Topic: population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies;
2. The greatest and most fundamental challenge of the new decade is to adjust to a world population of 8.4 billion people eager to achieve higher standards of living, while minimizing the negative impact of human activity on the environment. Comment. (250 words)
Reference: Social Problems in India by Ram Ahuja
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
To bring out the challenges we face as a result of increasing population as we well as diminishing ecology.
Directive:
Comment- here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by giving context as to the twin challenge we face in the upcoming decade – Increasing problems as well as its impact on the environment.
Body:
Elaborate upon how there is growing evidence that population growth, combined with economic development, rising standards of living and a higher level of consumption has resulted in changing patterns of land use, increased energy use and the depletion of natural resources, with signs of climate change and environmental degradation more visible than ever before.
The access to resources for growing numbers of people, eradicate poverty, reduce social and economic inequality and end unsustainable patterns of consumption and production, while safeguarding the environment is another issue.
Talk about some opportunities which can be harnessed from the above such as declines in mortality and fertility, which will alter the age structure of populations in ways that, at various stages of the demographic transition, may prove to be either a boost or an additional challenge to the achievement of inclusive and sustainable economic Integrating population issues into sustainable development growth. Migration can contribute to sustainable development by expanding economic opportunities, reducing poverty, addressing labour markets imbalances and accelerating the diffusion of new ideas and technologies.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
