Topics for Today’s questions:

GS-1          Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.

GS-2          Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting  India’s interests

GS-3          Indian Economy

GS-4         Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.

Question 1)

Q.1 In India, it is said that the wealth hierarchy mimics the caste hierarchy. In the above context, establish the relationship between caste and economic inequality in India. Also, discuss the initiatives taken to address the caste inequality in India. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

Q.2 Highlighting the relevance of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for India, discuss how the forum can be utilized by India. (10 Marks)

Question 3)

Q.3 The recent cut in India’s growth forecast for 2022-23 by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sent mixed signals on the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery. Critically analyze. (15 Marks)

Question 4)  

Q4. What are favouritism, cronyism, and nepotism? How do these issues impact the working of administration? (10 Marks)

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