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How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology play a crucial role in this endeavour?

Q6. How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology play a crucial role in this endeavour? (150 Words) Approach Begin with India’s high energy import dependence and the 2047 energy independence goal, then outline...

The fusion energy programme in India has steadily evolved over the past few decades. Mention India’s contributions to the international fusion energy project – International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). What will be the implications of the success of this project for the future of global energy?

Q5. The fusion energy programme in India has steadily evolved over the past few decades. Mention India’s contributions to the international fusion energy project – International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER). What will be the implications of the success of this...

Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India.

Q4. Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management of agricultural commodities in India. (150 Words) Approach Begin with a brief definition of Agricultural Supply Chain Management (SCM) as the end-to-end coordination of farm produce from input supply to...

Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India.

Q3. Explain the factors influencing the decision of the farmers on the selection of high value crops in India. Approach Begin with the rising importance of high-value crops (HVCs) in India’s agriculture. Explain factors influencing farmers’ choices: profitability, demand shifts,...

What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and bilateralism? How can these challenges be met?

Q2. What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and bilateralism? How can these challenges be met? (10 Marks, 150 Words) Approach Introduction with UNCTAD and WTO...

Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth?

Q.1 Distinguish between the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI) with special reference to India. Why is the IHDI considered a better indicator of inclusive growth? (10 Marks, 150 Words) Approach Begin with mentioning the...

The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of the delicate imbalance of East and West and entanglement of the USA vs. Russo-Chinese alliance. Examine and critically evaluate the East-West policy confrontations in this regard.

Q20. The reform process in the United Nations remains unresolved, because of the delicate imbalance of East and West and entanglement of the USA vs. Russo-Chinese alliance.” Examine and critically evaluate the East-West policy confrontations in this regard. Approach: Begin...

Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India’s foreign policy, and is linked with India’s overarching influence in Middle Eastern countries. How would you integrate energy security with India’s foreign policy trajectories in the coming years?

Q19. “Energy security constitutes the dominant kingpin of India’s foreign policy, and is linked with India’s overarching influence in Middle Eastern countries.” How would you integrate energy security with India’s foreign policy trajectories in the coming years? Approach: Begin by...

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has to address the challenges faced by children in the digital era. Examine the existing policies and suggest measures the Commission can initiate to tackle the issue.

Q18. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has to address the challenges faced by children in the digital era. Examine the existing policies and suggest measures the Commission can initiate to tackle the issue. (15 Marks, 250 Words)...

In contemporary development models, decision-making and problem-solving responsibilities are not located close to the source of information and execution, defeating the objectives of development. Critically evaluate.

Q17. “In contemporary development models, decision-making and problem-solving responsibilities are not located close to the source of information and execution, defeating the objectives of development.” Critically evaluate. (250 Words) Approach: Introduction – Define the problem: effectiveness of development depends on...