NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same. Topic: population and associated issues. 1. The falling Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in the country …
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Topic: factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India). 2. Industries and firms agglomerate to leverage cost efficiencies and enhance productivity through proximity to suppliers, customers, and infrastructure. Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question …
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Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 6. The widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India faces several key challenges. Addressing these challenges is essential to overcome the barriers to EV adoption and pave the way for a cleaner and more sustainable transportation future in India. Evaluate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Kolkata Metro Railway, India’s first metro system built by Indian Railways, has decided to replace its steel third rail with a composite aluminium third rail. This move aligns Kolkata Metro with prestigious international metro systems like those in London, Moscow, Berlin, Munich, and Istanbul, which have …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: Reuters Context: China’s recent devastating floods have raised questions about the effectiveness of its “sponge city” initiative launched in 2015 to reduce urban flood risks. What is a “sponge city”? A “sponge city” is an urban initiative that employs nature-based solutions like permeable surfaces, canals, ponds, and wetland …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice/ Governance Source: Financial express Context: Five key social sector departments – health, women and child development, rural development and panchayat raj, education, and housing and urban affairs – have joined the PM Gati Shakti Scheme, aimed at cutting India’s logistical costs Implementing agency: DPIIT (Department for promotion of …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure Source: The Indian Express Context: With the latest edition of the Vande Bharat train, India made a huge leap into the future of mass transportation. However, it has also raised questions, as the poor may not be able to afford these trains. Examples of skewed priorities of new …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. How does infrastructure play a role in transformation of economy leading to economic development? Discuss the policies of the government aimed at providing major infrastructural push in the recent years. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Developments in Science and Technology. Context: The Union Government has constituted an expert panel to probe the recent series of battery explosions in electric vehicles (EVs). Reasons for the recent increase in demand for electric vehicles: Concern over climate change. Cost of Li-ion (Lithium-ion) battery technology has decreased. …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: 61 applications, for projects involving total investment of Rs 19,077 crore, have been approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for textiles. These projects are expected to result in …
Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer? MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday General Studies – 1 Topic: geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and …
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. Sagarmala project provides opportunity for improving carrying capacity and developing ports as a key contributor to economic growth. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insightsonindia Why the question: Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper …
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 4. Overcoming bottlenecks in development of road infrastructure is key to having a seamless supply chain and reducing cost of logistics. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: InstaPedia Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 …
Introduction: As the Covid pandemic continues to wage on, people have started prioritising their health over most things. This pandemic, especially during the Delta wave, exposed several gaps in the healthcare system and infrastructure. In view of these challenges, the government announced various policies like PLI scheme for domestic manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Infrastructure- Roadways. Context: In a thrust towards incentivising new age technologies and fulfil the pledged taken at COP26 to reduce its carbon emissions to net-zero by the year 2070, India is aggressively promoting the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs). Aim: India aims to switch 30 percent of private …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: The Ministry of Textiles has said that it will accept applications from January 1 for the Production Linked Scheme for Textiles announced in September this year. About the Scheme: The …
Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy Context: This initiative was announced on the second day of COP26 by India and the United Kingdom to tap solar energy and have it travel seamlessly across borders. About the initiative: The initiative brings together the International Solar Alliance and the UK’s green grid initiative and complements India’s focus …
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. The post-pandemic commodities boom and efforts to reduce coal mining to tackle the climate crisis have driven global coal prices sky high. Analyse the causes for the impending Coal crisis in India and necessary steps to mitigate it. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Economic Times …
