Page-301 of UPSC Questions

"The sculpture at Ajanta Caves despite being among the finest ever created in India, has often not given the attention it deserves."Evaluate.

The paintings of Ajanta are known to be the fountainhead of all the classic paintings of Asia. Ajanta’s paintings occupy the pre-eminent position in the mural traditions of Asia. However, its sculpture, among the finest ever created in India, is ..

How the IPDS, DDUGJY and UDAY schemes are different from each other? Discuss their objectives in power sector of India.

IPDS, DDUGJY and UDAY are 3 schemes launched by Modi government in the power sector. IPDS (Integrated Power Development Scheme) is basically a new avatar of R-APDRP scheme in which funds are provided for reduction of AT&C losses, upgradation of ..

India is becoming increasingly urban, but simultaneously the number of the urban poor is also increasing. Discuss the problems that the urban poor face. Also, discuss the measures that can be taken to face this challenge.

India is one of the fastest developing countries in the world. Urban areas have contributed most to this development. 31 % of the Indian population lives in urban areas. However, most of our urban population is poor and not well ..

The Discussion of Women’s reservation should occupy the mainstream to challenge patriarchy and deal with the society. Comment.

The year 2019 saw the highest number of women MPs in Lok Sabha, which is a mere 14%. It is below the already low global average of 24%. The Inter-Parliamentary Union Report shows that India fares poorer than countries like ..

How the Mo Sarkar provides for enhancing the accountability of governance?

On the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the government of Odisha launched the Mo Sarkar programme to enhance the accountability of governance. About the Programme In the initial phase of the programme Chief Minister himself will be ..

Analyse the concerns regarding Public procurement and steps taken by the Government to improve the system of procurement.

Public procurement is the purchase by governments and state-owned enterprises of goods, services and works. There are many inequities and illegalities in public procurement. All of them must be tackled to improve the system. �Concerns: There are many Charges of ..

What are your views about the recently announced plans by India to establish a space station?

Indian Space Research Organization has surprised the world with its recent announcement stating that it will set up its own space station in next five years. This will be separate from the International Space Station which is orbiting the planet. ..

There has been an explosion of graffiti artists in the country over last decade. Do you think it has the potential to acquire an anti-establishment stance in a country like India?

People of India are familiar with graffiti concept but the latter has never been used in the form of its original sense here. It is seen as an art movement evolving around the urban pockets of India. There has been ..

What caused Elphinstone Road stampede? How this tragedy exposes the problems suburban railway and urban infrastructure of Mumbai?

The tragedy occurred on September 29, 2017 when a narrow bridge connecting Elphinstone Road and Parel stations got overloaded with commuters. The overcrowding of commuters was due to two reasons. First, it began raining and the commuters stopped at the ..

To what extent, the functions of Inter-state Council, Zonal Councils and NITI Aayog overlap with each other? In what areas? Explain.

ISC is a constitutional body (article 263), Zonal councils are statutory bodies and NITI Aayog is a non-statutory, non constitutional, advisory body. The functional overlap between these is as follows: Co-operative federalism: All three bodies are aimed at increasing co-operation ..