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The line between Judicial activism and Judicial Overreach is very narrow. Discuss the statement in the light of recent Judgements by Supreme Court.

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##Question:The line between Judicial activism and Judicial Overreach is very narrow. Discuss the statement in the light of recent Judgements by Supreme Court.##Answer:.

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Write a short note on the procedure for removal of SC Judge.(200 words)

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##Question:Write a short note on the procedure for removal of SC Judge.(200 words)##Answer:.

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Write a short note on PIL.(200 words)

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##Question:Write a short note on PIL.(200 words)##Answer:.

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Write Short Notes on: 1. Role of Infrastructure and Connectivity projects in bringing peace and development in North-Eastern States. 2. Role of North-Eastern States in India’s Act East Policy.

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##Question:Write Short Notes on: 1. Role of Infrastructure and Connectivity projects in bringing peace and development in North-Eastern States. 2. Role of North-Eastern States in India’s Act East Policy.##Answer:.

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Discuss Organised Crime and its linkages with Terrorism in India.

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##Question:Discuss Organised Crime and its linkages with Terrorism in India. ##Answer:.

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What are new developments in space exploration and astronomy in recent years? Highlight major achievements of India in astronomy and astrophysics research. (200 words)

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##Question:What are new developments in space exploration and astronomy in recent years? Highlight major achievements of India in astronomy and astrophysics research. (200 words)##Answer:.

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What is telemedicine? Briefly mention both merits and demerits of it.

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##Question:What is telemedicine? Briefly mention both merits and demerits of it. ##Answer:.

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Write a short account on CARTOSAT and ISRO’s endeavours towards Earth’s resource management and monitoring.

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##Question:Write a short account on CARTOSAT and ISRO’s endeavours towards Earth’s resource management and monitoring. ##Answer:.

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Discuss the economic impact of British rule in India. Also elaborate on how the British economic colonial policies underwent a change in the post Industrial revolution era? [200 Words]

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##Question:Discuss the economic impact of British rule in India. Also elaborate on how the British economic colonial policies underwent a change in the post Industrial revolution era? [200 Words]##Answer:.

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Explain the different Land revenue policies of British rule. Also elaborate their impact on Indian peasantry. (10 Marks/ 150 words)

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##Question:Explain the different Land revenue policies of British rule. Also elaborate their impact on Indian peasantry. (10 Marks/ 150 words)##Answer:.

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The third battle of Panipat marked the inevitable decline of Marathas which was rooted in their weakened administrative structure. Discuss?

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##Question:The third battle of Panipat marked the inevitable decline of Marathas which was rooted in their weakened administrative structure. Discuss? ##Answer:.

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How urban heat islands leads to global warming. Discuss effects of urban heat islands in India and also suggest some mitigation measures of urban heat islands.

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##Question:How urban heat islands leads to global warming. Discuss effects of urban heat islands in India and also suggest some mitigation measures of urban heat islands.##Answer:.

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discuss briefly the world climate regions and associated vegetation.

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##Question:discuss briefly the world climate regions and associated vegetation.##Answer:.

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With the help of a diagram, discuss the phenomenon of the Indian Ocean Dipole. (150 words/10 )

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##Question:With the help of a diagram, discuss the phenomenon of the Indian Ocean Dipole. (150 words/10 )##Answer:.

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Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, Evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. (UPSC MAINS 2014).

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##Question:Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, Evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy. (UPSC MAINS 2014).##Answer:.

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Write a short note on Judicial Activism.

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##Question: Write a short note on Judicial Activism.##Answer:.

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Mention the difference between original and appellate Jurisdiction of supreme court.(150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Mention the difference between original and appellate Jurisdiction of supreme court.(150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Missile defense is an essential prerequisite for India"s security. Discuss with reference to developments in air defense in the recent past. (10 marks/150 words)

