Page-235 of UPSC Questions

Explain the role of the polar front and the air masses that come in conflict in the polar front zone in the temperature and precipitation cycles of the mid latitude and high latitude climates.

Polar front is an area where cold polar winds meet hot tropical air masses. Temperature of these two air masses is very different and leads to formation of...

March 23, 2023

"Even though the magnitude of impact from trade diversion on India when the TPP is in place can be debated, it is certain that trade and investment diversions hurting the Indian economy is most likely to occur."Discuss how the recent changes in global trade regimes might affect Indian Economy.

Hint: India is not a member of both the trading giants APEC and TPP. With, Trans Pacific Partnership promoting Free Trade Area and aims at liberalizing trade in...

March 23, 2023

Bring out the major differences between a ballistic missile and a cruise missile? Name two ballistic and two cruise missiles of India.

Missile is a weapon that is self-propelled or directed by remote control, carrying conventional or nuclear explosive. There are three broad types of missiles Conventional guided missiles Cruise...

March 23, 2023

How the system treats the whistleblowers is an indication of how ethical the system is. Critically evaluate.

Whistleblower is a person who informs on a person or organization regarded as engaging in an unlawful or immoral activity. Whistleblowers often ignite a spark which will accumulate...

March 23, 2023

Critically discuss the problems arising out of unregulated growth of social media on internet while suggesting mechanisms to address these issues.

Lack of digital literacy together with unregulated growth of social media is posing serious threats to the stability of the society. Various threats include Spreading of fake news...

March 23, 2023

Poverty alleviation programmes in India remain mere showpieces until and unless they are backed up by political will. Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India.

The poverty alleviation program was started in India from the era of Indira Gandhi. The “Garibi Hatao Desh Bachao” plan was formulated during the fifth five-year plan. India...

March 23, 2023

Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.

Pre-colonial India had favorable foreign trade due to excellence in indigenous production. Indian artisans were famous all over the world for their skills.  There was large scale production...

March 23, 2023

Can the economic growth due to credit based consumption without the increase in investment be sustainable? Discuss keeping India in focus.

Consumption led growth is when the consumption increases, which leads to higher demand in the economy while Investment led growth is when private investment is increased, it leads...

March 23, 2023

Should India look at quashing death penalty?

In the case of Chhannu Lal Verma vs the State of Chattisgarh, Justice Kurian Joseph has observed that “the time had come to review the need for the...

March 22, 2023

Do you think preference to 'Made in India cyber security solutions' is justified? Discuss.

In the present era of digital technology, data security is very crucial. One issue with the involvement of the foreign firms in data security is that there are...

March 22, 2023