10 May 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) Why is graphene considered material of the future? Suggest measures to help India become a frontrunner in the incoming graphene-age?
(150 Words/10 Marks)
Q1) Though President of India is the constitutional head of the state, he is only a nominal executive and not a real executive. Comment (150 Words/ 10 Marks) ANSWER In the Indian parliamentary system, the President is the constitutional head of the state and represents the unity of the country. However, the President’s powers and…
Q1) Account for the differences in ocean water density across the globe and its diverse implications. (150 words/10 m) ANSWER The ocean water across the globe differs in density due to the difference in the parameters of salinity and temperature. The variation can be accounted as: Temperature: Figure: thermocline  The temperature of ocean water varies…
Mains Answer Writing 10-october-2023 Q1) The doctrine of Parliamentary sovereignty and judicial supremacy has exerted considerable influence in shaping the constitutional frameworks of India and the USA. Citing relevant case laws discuss the role of the judiciary in influencing the constitutions in these countries. Is the scope of judicial review wider in India? ANSWER: According…
Q1) The role of civil services as an enabler of development and an agent of change is undermined by a lack of political neutrality. Critically examine. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANSWER Political neutrality is the quality of serving the government of the day without any personal political bias. In recent times, inability to function with political…
Q1) Though the constitution seems to incline towards to a unitary form of government, it contains enough provisions that safeguard the autonomy of the states. Elucidate. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS: A federal form of government has powers divided between the Centre and states, whereas a Unitary form of government has powers restricted to the centre….
Q1) India has a pride of place among the comity of nations with strong credentials in the arena of soft power. Identifying the key attributes of India’s soft power, assess the extent to which it has been leveraged in India’s foreign policy matrix. (250 Words/10 Marks) ANS ‘Soft power’ is the ability to persuade others…