Day: November 4, 2022

Topic: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; 7. A moral compass helps provide an objective standard to help each of us define and address our ethical or moral weaknesses. Elaborate. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications. Why the question: The question is part of …

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Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators 6. Explain the core elements of Buddhist ethics. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: plato.stanford.edu Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Directive: Explain – Give a detailed account …

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Topic: Disaster and disaster management. 5. Landslides are unparalleled catastrophes. Landslides are among the major hydro-geological hazards that affect large parts of India besides the Himalayas. The dangers of not taking ecological challenges related to deforestation seriously is making landslides more catastrophic. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: …

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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 4. Do you think that climate engineering is a good strategy to overcome the challenges posed by global warming? State your opinion. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: en.wikipedia.org Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 …

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Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 3. Policy-makers have given a higher priority to the poverty-reducing properties of inclusive growth rather than growth per se that has resulted in in the reduction of absolute poverty in the past couple of decades. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Indian Express Why the question:  …

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Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 2.  Discuss the importance of Black Sea Grain Initiative. Do you think this can prevent escalating global food prices emanating from supply chain disruptions?  (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: In a move that …

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Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. 1. Throw light on various types of volcanic landforms. Many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes occur around the rim of the Pacific Ocean. Why? (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India Why the question: The ground is shaking and swelling …

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