‘India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back.” Discuss.

How does India see its place in the economic space of rising natural resource-rich Africa?

What is meant by Gujral doctrine? Does it have any relevance today? Discuss.

Economic ties between India and Japan while growing in the recent years are still far below their potential. Elucidate the policy constraints which are inhibiting this growth.

Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pros and cons. Critically examine.

Under what circumstances can the Financial Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What consequences follow when such a declaration remains in force?

Assess the importance of Panchayat system in India as a part of local government. Apart from government grants, what sources the Panchayats can look out for financing developmental projects.

India and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based.

Why do you think the committees are considered to be useful for parliamentary work? Discuss, in this context, the role of the Estimates Committee.

In the light of recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are the challenges before the Election Commission of India to ensure the trustworthiness of elections in India?

How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India.