Month: June 2023

Topic: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; 7. A a moral compass acts as a guiding force, offering an objective standard for individuals to assess and address their ethical or moral weaknesses. Elaborate. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General …

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Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators 6. Buddhist ethics are based on the teachings and principles of Buddhism, which emphasize the cultivation of wisdom, compassion, and moral conduct. Discuss. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: plato.stanford.edu Why the question: The question is part of the …

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Topic: Disaster and disaster management. 5. Understanding the link between deforestation, ecological challenges, and the severity of landslides is essential in developing comprehensive strategies to reduce the risks and impacts of these disasters. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of …

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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment 4. Climate engineering remains a topic of debate and ongoing research. While it offers potential as a tool to address global warming, its risks and uncertainties should be carefully assessed, and it should not be considered a substitute for comprehensive emissions reduction and sustainable practices. Critically …

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Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. 3. In recent years, policymakers have increasingly prioritized the poverty-reducing aspects of inclusive growth rather than focusing solely on economic growth itself. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Hindustan Times Why the question: The article reports that Uttar Pradesh (UP), a state in India, has observed …

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Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 2. Continuation and adherence to the Black Sea Grain Initiative are crucial to sustain its positive effects on food security and stability in the agricultural market across the world. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: reuters.com Why the …

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Topic:  Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. 1. The Pacific Ring of Fire accounts for around 75% of the world’s active volcanoes and is prone to major earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to the tectonic forces at play in this region. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Times of …

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