Q1) “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” In the context of this statement, bring out the ethical issues involved with creating a surveillance state for the sake of national security. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Surveillance state refers to a country whose government…
Q1) It is often said that politics and ethics belong to different worlds. What is your opinion in this regard? Justify your answer with illustration. Also, highlight the consequences of divergence between politics and ethics. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Ethics are a set of principles that help one decide between the right and wrong. Politics…
Q1) What do you understand by theaterisation of commands? Enumerating the impediments in theaterisation for India’s armed forces, discuss the role of Chief of Defence Staff in enhancing the effectiveness of India’s external security response. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The aterisation is a concept that seeks to integrate the capabilities of the three services- army,…
Q1) With the help of the map given below, describe the major internal security threats faced by the country. Suggest a comprehensive security framework to minimize these threats. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Internal security implies maintaining peace, law and order, and protecting the sovereignty, integrity and unity of the country from various internal threats….
Q1) Discuss the socio-economic impact of new developments in science and technology in India since independence. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Right after independence, Pt. JL Nehru recognized that future belongs to those who embrace science and technology. Development of indigenous S&T has been a focus area which resulted in capacities most remarkably in the field…
Q1) The 2023 Nobel Award in Chemistry was awarded for the discovery and synthesis of Quantum dots. How have the developments of quantum dots affected the various sectors over the years? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanoparticles (size around 2-10 nanometers) which exhibit size and composition-dependent optical and electronic (optoelectronic) properties….
Q1) Describe the concept of loss and damage and evaluate its relevance in ensuring climate equity. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS “Loss and damage” can be defined as irreversible economic and non-economic costs being incurred from climate-fuelled weather extremes or impacts. COP-27 has set up a Loss and Damage Fund to deliver vital support to those…
Q1) What role does wetland play in expanding the framework of sustainable development? What are the challenges faced by wetland ecosystem? Discuss the corrective steps required for their effective conservation. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Wetlands are a distinct ecosystem of land areas saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally. Examples include mangroves, peatlands, marshes,…
Q1) What do you understand by Farmers Producer Organisations (FPO’s)? Throwing light upon the various challenges faced by the FPOs, suggest measures to ameliorate the same. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) is a legal entity (cooperative or company) formed voluntarily by farmers for conducting agricultural operations as a group and sharing of…
Q1) National security challenges require sufficiently addressing the concerns of human security. Explain and suggest reforms for the same. (150 Words/10 Marks)