UPSC Exam
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UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 4 (a) Solution
September 22, 2024
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UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 6 (a) Solution
September 22, 2024
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UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 5 (b) Solution
September 22, 2024
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UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 4 (b) Solution
September 22, 2024
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UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 5 (a) Solution
September 22, 2024
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UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 2(a) Solution
September 22, 2024
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UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 1(a) Solution
September 22, 2024
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Industrial pollution of river water is a significant environmental issue in India. Discuss the various mitigation measures to deal with this problem and also the government’s initiatives in this regard
September 22, 2024
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Social media and encrypting messaging services pose a serious security challenge. What measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security implications of social media? Also suggest any other remedies to address the problem
September 22, 2024
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India has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan fraught with contentious issues. Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along the border. Also give out the development being undertaken in these areas under the Border Area Development Programme.
September 22, 2024
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Flooding in urban areas is an emerging climate-induced disaster. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major floods in the last two decades in India. Describe the policies and frameworks in India that aim at tackling such floods
September 22, 2024
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What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a resilience framework. Also mention the global targets of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030)
September 22, 2024
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What are asteroids? How real is the threat of them causing extinction of life? What strategies have been developed to prevent such a catastrophe?
September 22, 2024
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The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies that can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies, citing their key merits and demerits
September 22, 2024
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Elucidate the importance of buffer stocks for stabilizing agricultural prices in India. What are the challenges associated with the storage of buffer stocks?
September 22, 2024
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What are the major challenges faced by Indian irrigation systems in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management.
September 22, 2024
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What is the need for expanding regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government’s UDAN scheme and its achievements
September 22, 2024
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Discuss the merits and demerits of the four ‘Labour Codes’ in the context of labour market reforms in India. What has been the progress so far?
September 22, 2024
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Describe the context and salient features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
September 22, 2024
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Explain how narco-terrorism has emerged as a serious threat across the country. Suggest suitable measures to counter narco-terrorism
September 22, 2024
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What role do environmental NGOs and activities play in influencing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) outcomes for major projects in India? Cite four examples with all the important details
September 22, 2024
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What is the technology being employed for electronic toll collection on highways? What are the advantages and limitations? What are the proposed changes that will make this process seamless? Would this transaction carry any potential hazards?
September 22, 2024
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What is the present world scenario of intellectual property rights with respect to life materials? Although India is second in the world to file patents, still only a few have been commercialized. Explain the reasons behind this lesser commercialization
September 22, 2024
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Explain the role of millets for ensuring health and nutritional security in India
September 22, 2024
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What were the factors responsible for the successful implementation of land reforms in some parts of the country? Elaborat
September 22, 2024
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Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent has this been in consonance with achieving the objective of inclusive growth?
September 22, 2024
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Discuss the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of Maldives for India with a focus on global trade and/energy flows. Further also discuss how this relationship affects India’s maritime security and regional stability amidst international competition ?
September 21, 2024
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‘Terrorism has become a significant threat to global peace and security’. Evaluate the effectiveness of the United Nations Security Council’s Counter Terrorism Committee (CIC) and its associated bodies in addressing and mitigating this threat at the international level
September 21, 2024
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E-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in service delivery processes. It is as much about multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency and accountability. In this context, evaluate the role of the ‘Interactive Service Model’ of e-governance.
September 21, 2024
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In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system, the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketization of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public healthcare at the grassroots level
September 21, 2024
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Discuss India as a secular state and compare it with the secular principles of the US Constitution
September 21, 2024
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Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world’s most powerful judiciary?
September 21, 2024
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What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism
September 21, 2024
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Right to privacy is intrinsic to life and personal liberty and is inherently protected under Article 21 of the constitution. Explain. In this reference discuss the law relating to D.N.A testing of child in the womb to establish its paternity
September 21, 2024
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The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss
September 21, 2024
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What are the aims and objects of recently passed and enforced, The Public (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act,2024 ? Whether University/ State Education Board Examinations, too, are covered under the act ?
September 21, 2024
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‘The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China’s political and economic dominance.” Explain this statement with examples
September 21, 2024
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Poverty and malnutrition create a vicious cycle, adversely affecting human capital formation. What steps can be taken to break the cycle?
September 21, 2024
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Public charitable trusts have the potential to make India’s development more inclusive as they relate to certain vital public issues. Comment
September 21, 2024
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Analyse the role of local bodies in providing good governance at the local level and discuss the pros and cons of merging rural local bodies with urban local bodies.
September 21, 2024
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“The duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General is not merely to ensure the legality of expenditure but also its propriety” Comment
September 21, 2024
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“The growth of cabinet system has practically resulted in marginalization of the parliamentary supremacy”. Elucidate
September 21, 2024
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Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Do they entertain civil as well as criminal cases?
September 21, 2024
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Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to the “one nation – one election” principle.
September 21, 2024
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What is regional disparity? How does it differ from diversity? How serious is the issue of regional disparity in India?
September 21, 2024
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What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?
September 21, 2024
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What are aurora australis and aurora borealis? How are these triggered?
September 21, 2024
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The groundwater potential of the Gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?
September 21, 2024
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How far was the Industrial Revolution in England responsible for the decline of handicrafts and cottage industries in India?
September 21, 2024
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How far is it correct to say that the First World War was fought essentially for the preservation of balance of power?
September 21, 2024