AIR 99 · CSE 2024 · GS3 · 22 pages

Tejasvi Deshpande: GS3 answer copy

8 answers by Tejasvi Deshpande, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q3Indian agriculture reached its zenith in post independent era after efforts of two stalwarts - MS Swaminathan and Varghese Kurien.
  2. Q5Terrorism is everywhere. It is immune to differences of age, culture, nationality, region or religion.
  3. Q6In economic theory, international economics outlines relationship of a country with world economy.
  4. Q7The recent rise in MSP of Kharif crops has brought back to discussion the efficacy and repercussions of agricultural price policies.
  5. Q8Bioremediation refers to the use of microorganisms to mitigate soil and water pollution.
  6. Q9According to IPCC, with rapid rise in global temperatures, unpredictable and extreme weather is going to be the new norm.
  7. Q10Illegal cross border migration is one of the major security threats compromising India's national security.
  8. QThe Indian economy and major world economies like USA, UK experienced a slowdown in growth in recent times. This slowdown, however, was momentary for Indian economy (GDP growth 7-8%) and unlike other Western economies. I agree with the assertion 'Indian economy remains insulated from recessionary trends' for the following reasons - Q2. The WTO was created in 1995 as a successor to GATT with aim of expanding free trade between developed and developing countries. Yet, its functioning has been marred with disputes between countries.

The answers

Question 3 · 159 words written

Indian agriculture reached its zenith in post independent era after efforts of two stalwarts - MS Swaminathan and Varghese Kurien.

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Contributions of MS Swaminathan

  1. 'Father of Green Revolution in India' - brought HYV seeds, new technology for irrigation, to bolster agricultural output.

  2. Implemented Green Revolution for rice and wheat (exponential rise in production) - making India self sufficient, reducing import dependency by PL 480.

  3. Gave idea of 'evergreen revolution' in 2000s to practice sustainable and growth oriented agriculture ☞ MS Swaminathan committee (2004).

  4. Put India on map in field of agriculture internationally ☞ first recipient of World Food Prize.

(5) Developed drought resistant rice varieties while heading International Rice Research Institute.

Contributions of Varghese Kurien

(1) 'Father of White Revolution' in India - i.e. milk production and dairy industry.

(2) Efforts led to India becoming largest milk producer in the world.

(3) Gave birth to agricultural cooperatives through Amul.

Close · a way forward

Thus, in 21st century India, we must protect and honour the legacy of MS Swaminathan and Varghese Kurien by making agriculture sustainable and productive.