Page-20 of UPSC Questions

India has significantly improved its position as one of the leading countries in the field of renewable energy. However, the contribution of coal-based power generation is not expected to go down substantially in the next few decades. Comment on the statement in the light of increasing demand for power in India.

India has diversified its energy basket with increased focus on renewable energy. However, coal-based power generation is still the mainstay of the power sector in India. Reasons for...

March 1, 2024

Critically analyze the provisions of maternity benefit amendment act 2016. Do you think these provisions will help in bridging gender gap at the workplace?|

The Maternity benefit amendment act 2016 amend the 1961 Act to increase the maternity leave for working women from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for two surviving children....

March 1, 2024

What is the necessity for the government of India to bring its TB and HIV programmes together? Also explain the recently launched "Universal Drug Sensitivity Test" to combat TB in India.

As per WHO’s TB statistics, 2015, India has 2.2 million cases of TB for India out of 9.6 million global cases. One of the major issues in case...

March 1, 2024

Explain in brief the significance of UNSC along with reforms needed at present times. Why India should be given permanent membership to the council?

The United Nations Security Council is one of the organs of the United Nations .It is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security. The Security Council...

March 1, 2024

Highlight the key components of SWAMITVA scheme and its intended benefits. Also, discuss the potential issues in its implementation.

Land records and their digitization is the key to India’s development in various sectors and hence have been emphasized upon by the government. SWAMITVA scheme of government tries...

February 29, 2024

Examine the significance of India-UK free trade agreement (FTA). Also, highlight the factors impeding the conclusion of the India-UK FTA.

A free trade agreement (FTA) is an agreement between two or more nations to reduce barriers of imports and exports among them by significantly reducing or removing government...

February 28, 2024

The Right to Information Act, 2005 has been diluted by the recent amendments and undermined the authority of information commissioners. Critically analyze.

Right to information act 2005 is the cornerstone of right to information under article 21, to the common citizens of India. It has assured and era of transparency...

February 28, 2024

Critically compare the Direct and Indirect Taxes.

Model Answer: Firstly, Direct taxes being progressive in nature results in more equitable distribution of income and wealth, though it might not be always true. Secondly, direct taxes...

February 28, 2024

What do you understand by the so called 5/20 rule prevalent in Civil Aviation Sector in India. Discuss the dissenting views on this rule and current government stand in this context.

5/20 Rule states that before an airline is allowed to fly abroad, it must be at least 5-year-old and must have at least 20 aircraft in its fleet....

February 28, 2024

Non-political appointments, security of tenure and rigorous procedure for removal are some of the measures which were needed to strengthen the institution of judiciary. Comment.

Independent means someone or something which is not dependent on or controlled by others. Independence is thus highly important for a functional judicial system. It is the basic...

February 28, 2024