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3. Discuss the recommendations of the Lodha Committee on cricket administration in India. Do you think corruption will decline if these recommendations are implemented fully? Critically analyse.
2. There were many apprehensions regarding the adverse effects on the river ecosystem of Yamuna recently. Were these concerns ill founded? Analyse in light of the possible damages that human interventions can cause to a river ecosystem.
1. Do you believe in the role of branding for promoting tourism? Why do we need brand ambassadors for various aspects of our culture? Isn’t culture itself a brand? Critically analyse. (Note: The question may appear to you as irrelevant for GS papers but keeping in mind the changing nature if questions being asked by UPSC, you can expect such questions in Paper 1, culture portion.)
3. The tension and violence in the North East could have been tackled easily had internal factionalism and local hostilities among warring groups not infested the region. Analyse the statement. Also give examples.
2. Although there are very few takers of the Caliphate being envisaged by the ISIS, the possibility of religious indoctrination of Indian youth can’t be shrugged off by the State. Do you agree? What necessary steps should be taken to ward off such possibility?
1. What is the Madhesi dispute in Nepal? What role is being played by India to resolve the issue? Aren’t we trying to interfere into the internal matters of Nepal? Critically examine.
UPSC INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT (2) 2015-16: Manbir Singh Board
3. What do you understand by gravitational waves? Discuss the importance of LIGO in this regard.
2. Globalization of economy, polity and culture might have it’s dividends but the globalization of terrorism is the undisputed fallout of the global soup bowl of which we are a part of. Comment.
1. Do you think increasing excise duty on cigarettes and beedi can truly address the addiction of smoking and it’s associated health hazards? Critically examine.
3. Academics and research must not be divorced in order to make Indian universities world class? What do understand by this statement? Do you think research scholars should be encouraged to take classes in universities? Substantiate your arguments.
2. Urban flooding has become a recurring phenomenon in Indian cities. What are the main reasons behind this? Also explain the preventive and mitigative measures to handle urban flooding.
1. Write a short essay in about 500 words on the crisis of West Asia. (Note: The purpose of this question is twofold, one to encourage you to explore more about the issue and two to check whether you can put the information gathered through various sources into words effectively. Kindly take this exercise with utmost sincerity).
3. Discuss the reasons behind the migrant crisis in Europe. It is being said that the notion of a continental European identity has been eroded by the crisis with old distinctions of western, central and eastern Europe resurfacing again. Do agree? Critically examine.
2. Is India’s trade deficit vis a vis China a cause of concern? Why? Account for the reasons of this deficit. Also enumerate various steps that can be taken to bridge this deficit.
1. India needs to push forward for the finalization of ongoing FTA negotiations with different countries and regional groupings to preserve it’s trade interests keeping in mind the progress being made by the Pacific littorals to negotiate the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Analyse.
3. What started as a protracted struggle for the rights and interests of the marginalized landless people, the Naxal movement seems to have degenerated into an industry of extortion, kidnapping and violence. Do you agree? Substantiate. Also discuss the strategy to combat Naxalism in more than 165 districts of India infested by extreme left wing extremism.
2. Dissent, protests and rebellion are signs of a mature and vibrant democracy. However, in no circumstance, the passions evoked by a protesting mob should be allowed to adopt unconstitutional and violent means that threatens peace and order in the society. Analyse the statement in light of the violence being witnessed amidst demand for reservation in a leading Indian state.
1. The recent controversy surrounding temple entry of women in many states of India paints a regressive picture of the Indian society. In the clash of tradition and fundamental rights, later must prevail. However, the change has to be brought bottom up and not imposed by the State. Do you agree? Critically examine.
3. Has the time come to tax agricultural income of farmers earning over a certain threshold? Give arguments in favour of your response. Are such decisions politically viable in India? Examine.

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