Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – March 2022 – First week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 1st week
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[Answered] Highlight the present challenges to India’s energy security. What policies must India frame to safeguard its national energy interests?
Mains: GS-III Introduction: Write India’s current status in the energy sector Body: Mention the present challenges to India’s energy security with policies that India must frame to safeguard its national energy interests Conclusion: Give a conclusion India is the fourth-largest energy consumer in the world and is expected to nearly double its energy consumption by 2040. India’s growing energy needs will… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the present challenges to India’s energy security. What policies must India frame to safeguard its national energy interests?
[Answered] What are the determinants of forest fires in Indian forests? Also, analyze the role of tribal and local communities in dealing with forest fires.
Mains: GS-III Introduction: Contextual Introduction. Body: Mention the Determinants of forest fires and the role of tribal and local communities in dealing with forest fires Conclusion: Write certain measures with a conclusion As per India State of Forest Report-2021, 21.71% of the country’s geographical area is under forest and 35.46% of the forest cover is still prone to forest fires.… Continue reading [Answered] What are the determinants of forest fires in Indian forests? Also, analyze the role of tribal and local communities in dealing with forest fires.
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of March 2022 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2022. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 1st week
Strengthen environmental clearances
News: A robust system of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required to find the balance between the environment and development, and to mitigate harm. Many projects are being given environmental clearance, without paying attention to how many should be allowed and in what conditions. What are the changes present EIA process required? First, credible baseline… Continue reading Strengthen environmental clearances
How to handle impact of Ukrainian crisis on India’s energy sector
News: Ukrainian crisis will result in negative effects on Indian energy sector. The article explains how would it effect the Indian economy. Read – How high oil prices will affect the Indian economy? In addition to the factors mentioned in the previous articles, uncontrolled increase in crude oil prices will have following impacts on Indian… Continue reading How to handle impact of Ukrainian crisis on India’s energy sector
Risks Rise Above Earth Too
News: The Ukraine crisis will have affects for space programmes globally, and also harsh lessons for India. Read – US not ready for a solo space ride Other than the International Space Station Program, the risks to space cooperation could come in three ways: First, due to sanctions. Second, due to physical destruction or control… Continue reading Risks Rise Above Earth Too
A safety net for students abroad
News: Recently, the issue of higher education as under discussion due to evacuation of students from Ukraine. Before the pandemic, more than 7,50,000 Indian students were studying abroad, spending $24 billion in foreign economies. It is around 1% of India’s GDP. The number is expected to rise to around 1.8 million students, spending nearly $80… Continue reading A safety net for students abroad
Do economic sanctions work as a deterrent?
News: The US, UK, and the EU have imposed several types of sanctions on Russia for going to war against Ukraine. This could prove to be detrimental to the country. What do you mean by economic sanctions? Economic sanctions are penalties or bans that are levied against a country to push it to modify its… Continue reading Do economic sanctions work as a deterrent?
Women and Indian society
News: Recently, Pew research Survey highlighted India’s low female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) and few reasons behind that. FLFPR has worsened with the slowing of the Indian economy before the pandemic came. an FLFPR of 33.1 per cent in 2011-12 slipped to 25.3 in 2017-18, coinciding with a 45-year high in unemployment, and further… Continue reading Women and Indian society
