What are Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES)? Evaluate the feasibility of PES projects in India for conserving and sustainable use of bio-diversity.

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. What are Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES)? Evaluate the feasibility of PES projects in India for conserving and sustainable use of bio-diversity. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Hindu Why the question: Incentives for biodiversity protection and sustainable use include biodiversity-relevant taxes, fees, levies, …

Can the complete privatization of state-owned banks be the panacea to all the aliments that affect the public sector banks (PSBs)? Critically analyse.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 4. Can the complete privatization of state-owned banks be the panacea to all the aliments that affect the public sector banks (PSBs)? Critically analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India Why the question: A clamour for complete privatization of state-owned banks seems …

Traditionally dominated by the trade, energy and Diaspora ties, the India-UAE relationship has been growing substantially in the security arena. Analyse.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 3. Traditionally dominated by the trade, energy and Diaspora ties, the India-UAE relationship has been growing substantially in the security arena. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India Why the question: Prime Minister Narendra …

An artistic movement of great importance flourished under the aegis of the Pallava rulers of Kanchi and they are credited with having building some of the outstanding temples and sculptures. Discuss.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 2. An artistic movement of great importance flourished under the aegis of the Pallava rulers of Kanchi and they are credited with having building some of the outstanding temples and sculptures. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: …

As a source of identity, cultural heritage is a valuable factor for empowering local communities and enabling vulnerable groups to participate fully in social and cultural life. Elaborate.

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. As a source of identity, cultural heritage is a valuable factor for empowering local communities and enabling vulnerable groups to participate fully in social and cultural life. Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Insights …