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UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 5 (b) Solution

The soul of the new law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is Justice,Equality and Impartiality based on Indian culture and ethos. Discuss this in the light of major shift from a doctrine of punishment to justice in the present judicial system...

UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 4 (b) Solution

"Mindless addiction to form, ignoring the substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent." Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations Introduction: You can...

UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 5 (a) Solution

The 'Code of Conduct' and 'Code of Ethics' are the sources of guidance in public administration. There is code of conduct already in operation, whereas code of ethics is not yet put in place. Suggest a suitable model for code...

UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 2(a) Solution

"It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it; and it is not enough to believe in it, one must act upon it." In the present context, the major weapon industries of the developed nations are...

UPSC Mains GS Paper 4 Questions Number 1(a) Solution

Q. 1(a) The application of Artificial Intelligence as a dependable source of input for administrative rational decision-making is a debatable issue. Critically examine the statement from the ethical point of view. Introduction  Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of machines...

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

Introduction Mention that industrial pollution is a critical environmental challenge-impacting water quality, human health, and biodiversity. Highlight that, especially in urban and peri-urban areas, addressing this challenge is critical to ensuring sustainable water resources and ecosystem health Body Extent of...

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

Approach to the answer Context: Begin  by mentioning how social media and encrypted messaging platforms have revolutionized communication globally, enabling instant connections and information sharing. Emerging Security Threats: Highlight the potential misuse of these platforms for nefarious purposes, such as...

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.

Introduction The India-China border extends over 3,400 km and includes contentious zones like the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and McMahon Line. The India-Pakistan border, spanning over 3,300 km, includes the Radcliffe Line and the Line of Control (LoC) in...

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

Introduction You can mention that with changing climate pattern, there has been an increasing trend of urban floods in India over the past several years.  Add examples-Delhi Flood (2023), Bengaluru Flood (2022), Hyderabad (2020), Chennai (2015). Causes of Urban Flooding...

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)

Introduction You can begin with the definition of Disaster resilience-the ability of individuals, communities, organisations and states to adapt to and recover from hazards, shocks or stresses without compromising long-term prospects for development. You can use keywords like-Disaster resilience is...