Mains Test Series Tertiary and Quaternary Activities Q. Discuss the potential of tertiary sector industries to drive economic growth in India. The tertiary sector is also known as the service sector, defined as a wide range of activities of the economy that involves the provision of service to businesses as well as final consumers. Tertiary…
Mains Test Series Primary and Secondary Activities Q. The food processing industry in India has emerged as a boon to the agricultural sector. Discuss. Answer. Food processing can be defined as transforming raw agricultural produce into food using chemical and mechanical processes. India’s food processing industries include grains, edible oils, fruits, vegetables, seafood, poultry, and…
Mains Test Series Human Development Q. Critically examine India’s poor performance in human development indicators despite high economic growth. Answer: Introduction- Human development is defined as expanding people’s freedom and opportunities and improving their well-being. It can be measured in terms of life expectancy, education, and per capita income. Human development indices (HDI) are part…
Mains Test Series Population and Human Settlements Q. Write a Short note on Jarawas, Todas and Santhals. The Jarawa The Jarawas are indigenous people of the Andaman and Nicobar Island and is home to the Negrito tribe (Jarawa). Location: They primarily live in South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands, with a total population of 240…
The Hindu Editorial 14-September-2023 Daily Current Affairs For UPSC ,The Hindu Editorial Summary Facebook-f Twitter Youtube The complex path to biofuel sustainability Context: Recently concluded G20 summit where India initiated “Global Biofuel Alliance”. This summit is expected to strengthen the development of sustainable biofuels. In this article writer showcasing the importance of the generation of…
Mains Test Series Soil and Natural Hazards Q. Both causes and consequences of the urban and rural floods are different. Discuss. (150 words) Introduction: A flood is overflowing the usual confines of a stream or other body of water or accumulating water over areas that are not usually submerged. Floods are not exclusive to rain….
Mains Test Series Vegetation Q. Critically examine the impact of wasteland development on the food, fodder and fuel supply in the country. (150 word) Introduction: Wastelands are uncultivated, non-forested land left fallow for more than five years. Generally barren hilly terrains, saline/alkaline lands, deserts, ravines, etc., which cannot be brought under cultivation with the existing…
Mains Test Series Indian Climate – Monsoon system Q. How much can the changing nature of the Indian Monsoon be attributed to human Intervention? (150 words) Introduction: The Monsoon is a seasonal wind that reverses its direction with the changing of season. It is a phenomenon unique to only South and South-East Asia. More than…
Mains Test Series India’s drainage system Q. Do you think there is a need to remove the distinction between groundwater and surface water resources for effective conservation and management? (150 words) Introduction: According to the NITI Aayog’s composite water management index, 75% of households in India do not have access to drinking water on their…
Mains Test Series India – Location, Structure and Physiography Q1. Examine the need for the economic and strategic development of India’s Islands. Introduction: India has two island groups, one in the Bay of Bengal (Andaman and Nicobar archipelago) and the other in the Arabian Sea (Lakshadweep Island). With the formation of organisations such as the…