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          Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure

GS-3          Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.

GS-4          Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world.

Question 1)

Q.1 Although temples in ancient India had the primary role of being the centres of worship, they went on to become centres of socio-economic life of people. Elaborate. (10 Marks)

Question 2)

Q.2 Using recent examples, highlight the challenges to cooperative federalism in India. What should be done to strengthen it? (10 Marks)

Question 3)

Q.3 Inspite of the global collaboration on tackling terror financing, challenges still remain. Discuss. Also, suggest a way forward. (10 Marks)

Question 4)  

Q.4 Compare and contrast Kant’s categorical imperatives with the ancient Indian doctrine of Nishkama Karma. (10 Marks)

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