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Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions?

Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.

What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?

Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to the conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose?

What are the major factors responsible for making rice-wheat system a success? In spite of this success how has this system become bane in India?

Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.

What are the salient features of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched by the Government of India for water conservation and water security?

What are the main constraints in transport & marketing of agricultural produce in India?

COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management to the pandemic.

How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered off by the science-based technologies?

What do you understand by nanotechnology and how is it helping in health sector?

How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006?

What are the key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) initiated by the Government of India?

Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach.

What are the sound determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas?

Discuss different types of cyber crimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.

For effective border area management, discuss the steps required to be taken to deny local support to militants and also suggest ways to manage favourable perception among locals.

What are the internal security challenges being faced by India? Give out the role of Central Intelligence and Investigative Agencies tasked to counter such threats.

The current internet expansion has instilled a different set of cultural values which are in conflict with traditional values. Discuss.

Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP) viz. human capital, soft power (culture and policies), and social harmony.