GS3 · Practice questions
Environmental Governance
22 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Explain the purpose of the "Mangrove Alliance for Climate" launched at the COP27 UN Climate Change Conference in Egypt in November 2022. Elaborate on the importance of mangroves in maintaining the coastal ecology of tropical nations.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
What are the key lessons for disaster management and environmental conservation in the Himalayan region, in light of the recent disaster in Joshimath, Uttarakhand?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 14 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Disaster ManagementEnvironmental Governance
Electricity Amendment Bill, 2022 brings several advantages for consumers, DISCOMs as well as the environment. Elaborate. Also, list out its shortcomings and suggest some measures to overcome them.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
EnergyInfrastructure
Evaluate the impact of irrigation on the environment and natural resources, and suggest measures to ensure the sustainability and equity of irrigation practices in agriculture.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Irrigation and WaterCrops and Cropping Patterns
Evaluate the role of protected areas in biodiversity conservation in India. How effective have national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves been in preserving India's biodiversity?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
Examine the key features of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) 2023. Analyze its potential for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Inequality in income and wealth translates into carbon inequality. In this context, discuss the significance of addressing carbon inequality for India and suggest ways to achieve it.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Climate ChangeInclusive Growth
Given its vast resources and technical expertise, India can play a key role in assisting the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) in dealing with the impact of climate change. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Despite increased and regular occurrences of landslides over the past decade in India, the dominant development paradigm has largely not been modified. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Investment in infrastructure is a precursor to social and economic transformation; however, the focus on economic gains must not marginalise the concerns for safety. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2025
InfrastructureDisaster Risk Reduction
India's approach to deal with water issues in the overall political and security context needs a holistic strategy. Examine.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Irrigation and WaterEnvironmental Governance
Marine litter is not just an environmental issue but poses a socio-economic challenge as well. Discuss. Also, enumerate the initiatives taken by the global community to reduce marine litter.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
What the causes of high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and ozone pollution in India. How effective are the various steps taken by the government to mitigate particulate matter and ozone pollution?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Give an account of the challenges associated with rapidly increasing biomedical waste in India. Also, state the key features of the Bio-medical Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2018.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2022
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
How far do you agree with the view that climate change poses a threat to International peace and security?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
How do E-Waste (Management) Rules address the issue of E-waste recycling in India? Also, discuss the various impacts of e-waste on the environment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Towns that are resilient, liveable, productive and sustainable are based on the foundation of sound urban water management. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
InfrastructureDisaster Risk Reduction
What is Land Degradation Neutrality? In what ways it can act as a centrepiece in achieving the goals of Sustainable Development Goal by India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
Discuss the various concerns that exist with regard to fuel efficiency regulations for vehicles in India. Also, suggest the measures that can be taken in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
PollutionEnergy
The Stockholm Conference commenced the contemporary "environmental era", which brought a paradigm shift in the environmental governance and set a tone for multi-lateral environmental regime. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Environmental GovernanceClimate Change
How can Climate finance prove critical in addressing the issue of climate change? What are some of the international financial mechanisms to provide financial resources to developing countries?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
What do you mean by Environmental Impact Assessment? Discuss the major reasons that have limited the success of EIA. Suggest measures that can be taken to make EIA an effective tool.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Environmental GovernancePollution