Topics for Today’s questions:

GS-1        Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone. etc., geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 

GS-2        Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

GS-3        Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment; Agriculture and related issues

GS-4        Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity

Question 1)

 

Q.1 Impact of climate change on Himalaya poses far reaching threats to biodiversity, food, water and energy security of India. Discuss. (15 Marks)

 

Question 2)

Q.2 Religious appeals during elections continue to be practiced despite Supreme Court directives and provisions within Representation of Peoples Act (RPA) 1951 against it. Highlighting the various checks against communalization of politics, discuss why appeals to religions continue to be a part of electioneering. (10 Marks)

Question 3)

Q.3 Solar power sector is not only leading the mitigation efforts against climate change, but the innovations in solar power can also accelerate adaptation of agriculture to a new reality of changed climate. Discuss. (10 Marks)

Question 4)  

Q.4 Some people argue that corruption emanates from the incentive structures within the society, while others see corruption as a purely administrative problem. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer. (10 Marks)

 

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