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Q. What is Khalistan movement and its impact on India’s internal security? Suggest the measures to be taken to nip the Khalistan movement in the bud. Ans: Amritpal Singh, a follower of the Sikh militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale who has been preaching the Idea of Khalistan Separatist Movement in Punjab for a few months, has managed to escape. The

Q. What are India’s major social and political contradictions after 75 years of independence, and what measures can be taken to address them? Ans: The nation may have celebrated “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, on the completion of 75 years of Independence and the 74th anniversary of the founding of the Republic, but there are still

Q. What is green hydrogen? what advantages does it have? Evaluate the potential of Green Hydrogen Mission in ensuring energy security as well as giving impetus to our battle against climate change. Ans: Green hydrogen — also referred to as ‘clean hydrogen’ — is produced by using electricity from renewable energy sources, such as solar or

Q. Describe the major outcomes of the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are the concerns with it? Also bring out the major announcements by India at COP 27. Ans: The Key Outcomes of COP27: On Loss and Damage: Developing countries

Q. Do you think the pragmatic neutrality maintained by India on the Russia-Ukraine war and push for a practical solution to the crisis, a wise foreign policy step? Analyse. Ans: On February 23, 2023, on the eve of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution,

Q. India’s presidency of the G20 (Group of Twenty) provides several opportunities for the country to strengthen its global leadership and contribute to shaping the global economic agenda. Elaborate.: Ans: The G20 is an informal group:19 countries and the European Union, with representatives of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The G20 Presidency rotates annually: according to a system that

Q. What is the importance of having a ‘strategic partnership’? Explain the significance of having a such partnership with Egypt in the context of wider India-Middle east relations. Ans: Recently, Egyptian President was on a visit to India from 24 to 26 January 2023 as he was ‘chief guest’ for the 74th Republic Day celebrations

Q. Examine the reasons for frequent political instability in Nepal. How can India deal with it whilst continuing cordial and prosperous relations with Nepal? Ans: In a short span of time since being in power from December 25, 2022, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, supremo of the Maoist Centre (MC), has had to

Q. What are the ‘*Saptarishi’ initiatives for Amrit Kaal* announced in the Union Budget 2023-24? Discuss the ways in which the country can achieve ‘Green Growth’ as it moves towards net zero emissions? Note: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use any scanner app) on

Q. What is the significance of the discovery of lithium reserves in India? Discuss the challenges in the extraction and processing of lithium and suggest the way forward. Note: All those enrolled can send their answers for evaluation in PDF format after scanning (you can use any scanner app) on ccsevaluations@gmail.com Name your file as