Approach : Introduce an answer by highlighting the importance of defence technology in brief. Discuss about new defence technologies. Highlight developments in naval and air defence in recent past. Answer : India is increasing investments in the defence sector and this is leading to new developmentsin this field. All the three wings- army, navy and airforce have introduced newer elements intheir striking capabilities. The responsibility of developing India’s defence technology isassigned to the DRDO. Recently several missiles, such as Agni V, Dhanush, Prithvi-II andNag, being developed under IGDMP were successfully test-fired at various locations. Missile technology The development of missile technology in India started in the 1960s. The first successful testing of space-cum-missile technology was the Rohini-75, which was tested in 1967. 1. The Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMPD) The idea of IGMDP was conceptualized by the former President and eminent scientist, DrAPJ Abdul Kalam. The objective of this program was to enable India to attain self-sufficiencyin the field of missile technology.The missiles proposed under this program are −  Agni - It is an intercontinental surface-to-surface, nuclear-capable ballistic missile. Starting with Agni-I which was first tested in 1989, India has recently successfully conducted tests on Agni-V, which has the following features: o Powered by 3 stages solid, all-composite rocket motors o Coverage: 5000 km o Canister-launch for quick-response, higher reliability, longer shelf-life, lessmaintenance and enhanced road mobility  Prithvi − Prithvi-II is indigenously developed and nuclear-capable surface-to-surfacemissile. It is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) capable of carrying 500-1,000 kgsof warheads. It uses advanced inertial guidance system with manoeuvring trajectoryto hit its target. Dhanush (also known as Prithvi III), a naval variant of this Prithvimissile, has also been tested recently  Trishul – It is a Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile. It employs dual thrust propulsion stage using high-energy solid propellant. With its quickest reaction time, high-frequency operation, high manoeuvrability, high lethal capability and multi-roles for three services, is a state-of-the-art system providing considerable advantage to the Armed forces.  Akash − it’s a supersonic surface-to-air missile. Akash has a strike range of about 25 km and can carry a 55- kg fragmentation warhead. It's designed to neutralise multiple aerial targets attacking from several directions simultaneously. The system is autonomous and its operation is fully automated.  Nag − It is a third-generation “fire and forgets” ATGM (anti-tank guided missile). Themissile is equipped with highly advanced Imaging Infrared Radar (IRR) seeker andhas integrated avionics technology in its arsenal. Nag can be launched from land andair-based platforms. The land version is currently available for integration on the Nagmissile carrier (NAMICA), which is derived from a BMP-2 tracked infantry combatvehicle.The helicopter-launched configuration, designated as helicopter-launched NAG(HELINA), can be fired from Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) and HAL Rudraattack helicopter. The land-based version has a maximum range of 4 km while the air-basedversion has a maximum range of 7 km. 2. Brahmos Cruise Missile: The land-to-land configuration of BRAHMOS Block III, a missilewas launched from a Mobile Autonomous Launcher (MAL) for its full-range testing recently.It is a joint venture between India and Russia and is named after the Brahmaputra andMoscow rivers. The first stage of the system takes the missile to supersonic speed and thesecond stage with liquid ramjet accelerates it to 2.8 mach. Brahmos ALCM (Air LaunchedCruise Missile), is the heaviest weapon to be deployed on India’s Su-30. 3. NIRBHAY: India’s first indigenous Long-Range Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile. It can carry awarhead of 200-300 kg at a speed of 0.6-0.7 Mach with a launch weight of about 1500 kg. Itcan avoid detection as it has the ability to cruise at heights as low as 100 m. It is powered by solidrocket motor booster and has a range of 1000km. With the successful launch ofNIRBHAY, India joins the select league of nations that possess the ability to make sub-sonic cruise missile. 4. ASTRA: Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM) was successfully conductedrecently. Jointly developed by DRDO and IAF. It is an all-weather weapon’s system capableof destroying an enemy target 60 to 70 km far away. In a typical Astra engagement both thelauncher and the target move at a speed in excess of 1000 kmph. 5. Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM): It is an advanced, all-weather, mobile,land-based air defence system. It is capable of engaging multiple aerial targets at ranges ofmore than 50 km. The system will be jointly developed by Israel and DRDO with theinvolvement of private sectors and DPSUs. The system will have a majority of indigenouscontent, giving a boost to the Make-in-India initiative.The MRSAM is a land-based variant of the long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM) orBarak-8 naval air defence system, which is designed to operate from naval vessels and has a range up to 100 km. Barak-8 was also jointly developed with Israel 6. Recently, India successfully test-fired it’s indigenously developed Advanced Air Defence(AAD) supersonic interceptor missile. It is an indigenously developed single-stage missilepowered by the solid propellant. The interceptor missile has a navigation system, mobilelauncher, and secure data link for interception, independent tracking and sophisticatedradars. The missile is capable of destroying incoming ballistic missile at low altitude within30 km of the earth’s atmosphere. Submarines 1. Indian Navy recently launched Scorpene-class (conventional diesel-electric attacksubmarines) submarine INS Karanj. INS Karanj is the third of the six Scorpene-classsubmarines under the Project 75 programme of Indian navy. The first one, INS Kalvari wascommissioned in 2017. The second, INS Khandari is undergoing sea trials. Remaining threesubmarines Vela, Vagir and Vagsheer are in various stages of outfitting.The Scorpene submarines can undertake various missions such as anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, mine laying and area surveillance. 2. Aridhaman the second Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine is readyto be launched and inducted into services.INS Arihant: It is India’s first indigenously built nuclear-powered submarine which was builtunder the Advanced Technology Vessel project. It is based on the design of the RussianProject 971 Akula I-class nuclear-powered attack submarine.INS Aridhaman: It is nuclear-power ballistic missile submarine indigenously built under theAdvanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at Visakhapatnam. It is powered by a pressurizedwater reactor 3. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW): Recently INS Kiltan ASW stealth corvette was commissionedinto the Indian Navy.INS Kiltan is third of the four Kamorta class anti-submarine warfare corvettes being builtunder naval modernisation project P-28. INS Kamorta and INS Kadmatt which were twoships constructed earlier under the same project. The fourth ship INS Kavaratti is still under construction. It is India’s first major warship to have a superstructure of carbon fibrecomposite material resulting in improved stealth features, lower top weight and maintenancecosts. The successful development and deployment of missiles and submarines would provide adefinite boost to the armed forces, indigenous defence industry and India’s capability todesign and develop lethal weapons of strategic importance."

