You have been appointed as an Administrator-in-Charge of the District. You have been given the responsibility of monitoring MGNREGA work undertaken by various Gram Panchayats. You are also given the authority to give technical sanctions to all MGNREGA works.

Skill development programmes have succeeded in increasing human resources supply to various sectors. In the context of the statement, analyse the linkages between education, skill and employment.

While we find India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates of employability. What are we missing while doing so? Where will the jobs that India desperately needs come from? Explain.

The nature of economic growth in India is described as jobless growth. Do you agree with this view? Give arguments in favour of your answer.

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.

In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard.

“The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” – William James

"One who is devoted to one’s duty attains highest perfection in life." Analyse this statement with reference to sense of Devotion to Duty, responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant.

"Those who in trouble untroubled are, Will trouble trouble itself." – Thiruvalluvar

“The strength of a society is not in its laws, but in the morality of its people.” – Swami Vivekananda

What are the major teachings of Mahavir? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.