2017

In Stephen Hawking’s words, “Mankind must move to outer space within a century”. In the backdrop of his prediction,
what are the factors leading to pessimism in turning around the global environmental degradation? Discuss.

India is called the “surrogacy hub” of the World. Can commercial surrogacy be seen just as another industry ? Evaluate
in light of the bill regulating surrogacy pending before the Parliament.

“Most of India’s college graduates are unemployable,” said ex-President Pranab Mukherjee, during his tenure. The
crisis in higher education needs to be addressed through policy measures. Comment.

“Most of India’s college graduates are unemployable,” said ex-President Pranab Mukherjee, during his tenure. The
crisis in higher education needs to be addressed through policy measures. Comment.

The Constitution of India provides protection to life and liberty of a citizen. At the same time, growing events of
terrorism, naxalism and mob violence, underscore the need for stringent laws for control. Discuss the measures to be
taken for striking a balance between both.

There is a global resurgence of nationalism or right wing. Discuss its implications for democracy and the neo-liberal
economic policies.

After reorganisation, the State of Andhra Pradesh is without a separate capital. The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
envisages a world class city. While analysing the progress so far in realising the goal, evaluate Amaravathi as a “city for
all”.

2017 has been declared as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for development. In this context, discuss the
initiatives taken by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for promotion of tourism. What additional steps may be taken
to sustain tourism as an industry?

Regional disparity is one of the key factors for demand of bifurcation of States in India. In light of this, how can
balanced regional development be ensured in the State of Andhra Pradesh?

2016

“Despite huge gains in economic output, our current social, political and economic systems are exacerbating
inequalities, rather than reducing them”. In view of the above statement, discuss the importance of inclusive growth?

What is the present situation of Dalits in India? Despite numerous developmental schemes and stringent laws for
protection, why there is no substantial progress at the ground level?

“Primary education is the foundation for empowerment of Children”. Discuss the impact on the democratic rights of
the children and discrimination between rich and poor children, in light of heavy commercialization of primary
education?

“Sedition laws have no place in a democracy” – Comment on the above sentence, in the context of the recent conflicts
in our country?

Discuss the progress in recent Indian efforts in evolving joint counter terrorism strategy with different allies? What is
the implication of current violence in Kashmir Valley on these efforts?
Explain “BREXIT”? Discuss its likely impact on governance, politics and economy of European Union?

“Government of India announced special package but did not grant special status to Andhra Pradesh”. Explain
whether special status would have any advantage over the present special package?

Examine the role of self help groups (SHGS) and micro finance institutions (MFIs) in meeting the credit requirements
of rural people in Andhra Pradesh?

“River linking is a panacea for the woes of farmers of Andhra Pradesh”. In light of the above statement, explain how
river linking can solve the problem of water scarcity in Andhra Pradesh. Also describe Pattiseema project of Andhra
Pradesh and its benefits?

2012

The civil society has to play an active role, when institutions of democracy have not served the people Of India as well
as they were expected to,” — Discuss the statement in the context of the struggle for Jan Lokpal Bill.

Write an essay on the crisis in agriculture and farmers suicides in India.

Examine the causes and consequences Of the emerging sub-regionalism and demand for smaller states in India.

The London riots of last year (August* 2011) exposed a widespread disillusionment with the establishment. — Explain
the statement in the light of the growing economic crisis in Europe.

How do you assess the global terrorism and intervention of US in the internal affairs of Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Assess the power of courts to intervene in executive policy in the context of judicial activism Of recent days.

Write an essay on decentralised democracy and empowerment of weaker sections, in the light Of recent
developments in Panchayati Raj system in Andhra Pradesh.

Evaluate the health programmes in Andhra Pradesh with a focus on the working of Rajiv Arogya Sree’ Scheme.

Explain the inclusive higher education and the role of Fee Reimbursement Scheme in Andhra Pradesh.

2011

Reality shows have become a major part of the prime time television. They are influencing mindset of numerous
households making them believe and live in a hypothetical world. State the effect of reality shows on our society.

With constant rise in global temperatures, greenhouse gases and global sea levels, it is disastrous that climate change
talks at Copenhagen between major nations have failed to comet to a consensus. Explain why our leaders have failed
to come to a mutual understanding for combating climate change.

With advent of new technologies every year the need for human touch keeps descending. New technologies have
surely made life easier, but is this taking us away from our basic necessities to maintain personal – physical relations
with out fellow human beings?
With Portugal, Greece, Italy and Spain staring at a bleak future, the world economic situation can be considered to be
in a dire state. With developing economies being highly dependent on their developed counterparts for investments,
there will be an effect on stock markets, employment and balance of payments. State your reasons whether or not the
developing world will be affected.

The relations of India with the ASEAN countries is part of the “Look East Policy’. Does the same hold good with the
Indo-EU relations? Do they follow “Look West Policy’? Elucidate.

The concept of development is pushed down from the top by the MNCs bypassing nations states. This misplaced
conception of development is not totally favoured by the sates and the people in the developing world fro socio-
economic and political reasons. Is there a way to integrate or combine the two different conceptions of development
of the free market and the individual state?

There are a variety of public-private partnerships models on which the government relies upon. Explain various
models with illustrations. Comment on the PPP model in Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Hyderabad.

Discuss the initiatives of the Andhra Pradesh Government with regard to Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
(RMSA),a centrally sponsored literacy programme, outlining its objectives, functions and impact.

Democratic decentralization or Panchayati Raj aims at making democracy real by bringing the millions into the
functioning of their representative government at the lowest level. However, parallel bodies at various levels diluted
its aims and functions. Discuss with illustrations from Andhra Pradesh.

2008

What is ‘Drought’ ? What are the implications of drought ? Discuss the various steps taken by the government in this
regard. How do you tackle the problem if there is drought continuously for three years?

Analyse reasons for the decreasing proportion of Female population in India and suggest solutions to contain this
trend.

Write an essay on the Economic Crisis, Structural Reforms and the Prospects of Growth in India.

Explain the history, governance and politics of the European Union.

Discuss the importance of Indo-US nuclear agreement. Analyse the causes for its opposition, and state whether Hyde
Act curtails India’s independence in foreign policy.

Write an essay on the recent achievement of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) which has launched 10
satellites by PSLV-C9.

Discuss the pros and cons of Spccial Economic Zones (SEZs) in Andhra Pradesh.

Write an essay on the implementation and operation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Andhra
Pradesh.

Discuss the working of Panchayati Raj in Andhra Pradesh with a focus on devolution of powers to local bodies.