Topics for Today’s questions:

GS-1  History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society.

GS-2   Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity.

GS-3  Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth.

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

Questions:

Question 1)

Q.1 Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French revolutions. (15 Marks)

Question 2)

Q.2 ‘The collegium system for appointment of the judges is still the best, but it needs to weed out what is wrong in its actual working.’ In light of this, examine the issue with the collegium system and its implications for judiciary.(10 Marks)

Question 3)

Q.3 Going by past experiences, historic ruptures often generate and accelerate new global links that lay foundations for institutional changes, seeking enduring cooperation among nations. In light of this asses the challenges the global trade face in the post-Covid world. (10 Marks)

Question 4)  

Q. 4 “In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.” —Warren Buffet. What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain. (10 Marks)

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