Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of National Programme on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate.

Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread.

Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.

‘Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international Climate Diplomacy fora in the context of geopolitics.

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is necessary for bringing the unbanked into the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this for financial inclusion of the poorer section of the Indian society? Give arguments to justify your opinion.

Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include lack of skilled manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures to be taken for facing these challenges.

Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context?

What are ‘Smart Cities’? Examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural-urban differences? Give arguments for ‘Smart Cities’ vs ‘Smart Villages’ in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.

Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why is there a gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.

How has globalization led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the country?