##Question:Missile defense is an essential prerequisite for India"s security. Discuss with reference to developments in air defense in the recent past. (10 marks/150 words)##Answer:Approach : Introduce an answer by highlighting the importance of defence technology in brief. Discuss about new defence technologies. Highlight developments in naval and air defence in recent past. Answer : India is increasing investments in the defence sector and this is leading to new developmentsin this field. All the three wings- army, navy and airforce have introduced newer elements intheir striking capabilities. The responsibility of developing India’s defence technology isassigned to the DRDO. Recently several missiles, such as Agni V, Dhanush, Prithvi-II andNag, being developed under IGDMP were successfully test-fired at various locations. Missile technology The development of missile technology in India started in the 1960s. The first successful testing of space-cum-missile technology was the Rohini-75, which was tested in 1967. 1. The Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMPD) The idea of IGMDP was conceptualized by the former President and eminent scientist, DrAPJ Abdul Kalam. The objective of this program was to enable India to attain self-sufficiencyin the field of missile technology.The missiles proposed under this program are −  Agni - It is an intercontinental surface-to-surface, nuclear-capable ballistic missile. Starting with Agni-I which was first tested in 1989, India has recently successfully conducted tests on Agni-V, which has the following features: o Powered by 3 stages solid, all-composite rocket motors o Coverage: 5000 km o Canister-launch for quick-response, higher reliability, longer shelf-life, lessmaintenance and enhanced road mobility  Prithvi − Prithvi-II is indigenously developed and nuclear-capable surface-to-surfacemissile. It is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) capable of carrying 500-1,000 kgsof warheads. It uses advanced inertial guidance system with manoeuvring trajectoryto hit its target. Dhanush (also known as Prithvi III), a naval variant of this Prithvimissile, has also been tested recently  Trishul – It is a Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile. It employs dual thrust propulsion stage using high-energy solid propellant. With its quickest reaction time, high-frequency operation, high manoeuvrability, high lethal capability and multi-roles for three services, is a state-of-the-art system providing considerable advantage to the Armed forces.  Akash − it’s a supersonic surface-to-air missile. Akash has a strike range of about 25 km and can carry a 55- kg fragmentation warhead. It's designed to neutralise multiple aerial targets attacking from several directions simultaneously. The system is autonomous and its operation is fully automated.  Nag − It is a third-generation “fire and forgets” ATGM (anti-tank guided missile). Themissile is equipped with highly advanced Imaging Infrared Radar (IRR) seeker andhas integrated avionics technology in its arsenal. Nag can be launched from land andair-based platforms. The land version is currently available for integration on the Nagmissile carrier (NAMICA), which is derived from a BMP-2 tracked infantry combatvehicle.The helicopter-launched configuration, designated as helicopter-launched NAG(HELINA), can be fired from Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) and HAL Rudraattack helicopter. The land-based version has a maximum range of 4 km while the air-basedversion has a maximum range of 7 km. 2. Brahmos Cruise Missile: The land-to-land configuration of BRAHMOS Block III, a missilewas launched from a Mobile Autonomous Launcher (MAL) for its full-range testing recently.It is a joint venture between India and Russia and is named after the Brahmaputra andMoscow rivers. The first stage of the system takes the missile to supersonic speed and thesecond stage with liquid ramjet accelerates it to 2.8 mach. Brahmos ALCM (Air LaunchedCruise Missile), is the heaviest weapon to be deployed on India’s Su-30. 