Paper 2:

1. The HRD ministry has prepared a draft Act to scrap the University Grants Commission and replace it with a new regulator for higher education in the country. Has the UGC failed to evolve according to the changing dynamics of higher education and fallen short of achieving its original mandate? Critically comment.

Source: Hindustan Times

2. The centre’s Aspirational Districts Programme is progressive. Can it manage to uplift the so- called BIMARU states? Critically analyze.

Source: PIB

3. The 3,000 km-long China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) consisting of highways, railways, and pipelines is the latest irritant in the India–China relationship. What is CPEC and why is India concerned? Critically analyze.

Source: Indian Express

Paper 3:

1. The National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) proposed the project for the redevelopment of south Delhi colonies for which they'll have to cut down more than 16,000 trees. This led to Delhi getting its own Chipko Movement against this redevelopmental project. Can Delhi today afford the environmental costs of cutting down of so many trees for a housing complex? Discuss.

Source: India Today.

2. Comment on India’s strategic crude oil reserves programme.

Source: Economic Times
 

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