GS1 (Indian geography)

India is a rich source of renewable energy. What are these sources and what are the geographic factors which make it so rich?

Demand – Discuss sources of energy such as solar, wind etc and why India is rich in them.

Approach –

• What are the sources of renewable energy? (4 marks)
• Why is Indian rich in them? List factors such as latitude, longitude, vegetation etc. (6 marks)

GS2 (International relations)

The recent surgical strikes by India in PoK mark a watershed moment in India’s Pakistan policy. Critically comment.

Demand – Contrast India’s present approach towards Pakistan with previous approaches. Is there a difference?

Approach –

• Previous approaches by India to deal with Pakistan’s sponsoring terror activities (3.5 marks)
• Is the present response really different? Illustrate with examples. (3.5 marks)
• Future implications. (3 marks)

GS3 (Internal security)

Despite radical organisations coming up all over the world, Indian youth have largely stayed away. What could be the reasons for this? Is the internet leading to a reversal of this trend?

Demand – Discuss why ISIS, Al Qaeda have very limited influence among Indian youth, and how the internet could be changing this.

Approach –

• Radical organisations and factors which stop their growth in India, e.g. culture of India, democracy (5 marks)
• How is the internet being used to spread radical ideologies? (5 marks)

GS4 (Ethics and attitudes)

Since ancient times Indian society has concentrated more on the duty of an individual than his rights, in contrast to western society. Is this attitude changing in India today?

Demand – Are Indians today more aware/demanding of their rights? Are we forgetting our duties?

Approach –

• Ancient Indian attitudes towards duty and rights (2.5 marks)
• Views of leaders such as Gandhi (2.5 marks)
• Role of constitution and modernisation in making people demand their right (2.5 marks)
• Is this a good trend or bad? (2.5 marks)