Q. Critically examine the role and powers of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in conducting free and fair elections. Also, highlight the issues regarding the independence and impartiality of the ECI. [38 marks] Ans: Election Commission of India is a permanent and an independent body under ART 324. Art 324 provides that the power
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Earth- A living Planet The Earth is the only known planet in the universe that supports life. That is why we also call it the living planet. Sun is the main source of energy that drives all forms of life and associated processes on the Earth. We may think of the Earth as a geosphere
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Note: This topic is not part of UPSC syllabus. But you should have decent understanding about it. So, go through it once. Origin of earth Galaxies: Galaxies are sprawling space systems composed of dust and countless stars. The number of galaxies cannot be counted – the observable universe may alone contain hundred billion galaxies. Name
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Salient features of world’s physical geography: Introduction Geography is a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth and planets. Geography is an all-encompassing discipline that seeks an understanding of Earth and its human and natural complexities—not merely where objects are, but also how they
Q. “With economic growth, the demand for power in India is only going to increase further.” In light of this discuss how science and technology can help India fulfill its energy needs without jeopardising environmental health? Ans: Rapid economic growth in India requires sufficient and cheap energy to ensure energy security. However, large incremental energy
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Q. What do you mean by Global Warming? How is India contributing in minimising its effects? Comment on saying, “The world would submerge in water in coming future by the mistakes committed by human being of this planet”. Ans: Global Warming: “Global warming is an average increase in the temperature of the atmosphere near the
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Q. Use of petroleum and coal pollutes the air. How can this pollution be reduced. [46 BPSC/2005] Ans: The use of petroleum and coal leads to additionof various unwanted substances like CO2, CO, NOx, hydrocarbons, SO2 etc in the air in a concentration that has an adverse effect on organisms and environment. The types of
Q. What do you understand by environmental pollution? Mention the various kinds of pollutions. Also explain their effects on human health in India. [42 BPSC/2001] Ans: Environmental pollution refers to any undesirable change in the physical, chemical or biological characteristics of our environment, i.e. air, water and soil that may adversely affect humans or other
Q. COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide. However, technological advancements are being availed readily to win over the crisis. Give an account of how technology was sought to aid management of the pandemic. [36 Marks] Ans: Covid-19 pandemic is a far greater social, economic, and political phenomenon than merely a biomedical one. Due to
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Q. The key issues with the present Government in India are “increasing population, degraded natural resources and dwindling farmlands, and greater health risks.” Discuss scientific initiatives for these problems that you would like to apply. [36 Marks] Ans: Since independence India has several achievements to its credit. It is among the fastest growing economy in
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