Page-110 of UPSC Questions
Why is that despite numerous benefits, the organic farming is not a priority in India? Discuss the issues and challenges.
Organic farming focus on sustainability, it is an agriculture system without the use of synthetically fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators etc. Organic farming can not only improve soil fertility but it can also help in increasing farmers income. However, despite benefits, ..
What is a psychoactive drug? To what extent do you agree with the view that psychoactive drugs like opium and marijuana should be legalised for medical purposes in India? Give reasons to support your viewpoint.
A psychoactive drug is a chemical substance that acts primarily upon the central nervous system where it alters brain function, resulting in temporary changes in perception, mood, consciousness and behavior. The psychoactive drug like opium and marijuana also has therapeutic ..
What are the mandate and functions of UN Women? Explain its various activities towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal-5.
UN Women is a global organization to promote gender Equality and Women Empowerment. It works mainly on five areas To increase women’s leadership and participation; To stop violence against women; To promote women in all aspects of peace and security processes; Enhancing women’s ..
In the last few years, Indian government has qualitatively and quantitatively enriched engagement with the Indian Diaspora. Has it set on a new trend in India's foreign policy also? Discuss.
Diaspora refers to people who have migrated from Indian territories to other countries. Currently India has 2nd largest diaspora in the world with 25 million people living in different countries. Largest concentration is in countries like U.K, U.S.A, Middle East ..
The recent declaration of National Political Parties of getting Rs. 102 crore in 2015-16 in donations of more than Rs. 20,000 seems troublesome to many as there are allegations that parties are deliberately avoiding complete disclosure of income source. This fact also manifests the immediate need to amend the Representation of People Act 1951 to lower the Rs. 20,000 limit. Do You Agree with the above argument. List reasons of your support/dissent.
Section 29C of the Representation of People Act, 1951 mandates that political parties need to submit their contribution details in excess of Rs 20,000 received from any person or company to the Election Commission of India annually, in order to ..
Discuss the circumstances in which Company School of Paintings developed in India. Enumerate its salient features and subjects.
During the later part of the 18th century, the British East India Company had firmly established its political dominion in India. A large number of employees of the East India Company arrived in India and as they accommodated themselves here, ..
What are the ecological and economical challenges faced by Indian agriculture today? Discuss critically.
The major environment challenges faced by Indian agriculture include how to conserve our basic agricultural assets such as land, water, and biodiversity and how to make agriculture sustainable. Farming is sensitive to short term and long term climate changes. Both ..
To what extent, Germany was responsible for the outbreak of the First World War?
After the Franco-Prussian war 1871, Germany kept France isolated as Bismarck formed a system of military alliance that did not allow France to form any alliances. But, the mismanagement of alliances initiated formation of counter alliances the Europe got divided ..
What factors led to the amalgamation of the foreign and indigenous styles of architectures in medieval India. Critically examine the outcome of this amalgamation.
Factors led to the amalgamation of the foreign and indigenous styles There were three important factors which led to the amalgamation of the foreign and indigenous styles of architectures: Muslim rulers had to employ Indian architects and masons Early Muslim ..
The Cashless Economy has its own advantages but Indian Economy continues to be driven by the use of cash. What are the constraints? While throwing light on its advantages, discusswhat steps should be taken to promote Cashless Economy in India.
Cashless Economy is when the flow of cash within an economy is non-existent and all transactions are through electronic channels such as direct debit, credit and debit cards, electronic clearing, and payment systems such as Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), National ..