SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY

Question 1  “Reform in EIA is critical for the balance between growth and development, environment and biodiversity”. In the light of the statement analyze the Supreme Court idea of having a national regulator for environmental impact assessment.  (200 words) Source:  http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-03-11/news/48118406_1_clearance-project-proponents-new-regulator  http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-03-11/news/48118469_1_assessment-process-eac-cabinet-secy Question 2 “While applications of induced pluripotent stem cells in stem cell therapy may be …

GENERAL STUDIES – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: POLITY – PRESIDENT;GOVERNOR;STATE ASSEMBLIES; JUDICIARY; DISPUTE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS Question It is true that the courts have wide powers of judicial review of Constitutional and statutory provisions. These powers, however, must be exercised with great caution and self-control. Critically examine.(400 words) Next Topic POLITY – PRESIDENT;GOVERNOR;STATE ASSEMBLIES; JUDICIARY; DISPUTE REDRESSAL MECHANISMS

PHILOSOPHY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: INDIAN PHILOSOPHY – BUDDHISM  Question  Explain the Buddhists’ position of ‘Impermanence’ and show how the idea of Impermanence leads to the theory of momentariness of reality. [UPSC 2013/250 words] Next Topic INDIAN PHILOSOPHY – BUDDHISM

GEOGRAPHY – Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Economic Geography – RESOURCES Question  Write about Karewa deposits and their economic significance. (150 words/CSM 2011) Map Pointing On the outline map of india mark the location of all of the following. Also write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural in not more than 40 words 1. Bhavani 2. Periyar 3.Stanley Reservoir 4.Javadi hills …