Page-136 of UPSC Questions
Despite being the most peaceful border in Asia, the Indo-Nepal border is not free of critical problems. Discuss while suggesting way forward.
The Treaty of Sugauli delineate the boundary between India and Nepal. The Nepal-India Joint Technical Boundary Committee is working for the past 21 years in chalking out a boundary between both the states. India and Nepal has two broad issues ..
The introduction of Sections 70A and 70B in IT Act, 2000 had brought in some corrective measures in India's cyber security establishments. Few years down the line, do you think that these measures have been implemented in letter and spirit? Discuss critically.
Section 70A of the IT Act 2000 mentions about National Nodal Agency with respect to Critical Information Infrastructure Protection. Section 70B of the IT Act 2000 mentions about the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team which shall serve as the national ..
Draw out a comparison between Savannah and steppe types of climate in terms of economic and geographical aspects.
Savannah and steppe are both global climatic and ecosystem versions, characterised mainly by presence of grasslands and rarity of trees and forests. Savannah type: Geography- Tropical grasslands. Found in subtropical Africa and South America. Long, wet summers. Short, dry winters. ..
“The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act 2001 not only gives intellectual property protection to the plant breeders, but also upholds the legal space for farmers to save, use, exchange and sell the farm saved seeds.”Discuss citing salient features of the act.
The Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act, 2001 was enacted by the act of the Parliament of India that intended to establish an effective system for the protection of varieties of plants, rights of farmers and plant breeders. ..
What is Stampede? Why are humans prone to stampede?
Human Stampedes are sudden rush of a crowd of people usually resulting in many injuries and deaths. Most deaths during stampede occur due to suffocation and trampling. Stampedes can occur in different situations such as religious congregations and processions; food ..
In what ways did the Marshall Plan, the dividing of Berlin, the communist takeover of power in Czechoslovakia, and the formation of NATO contribute to the development of the Cold War?
The Marshall Plan which was announced in 1947, it was an extension of Truman Doctrine. Financial help was provided by the US to the states who want to be free and resisting the subjugation by armed forces. Marshall introduced the ..
Examine the factors that led to development of two genres of Imperial Mughal art and Provincial Mughal art during the medieval India.
Mughal courtiers and the provincial officers were inspired by their overlords and therefore started patronizing the artists trained in the Mughal technique of painting. The artists with inferior merits lost their jobs and sought employment in the provinces. Thus, during ..
Discuss the composition and functions of the GST Council as proposed in the Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, 2014.
Model Answer: GST Council will be a constitutional body established by president of India. It’s composition will be as follows: Chairman – Union Finance Minister Minister of State (Finance) Finance Minister as member from each state The meetings of the ..
Give an account of the deposits of different types of minerals found in ocean relief across the world.
As per a recent INCOIS report, ocean winds in India’s coastal areas can suffice our energy requirements for next hundred years. Global distribution: Indian Ocean bed- Polymetallic nodules, e.g. Nickel, cobalt, molybdenum. Poly sulphide minerals. Arctic Ocean- Hydrocarbon abundance, e.g. ..
The reforms and decision-making of government can be greatly improved and accelerated with the help of cabinet committees. Critically evaluate.
The Cabinet committees refer to the group comprised of PM and select council of ministers, who collectively take key executive decisions. The 44th amendment made the president, bound by cabinet advice. Role Performed: All central government decisions are taken by ..