Analyze the importance of Ashokan inscriptions for reconstructing Mauryan history.

Discuss the impact of Macaulay's Minute on colonial administration and education in India.

The significance of the Gandhian movements lay in the masses they mobilized. Elucidate.
Answer in 150 words · 10 marks
Syllabus: GS-I · Modern History · National movement — Gandhian phase

What is the Fujiwhara effect? Explain its impact on the movement and intensity of tropical cyclones.

“Tundra regions are ecologically fragile but economically important.” Examine this statement critically.

“BRICS acts as a powerful counterweight in global governance, actively amplifying the voice and influence of the Global South.” Explain the role of BRICS in projecting itself as an alternative to other groupings.

Discuss the position of the Governor in the federal polity of India. What is the nature of his power while giving assent to a bill passed by the State Legislature? Is he bound by the aid and advice of his Council of Ministers in all his functions?

Examine how the separation of powers is practiced in India compared to the rigid presidential model of the United States of America. In this context, compare the actual authority of the Indian Prime Minister with that of the President of the USA.

Should education be treated primarily as a welfare obligation of the state or as a strategic investment for building a globally competitive, knowledge-driven nation? Critically evaluate.

What do you mean by Digital Rupee? In this context, explain the working and progress of India's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).