Cyber threats are anonymous and borderless. Thus, it makes the tracking of criminals difficult and cybersecurity a national security issue. Impact of cross border cyber attack It will have debilitating impact on Critical Information Infrastructure (Power Plans, nuclear Plants, telecommunications etc.) Cross border cyber-attacks can be used to threaten national security by indulging in contemporary… Continue reading [Answered] Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross border cyber-attacks. Also discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.
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[Answered] Discuss how emerging technologies and globalization contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.
Money laundering is disguising the identity of illegally obtained money so that it would appear to have originated from legitimate sources. Money laundering is generally used by criminals to disguise their illicit funds, terrorists to dodge tracking or tax evaders. Emerging technologies contribute to money laundering in following ways: Use of cryptocurrencies and alternate finance that are unregulated by governments Encrypted conversations facilitate exchange of information about money laundering Large volume… Continue reading [Answered] Discuss how emerging technologies and globalization contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.
[Answered] Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades.
Earthquake is sudden shaking of earth surface, while earthquake hazard is anything associated with an earthquake that can affect people’s day-to-day life. Earthquake hazards can range across ground shaking, surface rupture, landslide, liquefaction, tectonic deformation, tsunami etc. Vulnerability of India to Earthquake-related hazards: According to BIS, more than 58.6 percent of the landmass is prone to earthquakes of moderate to very high intensity. The occurrence of the Killari earthquake in 1993 resulted in revision of the seismic zoning in India with the low hazard… Continue reading [Answered] Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades.
[Answered] Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India’s National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve these revised standards?
The WHO recently released an updated version of the Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs). The guidelines recommend new air quality levels to protect the health of populations, by reducing levels of key air pollutants. Key Points: WHO’s new guidelines recommend air quality levels for six pollutants — particulate matter (PM 2.5 & PM10), ozone (O₃), nitrogen… Continue reading [Answered] Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India’s National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve these revised standards?
[Answered] Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
The Green grid/OSOWOG initiative announced at COP-26, Glasgow by India and UK, is an international initiative to create an interconnected global power grid for reliable, resilient and affordable supply of clean energy for all. Purpose of the Green Grid Initiative can be highlighted as: To speed up the process to decarbonize energy production, which is… Continue reading [Answered] Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
[Answered] How is S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world?
The S-400 (Triumf) is a mobile long range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system developed by Russia. It is considered as one of the world’s most advanced air defence systems that can simultaneously track and neutralize a range of incoming aerial threats. India has engaged with Russia for the purchase of 5 S-400, missile defence system. S-400… Continue reading [Answered] How is S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world?
[Answered] How and to what extent would micro irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?
A large population, needs of agricultural economy and urbanization have created situation of water stress in India. The irrigation needs of agriculture are at the heart of the problem of water stress. In this perspective, micro-irrigation is seen as a solution. Micro-irrigation can help in solving India’s water crisis in following ways: It can address needs of dryland farming in regions with depleting groundwater aquifers. For example, in Punjab. It… Continue reading [Answered] How and to what extent would micro irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?
[Answered] How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers.
Land reform refers to efforts to reform ownership, operation, leasing, sales, and property rights of land in India. Post Independent India has seen movements like Bhoodan and Gramdan which were persuasive in nature. Apart from that State sponsored initiatives like Operation Barga tried towards land reforms. How Land Reform improved socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers: Abolition of… Continue reading [Answered] How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers.
[Answered] Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.
Budget is an Annual Financial Statement of yearly estimated receipts and expenditures of the government in respect of every financial year. Capital Budget Revenue Budget Capital budget is a statement of the government’s estimated capital receipts and capital expenditure. Capital budget covers capital items which are of non-recurring nature. Revenue budget is a statement of… Continue reading [Answered] Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.
[Answered] Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the market value of all final goods and services produced within an economy in a given period. The GDP data is calculated by National Statistical office (NSO). GDP Calculation Before 2015 GDP Calculation After 2015 The earlier base year for calculation of GDP was 2004-05. GDP was calculated at factor… Continue reading [Answered] Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.
