24 May 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) What are Biofuels and its types? Enumerate the challenges in biofuel adoption. To what extent can the Global Biofuels Alliance help in addressing these challenges?
(250 Words/15 Marks)
Q1) Historical and cultural affinities between India and Nepal create a strong foundation for cooperation in various sectors, but the bilateral ties remain mired in suspicion and mistrust. Elucidate. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS “Ours is a ‘Roti-Beti ka Sambandh’ – a bond of family and kinship.” – Smt. Sushma Swaraj on India- Nepal ties. India…
Q1) What do you understand by ‘Good Governance’? Highlight the key barriers to good governance in India and the measures required to overcome such barriers. (150 Words/10 Marks) Answer: Good governance, as per UNDP, involves mechanisms, processes, and institutions through which citizens articulate their interests, exercise legal rights, meet their obligations, and mediate differences….
Q1) What are the primary challenges faced in managing Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in India? Evaluate the role of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants in creating a more effective solid waste management paradigm. (250 Words/15 Marks) Municipal solid waste (MSW) refers to the waste generated by households and non-industrial activities in urban areas. Although, not as hazardous…
Q1) The Himalayan region has significant mineral resources, but realizing their potential has its own set of challenges. Discuss in light of recent finding of lithium reserves in Jammu & Kashmir. (250 Words/ 15Marks) ANSWER Himalayas formed as a result of continent-continent convergence are a source of significant mineral resources. The mapping of the mineral…
Q1) “That which is not good for the bee-hive cannot be good for the bees.”- Marcus Aurelius (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS e face a choice between a social reality where people would accept modest sacrifices for a common good (beehive) and one where people steadfastly protect individual rights (bees). The common good of ‘beehive’ is…
Q1) Despite various efforts, a lasting solution to the insurgency in the north-eastern region of India remains elusive. Analyse the reasons behind the continuation of insurgency in the region. Also, suggest effective measures to tackle it. (250 Words/15 Marks)