Page-116 of UPSC Questions
Why there is a need to pass public procurement laws in India?
There has been a valid concern raised by the Supreme Court of India against the write proceedings against the award of tenders. The Court stated that nearly every tender big or small stands challenged in routine. India has glaring inadequacies ..
What are rossy waves? Discuss the role played by them in shaping the climate of the earth.
Rossy waves refer to Polar jet streams that encircle both poles and blue at an altitude of 8 to 13 km above Earth. Features: Stronger in summer. Anticlockwise circulation. Aided and guided by Coriolis force. Role in climate of earth: ..
The problem of trafficking of women and children is huge in India, highlight the factors behind it and steps taken in recent times to combat it.
Trafficking is a crime under IPC in which people, especially women and children, are transported from one region to another illegally for exploitation. Factors that contribute to trafficking: Social factors poverty Poor socio-economic conditions. Economic factors Lack of alternate employment ..
Explain delegated legislation and administrative adjudication. Also discuss issues associated with them.
The Delegated legislation refers to the executive government assuming vast legislative powers through a wide legislation and framing rules which endow it with wide powers. The Administrative adjudication refers to administrators doing judicial pronouncements through their powers. Both delegated legislation ..
The Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs) have not been able to achieve the objectives for which they were given constitutional status even after 30 years. Enumerate the reasons behind the problem and suggest measures to tackle it.
The concept of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), as a form of local government has existed in India from centuries in one form or another. But it was given its present form by giving it a constitutional status by the 73rd ..
Is Right to Internet a Fundamental Right ?
It was Finland who went ahead to legislate the right to broadband, although in practice it was to achieve a universal service obligation requiring all telecom companies to provide residents with a line of at least 1 Mbps. A number ..
Sweden is one of the world’s oldest monarchies. Write a note on the areas of cooperation and their potential between India and Sweden.
The diplomatic ties between India and Sweden date back to the year 1949. The two countries cooperate widely in regional and international and share an excellent relationship. Sweden supports India’s membership of the expanded United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the ..
What do you understand by precision Farming? Discuss the key challenges to Precision Farming in India.
Precision Farming is the precise application of agricultural inputs based on soil, weather, and crop requirement in order to enhance sustainable productivity, quality, and profitability. It uses the latest technologies i.e. remote sensing, global positioning system, and geographical information system ..
Government has mandated all indigenous producers of Urea to produce 100% of urea as Need coated urea only. What are advantages of Need Coated Urea? Examine.
Hint: Neem coating leads to more gradual release of urea, helping plants gain more nutrients and resulting in higher yields. Lower underground water contamination due to leaching of urea. Neem serves as a natural insecticide. Collection of neem seeds is ..
"Agricultural produce undergoes a series of exchanges from one hand to another before it finally reaches the consumer."With this reference discuss the facilities needed for efficient agricultural marketing?
Hint: The following basic facilities are required by a farmer. Proper storing facilities. Holding capacity – to wait till best prices are fetched. Adequate and cheap transport facilities so that he is able to reach Mandi rather than disposing it ..