Q1) Comment on the key initiatives outlined in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with special reference to the ’30X30’ target. (150 Words/10 Marks) The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), adopted in 15th COP to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), is a global initiative that aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030;…
Q1) How is Artificial Intelligence making our lives better? Analyze the challenges associated with its use. (250 Words/15 Marks) Artificial Intelligence is a group of technologies that enable a machine, computer, or software to act with higher level of intelligence. AI systems emulate human brain’s capabilities of comprehension and decision making. AI is making our…
Q1) Harnessing the potential of traditional medicine would be a game changer for health when founded on evidence, innovation, and sustainability. Comment and discuss the steps taken by the government of India in preserving the traditional knowledge of medicine. (250 Words/15 Marks) WHO describes traditional medicine as the sum total of indigenous knowledge, skills and…
Q1) How can nanotechnology help to enhance socio-economic development in the country? (150 Words/10 Marks) Nanotechnology is a field of scientific research and innovation that deals with particles at nanoscale size (from 1-100 nanometre). The material at nanoscale is believed to show different/distinct properties in terms of its physiochemical, biological, mechanical, optical, and electronic characteristics….
Q1) Elucidate the contribution of women in the fields of science & technology. How can we incentivize more women to enter the scientific fields? (250 Word/15 Marks) Various factors such as different social expectations, primary care giver role, discrimination at work place, career breaks due to pregnancy etc. have traditionally restricted women from getting their…
Q1) Why is graphene considered material of the future? Suggest measures to help India become a frontrunner in the incoming graphene-age? (150 Words/10 Marks)
Q1) What does the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme seek to achieve? What are the key challenges to its successful implementation? (250 Words/15 Marks) Production Linked Incentive is a scheme that offer companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in India. It was launched in year 2020-21 under Make-in-India to promote growth of domestic…
Q1) Analyze the opportunities and challenges associated with the textile sector, with special reference to the PM MITRA scheme. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Textile sector refers to the set of industries that are involved in research, design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of textiles. The opportunities for India arising from textile sector can be seen from:…
Q1) Ambitious economic reforms are understandably contentious, inherently challenging, and seldom flawless, yet undeniably essential. In this perspective, analyze the reasons for the success of 1991 economic reforms and discuss the challenges in implementing economic reforms today. (250 Words/15 Marks) The 1991 economic reforms refer to the landmark changes in the industrial and external trade policies of…
Q1) The trajectory of India’s future growth is contingent on leveraging the potential of and minimizing the concerns associated with Digital Physical Infrastructure (DPI). Explain with suitable illustrations. (250 Words/15 Marks) Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) refers to the technological infrastructure, platforms, and services that are established and maintained by governments or public entities to enable…
