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What is the main task of India’s third moon mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that have achieved this task. Introduce the subsystems in the spacecraft launched and explain the role of the Virtual Launch Control Centre’ at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre which contributed to the successful launch from Sriharikota.

Q16. What is the main task of India's third moon mission which could not be achieved in its earlier mission? List the countries that have achieved this task. Introduce the subsystems in the spacecraft launched and explain the role of...

Winning of ‘Hearts and Minds’ in terrorism-affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir.

Q9. Winning of 'Hearts and Minds' in terrorism-affected areas is an essential step in restoring the trust of the population. Discuss the measures adopted by the Government in this respect as part of the conflict resolution in Jammu and Kashmir....

What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is oil pollution particularly harmful for a country like India?

Q8. What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is oil pollution particularly harmful for a country like India? (10m) - Environment & DM Introduction Oil pollution occurs when the liquid form of...

Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage.

Q6. Discuss several ways in which microorganisms can help in meeting the current fuel shortage. (10m) - Science & Tech Introduction According to the International Energy Outlook, World energy consumption is projected to increase by 71 percent from 2003 to...

Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of Al in healthcare?

Q5. Introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). How does AI help clinical diagnosis? Do you perceive any threat to privacy of the individual in the use of Al in healthcare? - Science & Tech Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is...

What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements

Q2. What is the status of digitalization in the Indian economy? Examine the problems faced in this regard and suggest improvements. (10m) - Economy Introduction The Digital India program launched in 2015 brought significant improvements in technology infrastructure that have...

The adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly growing worldwide. How do electric vehicles contribute to reducing carbon emissions and what are the key benefits they offer compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles? 

Q15. The adoption of electric vehicles is rapidly growing worldwide. How do electric vehicles contribute to reducing carbon emissions and what are the key benefits they offer compared to traditional combustion engine vehicles? (15m) - Environment & DM Introduction Electric...

Distinguish between ‘care economy’ and ‘monetized economy’. How can care economy be brought into monetized economy through women empowerment? 

Q12. Distinguish between ‘care economy’ and ‘monetized economy’. How can care economy be brought into monetized economy through women empowerment?  (15m) Economy Introduction The 'care economy' encompasses unpaid and informal caregiving work, often performed by women within households, while the...

What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to farm sector in India? Discuss the issues raised by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to agricultural subsidies. 

Q14. What are the direct and indirect subsidies provided to farm sector in India? Discuss the issues raised by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in relation to agricultural subsidies. (15m) - Agriculture Introduction Agriculture sector’s share in GDP is 17%...

Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions. 

Q13. Explain the changes in cropping pattern in India in the context of changes in consumption pattern and marketing conditions. (15m) - Agriculture Introduction Cropping pattern in India is characterised with changes in time and space. As agriculture in India...