GS3 · Practice questions
Environmental Governance
40 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
Chemical pollution poses a grave threat to human health and the environment in India. Discuss the key sources contributing to pervasive chemical contamination and evaluate the effectiveness of existing environmental laws in curbing this problem.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
Waste circularity is emerging as a sustainable solution to India's mounting solid waste crisis. Discuss the key principles of waste circularity and the government's initiative in this regard. How effective have these measures been in fostering a circular economy?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 11 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
What were the various market mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol? What is Article 6 of the Paris Climate Change Agreement? Explain the significance of the global carbon market in achieving net-zero targets.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Examine the environmental impacts of oil spills on marine and coastal ecosystems. What are the various methods used for cleaning-up of oil spills?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
PollutionBiodiversity and Conservation
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
What do you understand by heat waves? Highlight the reasons and impact of the rising frequency of heat waves across India. Also, recommend some measures to mitigate its impact.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
Disaster ManagementClimate Change
What are the impediments in management of E-waste in the country? In what ways can the trinity of citizens, businesses, and the government tackle this menace?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023
PollutionEnvironmental Governance
"The resource curse of Eastern and Central India has been a crucial driver of LWE". Elaborate and suggest measures for sustainable and inclusive development of the region.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
ExtremismInclusive Growth
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
What is Global Methane Pledge? Do you think the Global Methane Pledge is a positive step toward mitigating methane emissions? Explain India's stance on this issue.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Wetlands play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, yet they face several anthropogenic and climate-related threats. Discuss. What steps have been undertaken by the Government of India to conserve and promote wetlands?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rapidly escalating crisis that poses a grave threat to public health worldwide. What are the major contributing factors to the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance, and what steps can be taken to address this global health threat?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
BiotechnologyPollution
Several initiatives have been taken by the government towards addressing India's water needs, but the issues of water availability and water quality still warrant prioritised intervention. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Irrigation and WaterAgricultural Marketing
What are run of the river hydroelectric projects? How far can run of the river hydroelectric projects balance ecological conservation with socio-economic development?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
EnergyBiodiversity and Conservation
Trace the evolution of the Loss and Damage fund, What are the major development related to loss and damage funds in COP 27?, What are the commitments made by India in this conference?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance
Recent studies indicate that the 2014-2024 decade is the warmest decade and 2024 is the warmest year on record. In the light of rapid global warming, what are the impacts of climate change on biodiversity? Discuss the measures needed to ensure ecological resilience and conservation of species diversity.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Biodiversity and ConservationClimate Change
Space tourism, which was viewed as something straight out of a science fiction movie, is now becoming a reality albeit not without hindrances. What are the challenges associated with space tourism? What measures can be taken to address these challenges?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Space TechnologyClimate Change
Even after five decades of the Stockholm conference, narrowing the gaps between the targets and actions remains one of the biggest challenges towards reversing climate change. Discuss. Also, recommend measures for building a coherent actionable strategy to tackle climate change.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Governance