Day: September 2, 2022

Topic: Case Study 7. Suppose you are an officer in-charge of implementing a social service scheme to provide support to old and destitute women. An old and illiterate woman comes to you to avail the benefits of the scheme. However, she has no documents to show that she fulfills the eligibility criteria. But after meeting her …

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Topic: Disaster and disaster management. 6. Do you think that Urban flooding which is being witnessed in metropolitan cities across the nation is a man-made disaster? Critically analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: It was near apocalypse beyond the western outskirts of Bengaluru last weekend, as the government’s marquee …

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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. In keeping with the spirit of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the country is taking steps to curb littered and unmanaged plastic waste pollution. Elaborate upon the efforts to eliminate single-use plastics in the country. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu , Insights on …

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Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. 4. The fiscal year 2021–22 ended with a somewhat mixed picture on the trade deficit front. What are its implications on the Indian economy? Enumerate the measures that are needed to bridge the trade deficit. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate …

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