Month: November 2023

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.  Q4. “Green Growth is not an option, it’s a necessity for India’s biological wealth”. Explain the statement in the context of measures taken in this year’s budget. (10M)  Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General Studies Paper – …

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Topic: Governance: Criminal Justice System Q3. How do the proposed Bills, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, address the modern concepts of jurisprudence in the criminal justice system? (15M) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: Recently, the Government has introduced three Bills to replace the core laws, i.e., …

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Topic: Polity: State Legislature and governor Q2. Explain the concept of gubernatorial procrastination and its impact on governance in India. (10M) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The Supreme Court, in response to a writ petition by the Punjab government, has established that Governors cannot indefinitely withhold assent to Bills passed by a …

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Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity Q1. What defines an “earthquake swarm”? Elucidate the recent occurrence of an “earthquake swarm” in Iceland, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. (10M) Reference: Indian Express Why the question: Thousands of earthquakes are shaking Iceland, raising concerns of an imminent volcanic eruption. Key Demand of the question: …

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