Topics for Today’s questions:

GS-1          Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.

GS-2          Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability; Government Policies

GS-3         Indian Economy

GS-4         Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

Question 1)

Q.1 Temples of ancient India were not just places of worship but centres of socio-economic life of people. Discuss. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

Q.2 India’s pharma industry has largely been in denial over quality control concerns expressed by international observers. What are the issues involved and what can be the way forward? (10 Marks)

Question 3)

Q.3 Highlighting the factors affecting forex reserves, bring out the factors behind the recent decline in India’s forex reserves. (10 Marks)

Question 4)  

Q.4 Citizens’ Charter can bring about a transformation only if it is appropriately designed and effectively executed. Discuss. (10 Marks)

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