3. NIRBHAY: India’s first indigenous Long-Range Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile. It can carry awarhead of 200-300 kg at a speed of 0.6-0.7 Mach with a launch weight of about 1500 kg. Itcan avoid detection as it has the ability to cruise at heights as low as 100 m. It is powered by solidrocket motor booster and has a range of 1000km. With the successful launch ofNIRBHAY, India joins the select league of nations that possess the ability to make sub-sonic cruise missile. 4. ASTRA: Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM) was successfully conductedrecently. Jointly developed by DRDO and IAF. It is an all-weather weapon’s system capableof destroying an enemy target 60 to 70 km far away. In a typical Astra engagement both thelauncher and the target move at a speed in excess of 1000 kmph. 5. Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM): It is an advanced, all-weather, mobile,land-based air defence system. It is capable of engaging multiple aerial targets at ranges ofmore than 50 km. The system will be jointly developed by Israel and DRDO with theinvolvement of private sectors and DPSUs. The system will have a majority of indigenouscontent, giving a boost to the Make-in-India initiative.The MRSAM is a land-based variant of the long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM) orBarak-8 naval air defence system, which is designed to operate from naval vessels and has a range up to 100 km. Barak-8 was also jointly developed with Israel 6. Recently, India successfully test-fired it’s indigenously developed Advanced Air Defence(AAD) supersonic interceptor missile. It is an indigenously developed single-stage missilepowered by the solid propellant. The interceptor missile has a navigation system, mobilelauncher, and secure data link for interception, independent tracking and sophisticatedradars. The missile is capable of destroying incoming ballistic missile at low altitude within30 km of the earth’s atmosphere. Submarines 1. Indian Navy recently launched Scorpene-class (conventional diesel-electric attacksubmarines) submarine INS Karanj. INS Karanj is the third of the six Scorpene-classsubmarines under the Project 75 programme of Indian navy. The first one, INS Kalvari wascommissioned in 2017. The second, INS Khandari is undergoing sea trials. Remaining threesubmarines Vela, Vagir and Vagsheer are in various stages of outfitting.The Scorpene submarines can undertake various missions such as anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, mine laying and area surveillance. 2. Aridhaman the second Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine is readyto be launched and inducted into services.INS Arihant: It is India’s first indigenously built nuclear-powered submarine which was builtunder the Advanced Technology Vessel project. It is based on the design of the RussianProject 971 Akula I-class nuclear-powered attack submarine.INS Aridhaman: It is nuclear-power ballistic missile submarine indigenously built under theAdvanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at Visakhapatnam. It is powered by a pressurizedwater reactor 3. Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW): Recently INS Kiltan ASW stealth corvette was commissionedinto the Indian Navy.INS Kiltan is third of the four Kamorta class anti-submarine warfare corvettes being builtunder naval modernisation project P-28. INS Kamorta and INS Kadmatt which were twoships constructed earlier under the same project. The fourth ship INS Kavaratti is still under construction. It is India’s first major warship to have a superstructure of carbon fibrecomposite material resulting in improved stealth features, lower top weight and maintenancecosts. The successful development and deployment of missiles and submarines would provide adefinite boost to the armed forces, indigenous defence industry and India’s capability todesign and develop lethal weapons of strategic importance."

