24 May 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) What are Biofuels and its types? Enumerate the challenges in biofuel adoption. To what extent can the Global Biofuels Alliance help in addressing these challenges?
(250 Words/15 Marks)
Get Your PDF Download PdfQ1) The utility of APMCs is not lost despite a plethora of limitations. Discuss and recommend corrective measures for overhauling the APMCs. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) is a marketing board established by state governments. Though the APMCs are criticised for limiting free trade in agricultural commodities,…
Get Your PDF Download PdfQ1) Water is emerging as a geopolitical tool in the 21st century. Discuss India’s challenges and opportunities in using transboundary rivers for strategic leverage. (GS Paper 3 – 10 Marks, 150 Words) Answer: Introduction: In the 21st century, water has become a critical geopolitical asset due to increasing scarcity, climate change,…
Get Your PDF Download PdfQ1) Why are TOP (tomato, onion, potato) crops susceptible to large price fluctuations? Elaborating upon the implications of inflation in horticulture crops, assess the role of Operation Greens in containing the same. (250 Words/ 15 Marks) Horticulture refers to the cultivation of ‘garden crops’ that include fruits, vegetables, medicinal, aromatic, and…
Get Your PDF Download PdfQ1) Examine the influence of human rights issues and democratic values on the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and India. How have these concerns affected bilateral engagements and what can be done to mitigate tensions arising from these issues? (15 marks, 250 words) ANSWER India and USA are the largest and oldest…
Get Your PDF Download PdfQ1) “Without the participation and contributions of women, the Indian national movement could not have achieved the successes it did.” In this perspective, analyze the role of women in the Indian national movement. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Indian national movement refers to the freedom struggle waged by the people of India…
Get Your PDF Download PdfQ1) The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act, 1995, particularly regarding provisions related to property disputes and exclusive control by Waqf Boards. (GS Paper 2, 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the Waqf…