Page-107 of UPSC Questions

The growing focus on climate change policy in India is not matched by an equivalent level of attention to environment related institutional structure. Critically examine the key features and issues around Institutional framework for Climate Change Policy in India.

Some of the issues in relation to the institutional framework on Climate Change Policy of India are: The creation of institutions has been ad hoc. Many criticize the process of institutional creation as lacking in a development-focused approach to climate ..

Assess the reasons why there were no major international conflicts in the 1920s.

The 1920’s was not without conflict but there were no major international conflicts that erupted into war. The reason for this was overwhelmingly the of legacy of the war and the desire of most of the victorious nations never to ..

While elaborating the legal framework towards preventing improper use, insult, or disrespect to the national insignia, critically evaluate the effectiveness of these laws.

The laws that govern the national insignia of India, including the national flag, national emblem, and national anthem, are as follows: Flag Code of India, 2002: The Flag Code of India is a set of rules and regulations that govern ..

Analyze the concerns related with the concept of Data localization. What importance does it hold in context of Indian society?

Data localization is the process of�storing data on any device that is physically present within the borders of a specific country where the data was generated. It is the process which tells us how data on a nation�s citizens is ..

Why India needs to focus on planning to address the structural deficiencies of Indian economy?

India’s commitment towards development through planning had begun to diminish much before the Planning Commission was formally dismantled in 2014. The diminishing intent towards planning was after the LPG reforms of 1991. As India embraced capitalism with both arms, the state-led ..

Why India needs to bring structural changes in its energy sector? How to address challenges to bring those changes?

As India is emerging as the fastest growing economy of the world, the energy security is of immense importance. Hence, bringing a structural change in the sector becomes a pre-requisite. Why India needs to bring structural changes in the sector? ..

What do you understand by the so called trade distorting subsidies? What is India's stance on such subsidies? Discuss while highlighting India's recent activities in WTO regarding these.

Trade distorting subsidies as per World Trade Organisation are those subsidies given by state that distort the trade severely. For instance agricultural subsidies in the form of Minimum support price which are provided for food security and securing livelihood of ..

Despite the laws advocating 18 and 21 as minimum age for marriages of girls and boys, a substantial proportion of girls and boys are subjected to child marriages in India. Discuss the underlying factors driving child marriages and impacts of the same on Indian society.

India has high incidence of child marriage. UNICEF report suggests that India saw a sharp decline in child marriages over the last ten years with 27 per cent of girls getting married before their 18th birthday as against 47 per ..

To what extent do you agree with the view that the flaws in judicial appointments procedure are key reason behind the credibility crisis in higher judiciary? Discuss.

The judiciary has undermined itself by an apparent inconstancy in the judgment which has dented its authority severely. Irritants in Judicial Credibility There is an apparent absence of mechanism to address the matters of allegation of corruption within itself. The ..

The local self government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance.” Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situatio

Local government in India operates below the state level. It looks after the management of local affairs. It consists of local bodies who have been elected by the local people. India’s introduction with LSG: In India, the idea of democratic ..