Q1) Elucidate the contribution of women in the fields of science & technology. How can we incentivize more women to enter the scientific fields? (250 Word/15 Marks) Various factors such as different social expectations, primary care giver role, discrimination at work place, career breaks due to pregnancy etc. have traditionally restricted women from getting their…
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) What does the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme seek to achieve? What are the key challenges to its successful implementation? (250 Words/15 Marks) Production Linked Incentive is a scheme that offer companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in India. It was launched in year 2020-21 under Make-in-India to promote growth of domestic…
Q1) Analyze the opportunities and challenges associated with the textile sector, with special reference to the PM MITRA scheme. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Textile sector refers to the set of industries that are involved in research, design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of textiles. The opportunities for India arising from textile sector can be seen from:…
Q1) Ambitious economic reforms are understandably contentious, inherently challenging, and seldom flawless, yet undeniably essential. In this perspective, analyze the reasons for the success of 1991 economic reforms and discuss the challenges in implementing economic reforms today. (250 Words/15 Marks) The 1991 economic reforms refer to the landmark changes in the industrial and external trade policies of…
Q1) The trajectory of India’s future growth is contingent on leveraging the potential of and minimizing the concerns associated with Digital Physical Infrastructure (DPI). Explain with suitable illustrations. (250 Words/15 Marks) Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) refers to the technological infrastructure, platforms, and services that are established and maintained by governments or public entities to enable…
Q1) Elaborating upon the significance of the logistics sector, analyse the role of the National Logistics Policy (NLP), 2022 in addressing sectoral challenges. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Logistics refers to the process coordinating and moving resources, including materials, equipment, people etc. India ranks 38th in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2023. Significance of logistics…
Q1) Discuss the role of infrastructure development in driving socio-economic change. How can the need of efficiency be matched with the concerns for safety? (250 Words/15 Marks) Infrastructure is the set of physical and digital facilities which are vital for the growth and development of the country. Investment in infrastructure is a driver for socio-economic…
Q1) Comment on the achievements and failures of land reforms. (150 Words/10 Marks) Land reforms refers to programmes and measures meant for effective ownership and use of land for the benefit of agrarian economy. The basic purpose of land reforms is to reduce inequalities in landholding and to increase farm productivity. The achievements of land…
Q1) Why has the growth in the Food Processing Sector remained subpar in the country? What measures can be taken to break this status-quo? (250 Words/15 Marks) Food Processing Industry (FPI) is a sector where raw edible products from agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries etc., are processed through industrial processes into high value-added products. India’s status…