Introduction: Explain geospatial and give context of geospatial ecosystem in India. Body: Write the opportunities of geospatial sector. Write the challenges of geospatial sector. Conclusion: Give a way forward Geospatial refers to any data that is indicated by or related to a geographic location. Geospatial technology collects and analyzes geospatial data. India has a robust… Continue reading [Answered] India has a robust ecosystem in geospatial, however, the full benefits have yet to percolate to the public. In this context, discuss the challenges and opportunities of geospatial sector in the country?
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Our stimulus should act on consumer confidence
News There has been a lot of emphasis on Infrastructure development for reviving economic growth, however the more potent tool that is consumer demand has not got much attention. How is consumer demand tracked and what are its recent statistics? Reserve Bank of India’s Survey-based index tracks consumer demand. Its latest round shows an increase… Continue reading Our stimulus should act on consumer confidence
Zooming in on the potential of India’s geospatial sector
News It has been one year since the new guidelines for the geospatial sector were introduced and there have been many positive developments due to this. The investment in the geospatial sector has increased significantly and there is a positive response from the private industry as well. What is the status of geospatial sector in… Continue reading Zooming in on the potential of India’s geospatial sector
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 14, 2022
Good Morning Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 3 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 14, 2022
[Answered] Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population. Listing down the reasons for high undertrial prisoners suggest remedial measures.
Introduction: Give context of rising number of under trials in India. Body: Write the reasons behind the high number of under trials in India. Suggest remedial measures. Conclusion: Write effect of high number of under trials and need of solutions. An undertrial is an unconvicted prisoner who is on trial in a court of law.… Continue reading [Answered] Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population. Listing down the reasons for high undertrial prisoners suggest remedial measures.
[Answered] Explain the need to adopt Climate Smart Agriculture practices to make Indian agriculture sustainable.
Introduction: Explain Climate Smart Agriculture. Body: Explain the need to adopt climate smart agriculture in Indian context. Conclusion: Give a way forward Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is an approach that helps guide actions to transform agri-food systems towards green and climate resilient practices. CSA aims to achieve three main objectives: Sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes. … Continue reading [Answered] Explain the need to adopt Climate Smart Agriculture practices to make Indian agriculture sustainable.
[Answered] ‘Combative federalism is anathema to the Constitution which prescribes cooperation and collaboration between the Centre and the States’. Analyse in the light of recent friction in Centre-State relations.
Introduction: Give a background of federal relations in India. Body: Explain the friction between Centre and States in Legislative, administrative and financial domains giving examles. Conclusion: Explain the need to achieve cooperative federalism and give a way forward. The constitution makers of India envisaged a federal structure for the Indian polity, where the States function… Continue reading [Answered] ‘Combative federalism is anathema to the Constitution which prescribes cooperation and collaboration between the Centre and the States’. Analyse in the light of recent friction in Centre-State relations.
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 12, 2022
Good Morning Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 3 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Feb 12, 2022
[Answered] What do you understand by Compulsory Licensing under the TRIPS regime? Do you think that a TRIPS waiver on IP Rights would be able to ensure vaccine equity and plug the access gap for COVID-19 vaccines?
Introduction: Explain Compulsory licensing w.r.t. TRIPS agreement. Body:. Write how will compulsory licensing will help in achieving vaccine equity. Also provide the concerns related with compulsory licensing. Suggest some measures to mitigate those concerns. Conclusion: Conclude explaining the need of vaccine equity. The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) was negotiated in… Continue reading [Answered] What do you understand by Compulsory Licensing under the TRIPS regime? Do you think that a TRIPS waiver on IP Rights would be able to ensure vaccine equity and plug the access gap for COVID-19 vaccines?
[Answered] What is Nuclear Fusion? What are the major challenges in harnessing energy from the nuclear fusion process? Briefly comment on the progress made in this regard.
Introduction: Explain the process of nuclear fusion. Body: Write the challenge in harnessing fusion energy. Write the progress of efforts in harnessing the fusion energy. Conclusion: Conclude contextually. Nuclear Fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier one while releasing massive amounts of energy. For nuclear fusion,… Continue reading [Answered] What is Nuclear Fusion? What are the major challenges in harnessing energy from the nuclear fusion process? Briefly comment on the progress made in this regard.
