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Answer the following in 150 words (10 marks each):
General Studies – 1
Q1. Discuss the social and cultural factors that contributed to the process of second urbanization after the Later-Vedic period. (150 Words)
Q2.Art and Cultural heritage in our country face various risks. Discuss the efforts being taken to protect it, with particular emphasis on Project PARI. (150 words)
Q3. Examine the determinants affecting salt concentrations in marine environments and evaluate why the North Sea, Arabian Sea, and Red Sea demonstrate higher salinity levels. 150 Words
General Studies – 2
Q4. Compare and contrast the major features of the constitutions of India and Britain. (150 words)
Q5. Indus Water Treaty, once considered one of the most successful water-sharing agreements, is facing new challenges. Analyze the statement. Also, discuss the need for revisiting it. (250 Words)
General Studies – 3
Q6. India’s Balance of payments (BoP) has become more resilient due to reforms, yet vulnerabilities have emerged from increased exposure to the global economy through liberalized trade and investment. Analyse. (250 words)
Q7. Transfer of critical technology to developing countries like India is crucial for a sustained partnership and an inclusive future. In this regard, discuss the significance of the US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). What are the hurdles in its implementation? (250 Words)
Q8. Discuss how biosphere reserves balance sustainable development with nature conservation, fostering harmony between humans and nature. (250 Words)
General Studies – 4
Q9. “The purpose of the RTI Act is meant to further good governance but the abuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act has led to paralysis and fear”. Elaborate [10M, 150 words]
Q10. Jyoti, a woman from Maharashtra, comes from a family background entrenched in bureaucracy and politics in Ahmednagar district. Her father, a retired officer from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board now active in politics, and her paternal grandfather, a former senior bureaucrat, contribute to her familial legacy. Jyoti successfully cleared the UPSC exams and subsequently joined the Maharashtra cadre of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Following this, she underwent training in the Pune District. During her probation period in Pune, issues arose when it was discovered that Jyoti had made several requests for privileges typically not granted to probationary officers. These included using her private Audi car fitted with a red-blue beacon light and a VIP number plate, affixing a ‘Maharashtra government’ board to her vehicle, and seeking official car usage, accommodation, an office chamber, and additional staff. The controversy escalated when the Maharashtra government decided to transfer Jyoti from Pune to Washim following complaints of alleged misuse of authority.
Analyse the ethical principles violated and the potential consequences of such behaviour on public perception and administrative integrity.
How should the civil services uphold ethical standards and ensure accountability in addressing such instances of misconduct? [20M, 250 words]
MINI SECURE REVISION TEST -13-07-2024
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