A landslip/landslide is defined as the rapid movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth, down a slope under the influence of gravity. They are a natural phenomenon whose frequency has significantly increased due to anthropogenic causes. Causes of Landslides Climate change: Rising global temperature has led to extreme rainfall events, increased melting of… Continue reading [Answered] Describe the various causes and the effects of landslides. Mention the important components of the National Landslide Risk Management strategy.
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[Answered] Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change (UNFCCC). What are the commitments made by India in this conference? (Answer in 250 words)
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) was held in Glasgow, UK with the aim to finalise the rules and procedures for implementation of the Paris Agreement and to get all countries to commit to a net-zero target by a specific year. Outcomes of COP-26 For the first time, COP agreed upon… Continue reading [Answered] Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change (UNFCCC). What are the commitments made by India in this conference? (Answer in 250 words)
[Answered] The Nobel Prize in Physics of 2014 was jointly awarded to Akasaki, Amano and Nakamura for the invention of Blue LEDs in 1990s. How has this invention impacted the everyday life of human beings?
The 2014 Nobel Prize for physics has been awarded to a trio of scientists Professors Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura for the invention of blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) in the early 1990s. Importance of Blue LED Although LED had been around for more than 50 years but these LED were monochromatic (one… Continue reading [Answered] The Nobel Prize in Physics of 2014 was jointly awarded to Akasaki, Amano and Nakamura for the invention of Blue LEDs in 1990s. How has this invention impacted the everyday life of human beings?
[Answered] What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of the society?
Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary field that involves the use of live organisms or enzymes from organisms to produce products and processes useful to humans. Achievement in Biotechnology: Biotechnology is used to produce genetically modified crops that are resistant to pests, improve crop yield, and have higher nutritional value. For example, Bt Cotton, GM Soyabean, etc. Recombinant DNA… Continue reading [Answered] What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of the society?
[Answered] What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide opportunity for crop diversification?
Crop diversification refers to the addition of new crops or cropping systems to agricultural production on a particular farm taking into account the different returns in socio-economic and environmental terms. Due to diverse set of climates, soil types and cultures, India has diverse range of cropping systems. The challenges before crop diversification: Impact of Green… Continue reading [Answered] What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide opportunity for crop diversification?
[Answered] What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act 2013? How has the Food security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India?
The National Food Security Act, 2013 aims to provide subsidized food grains to approximately two-third of the country’s population. The enactment of this landmark legislation, brought a paradigm shift in approach to food security, from welfare to rights-based approach. The salient features of the act are as: Coverage and entitlement: Up to 75% of rural… Continue reading [Answered] What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act 2013? How has the Food security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India?
[Answered] “Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience.
Basic infrastructure facilities in the country provide the foundation of growth. In the absence of adequate infrastructure the economy operates at suboptimal levels and remains distant from its potential and frontier growth trajectory. Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth Creation of Jobs – Infrastructure development such as road construction, real estate,… Continue reading [Answered] “Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience.
[Answered] Do you agree that Indian economy has recently experienced V – shaped recovery? Give reasons in support of their answer.
A V-shaped recovery is characterized by a quick and sustained recovery in measures of economic performance after a sharp economic decline Indian Economy has recently experienced V shaped recovery As per official data, country’s GDP grew by 20% in Q1 of FY 2021-22 in comparison to Q1 of FY 2020-21. The Economic Survey has also… Continue reading [Answered] Do you agree that Indian economy has recently experienced V – shaped recovery? Give reasons in support of their answer.
[Answered] Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross border cyber-attacks. Also discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.
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.
[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.
