXCHANGE OF LOGISTICS AGREEMENT
What is the INDIA–RUSSIA RECIPROCAL EXCHANGE OF LOGISTICS AGREEMENT (RELOS)? Discuss its key features and strategic significance for India....
June 18, 2026INDIA'S TOTAL FERTILITY RATE (TFR)
INDIA'S TOTAL FERTILITY RATE (TFR) has fallen below the replacement level. Discuss the causes behind India's declining fertility rate and examine its socio-economic implications. Suggest measures to ensure a balanced demographic transition. ...
June 16, 2026THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION (REGULATION) AMENDMENT BILL, 2026
THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION (REGULATION) AMENDMENT BILL, 2026 has reignited the debate between national security concerns and the autonomy of civil society organizations. Critically examine the key provisions of the Bill and discuss its constitutional i...
June 12, 2026INDIA-NEPAL BOUNDARY DISPUTE
THE INDIA-NEPAL BOUNDARY DISPUTE reflects the challenges of balancing historical claims with contemporary strategic realities. Examine the causes of the dispute and suggest measures for strengthening India-Nepal relations. ...
June 11, 2026INDIA'S ENGAGEMENT WITH MYANMAR
INDIA'S ENGAGEMENT WITH MYANMAR is driven by strategic, economic and security considerations. Examine the significance of Myanmar in India's foreign policy and discuss the challenges in strengthening bilateral relations....
June 04, 2026INDIA-MIDDLE EAST-EUROPE ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (IMEC)
The INDIA-MIDDLE EAST-EUROPE ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (IMEC) represents both an economic opportunity and a geopolitical challenge." In light of recent developments in West Asia, examine the significance of IMEC and the challenges to its successful implement...
April 13, 2026Role of NITI Aayog vs Planning Commission
Discuss the role of NITI Aayog in India economic planning. How does it differ from the erstwhile Planning Commission?...
April 13, 2026Impact of GST on Indian Economy
Examine the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the Indian economy since its implementation in 2017. Discuss both the challenges and achievements....