GS3 · Practice questions
Economy, environment, S&T, security
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Poor building design, flagrant violations of building and fire safety norms and overcrowding of spaces are responsible for the rising risk of fires in urban areas. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The recent land subsidence in Joshimath, Uttarakhand shows the fragility of Himalayan ecosystem and the associate disaster with it. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) was launched by India in 2019 to bring focus of the global community in developing infrastructure for the future.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The nexus between separatism and organised crime poses a significant threat to India's national security. Analyse. Discuss the measures to be taken to tackle this threat.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Organised CrimeTerrorism
How can the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions? Discuss the potential and challenges associated with its implementation in India. 8. Should heatwaves be declared a disaster under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005? Critically examine. 9. Discuss how a joint doctrine for cybersecurity would help in securing the fourth domain of warfare.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Examine the potential of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technology in addressing India's waste management issues. Discuss the challenges and policy measures needed to scale up WtE projects.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionEnergy
Evaluate the potential scientific and economic benefits of the Gaganyaan mission for India. Discuss its impact on India's future space endeavours, policy formulation and international collaboration.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Space TechnologyIndigenisation and Defence Technology
Write a brief note on Earth's magnetism and its role in protecting the Earth from solar winds.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Space Technology
How can nanotechnology contribute to agricultural productivity and food security? Discuss the risks associated with its application.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Emerging TechnologiesAgri-technology
What are the powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act? Critically examine ED's working in preventing money laundering and corruption in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Money LaunderingSecurity Forces and Agencies
Discuss the role of nanotechnology in enhancing agricultural productivity and food security in India. Highlight recent developments and potential benefits and risks of use of nano-fertilizers and nano-pesticides.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Agri-technologyFood Security and PDS
What are the significance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Gaganyaan mission? Discuss the challenges and benefits associated with Green Hydrogen missions in India.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
EnergySpace Technology
Describe the major outcomes of the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What were the major engagements of India in this conference?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Why is it necessary for India to build disaster resistant infrastructure? What measures should India adopt to reduce disaster risk and enhance disaster preparedness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
How do intellectual property rights affect farmers' access to seeds, innovations, and traditional knowledge? What role does the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act play in balancing farmers' interests with those of seed companies?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Intellectual PropertyCrops and Cropping Patterns
What is Soil Organic Carbon (SOC)? Identify various factors affecting SOC levels. Also, highlight the beneficial impacts of SOC on soil health and functionality.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping Patterns
Give an account of the growth and development of Artificial intelligence in the health and defence sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Information Technology and AIIndigenisation and Defence Technology
How has the Public Distribution System (PDS) impacted household food spending in India? What changes could enhance its effectiveness in ensuring food security? (10M)
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Food Security and PDSInclusive Growth
In order to ensure economic growth one of the major requirement is ease of doing business. Discuss with reference to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023. Q2. What is Operation Green? How does it help in addressing the issue of price fluctuation in agricultural crops? Q3. How can the Blue economy help India in achieving its goals related to food security, national security, and climate security?
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Industrial Policy and LiberalisationFood Processing
How can 'Carbon farming' help in reducing the carbon concentration and co-benefit farmers and society?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Crops and Cropping PatternsClimate Change
Highlight the purpose of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in northeast India. Analyze the major initiatives taken by the government to counter insurgency in Northeast India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ExtremismSecurity Forces and Agencies
Explain the current status of MSP in India and its role in ensuring farmers' income security? In your opinion, does giving legal backing to MSP alone guarantee financial sustainability for all farmers?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Subsidies and MSP
Grey zone warfare, characterized by a blend of conventional and unconventional tactics, has increasingly influenced geopolitical conflicts. In this context, discuss the challenges posed by it on India's security interests.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Non-state ActorsCyber Security
What are the challenges in the safe management of e-waste in India? How can collaboration among multiple stakeholders help in sustainable e-waste management?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Money laundering continues to emerge as a transnational phenomenon that has harmful consequences for the global economy and society. Elucidate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Money Laundering