Page-154 of UPSC Questions

Discuss the distinct features of Cheriyal Scroll Paintings which make it worthy of protection by Geographical Indications Registry.

This school of painting originated from Cheriyal, a place situated in Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh. It is a modernized and stylized version of Nakashi art. A rich...

June 17, 2023

India is vulnerable to cyber threats and has devised various policies to secure its cyberspace. However, there are several lacunae that need to be addressed to make India safe from cyber threats. Critically examine.

India has 14500km of boundary including 7500km of maritime international borders, faced by a variety of security threats. Also, recent rise in cyber-attacks poses a new frontier. India:...

June 16, 2023

Given the nature of air pollution crisis in India, certain context-specific solutions are required to tackle it comprehensively. Discuss.

According to IQ air report 2021, 9 out of 10 most polluted cities in terms of air pollution are in India. Nature of air pollution crisis: Agricultural sector...

June 16, 2023

India has become the diabetes capital of the world, explain how bad is the situation and how India has reached this point.

1 in 6 people with diabetes is from India. These numbers place India on the 2nd spot among the top 10 countries for people with diabetes. With an...

June 16, 2023

Explain the Chagos Islands dispute giving reference to the International Court of Justice viewpoint on same.

The Chagos Islands are home to the U.S. military base of Diego Garcia. Britain detached the Chagos Islands from Mauritius in 1965. From 1967 to 1973, some 1,500...

June 16, 2023

Present the SWOT analysis of Aadhar Enabled Biometric Identification Systems with respect to benefit of transfers in all government schemes. Are there any better alternatives? Discuss.

Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Identification systems have come to cripple the life of many in marginalised sections as it is a pre-requisite at every electronic point of sale to...

June 16, 2023

Right to clean air is part of right to health. Does the right to clean air entail regulations on burning fire crackers on Diwali? Discuss and argue if the recent SC verdict on firecrackers is a breach of freedom of religious practices.

Apex court in landmark M. C Mehta v. Kamal Nath case ruled that basic components of environment like air, water are essential for healthy life and therefore can’t...

June 16, 2023

Describe three landforms each created due to (1) endogenous (2) exogenous forces.

Landforms created due to endogenetic forces: Fold Mountains Fold mountains are formed due to folding of crustal rocks by compressive force generated by endogenetic forces. These are the...

June 16, 2023

"From a biological being to a societal being is a long journey". What are the factors that contribute towards this successful journey?

The young baby born is a biological being without the shuoor, or the conscientiousness of society -right and wrong. The baby gradually grows in the family learning the names...

June 16, 2023

"Discuss the origin and key state and non-state players in the insurgency in Kashmir, while throwing light upon India's response to insurgency."

Key Players in Kashmir Insurgency: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF): The JKLF was one of the main insurgent groups in Kashmir in 1990s.Despite its initial violence against...

June 16, 2023