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Write a brief note on AGNI missile system of India.

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##Question:Write a brief note on AGNI missile system of India. ##Answer:.

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Comment on the naval superiority of India in the Indian Ocean.

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##Question:Comment on the naval superiority of India in the Indian Ocean. ##Answer:.

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Discuss India’s efforts with respect to taking action against Money Laundering and Terror Financing.

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##Question:Discuss India’s efforts with respect to taking action against Money Laundering and Terror Financing.##Answer:.

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Write Short Notes on: 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. Relation between Political funding and Money Laundering. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:Write Short Notes on: 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. Relation between Political funding and Money Laundering. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Discuss the essential characteristics of Bureaucracy. How is it different from other forms of administrative structure? Examine. [200 Words]

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##Question:Discuss the essential characteristics of Bureaucracy. How is it different from other forms of administrative structure? Examine. [200 Words]##Answer:.

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Is hierarchy good or bad for civil services? How can bureaucracy be made efficient and cut red Tape? [200 Words]

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##Question:Is hierarchy good or bad for civil services? How can bureaucracy be made efficient and cut red Tape? [200 Words]##Answer:.

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Describe the various types of pillars and sculpture with their features during Mauryan period.

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##Question:Describe the various types of pillars and sculpture with their features during Mauryan period.##Answer:.

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Differentiate Between Architecture and Sculpture

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##Question:Differentiate Between Architecture and Sculpture##Answer:.

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Describe the salient features architecture during Indus Valley Civilization.

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##Question:Describe the salient features architecture during Indus Valley Civilization.##Answer:.

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Write a short note on - (150 words) Urban planning. Trade of IVC.

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##Question:Write a short note on - (150 words) Urban planning. Trade of IVC. ##Answer:.

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Discuss different Border Management issues and evaluate the steps taken by government for managing the borders.(10 Marks/ 150 Words)

Approach: 1. Start with the definition of border management and a brief introduction of India"s border 2. Challenges and strategies of border management 3. Conclude with a way forward Answer: Border Management stands for the coordination and concerted action by the political leadership and various other agencies of the country. India has a very large and complex border covering around 15106.7km, which it shares with Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan as well as a small portion with Afghanistan. Challenges/issues in border management: 1. Geographical conditions- India-China Border is comprised of difficult Himalayan terrain is the reason for the difficulty in border management. Lack of natural boundaries with our neighbors, except China. It leads to porous borders and makes guarding difficult. Some of our maritime boundaries are still undefined and much of our land borders are not demarcated on the ground. Climatic Condition: Due to the Himalayan polar conditions, it is tough to guard the border due to adverse climatic conditions. Ex: China, Pakistan 2 . Porous nature of the border with some countries that provide a safe route to human traffickers, illegal arms dealers, drug smugglers, etc. Ex: Myanmar, Bangladesh 3. Multiplicity of forces- The multiplicity of forces on the same borders. eg- Indian Army along with Central Agencies. Border Guarding Forces need to be distinguished from central police organizations. 4. Diversion of the Border Guarding force for other duties The repeated withdrawal of para-military forces from border guarding duties for internal security and other duties like elections has led to a neglect of the borders. 5. Lack of institutionalized arrangements for sharing and co-ordination of intelligence at various levels 6. Inadequate attention to the concerns of local people in border areas 7. Improper physical infrastructure in border areas of the country makes the movement and mobilization of forces difficult. Owing to such peculiarities, having infrastructure and technology does not alone suffice for effective border management. Following strategies can be adopted for effective border management: 1. Coordination among various agencies such as customs, immigration, armed forces, border security, and intelligence agencies is required that will strengthen the border guarding and management. 2. Smart border management to identify and implement controls that aim to improve border security by enabling effective communication and coordination. 3. Use of Drone, Night vision cameras, sensors to check the illegal migration, terrorist movement can help in effective border management. 4. Border fencing along the border such as with Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal can help in better border management. 5. Coordination among neighboring countries would also strengthen the measures taken for border management. 6. Madhukar Gupta Committee on border protection recommended implementation of technology to improve surveillance of Indo-Pak Border 7. Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System- CIBMS is an integration of a number of new gadgets and technologies to ensure electronic surveillance of borders. “an integration of humans and technology with the Command and Control centre at the heart of it. 8. Shekatkar Committee recommendations- Outsourcing of the road construction; Modern construction plants, equipment, and machinery. Deploying technology can address the majority of border management issues and will result in effective border management. But it should be done only after addressing the concerns associated with the deployment of technology like Question of compatibility with Indian conditions, Cost-effectiveness, trained manpower, and lack of basic infrastructure in border areas.

##Question:Discuss different Border Management issues and evaluate the steps taken by government for managing the borders.(10 Marks/ 150 Words)##Answer:Approach: 1. Start with the definition of border management and a brief introduction of India"s border 2. Challenges and strategies of border management 3. Conclude with a way forward Answer: Border Management stands for the coordination and concerted action by the political leadership and various other agencies of the country. India has a very large and complex border covering around 15106.7km, which it shares with Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan as well as a small portion with Afghanistan. Challenges/issues in border management: 1. Geographical conditions- India-China Border is comprised of difficult Himalayan terrain is the reason for the difficulty in border management. Lack of natural boundaries with our neighbors, except China. It leads to porous borders and makes guarding difficult. Some of our maritime boundaries are still undefined and much of our land borders are not demarcated on the ground. Climatic Condition: Due to the Himalayan polar conditions, it is tough to guard the border due to adverse climatic conditions. Ex: China, Pakistan 2 . Porous nature of the border with some countries that provide a safe route to human traffickers, illegal arms dealers, drug smugglers, etc. Ex: Myanmar, Bangladesh 3. Multiplicity of forces- The multiplicity of forces on the same borders. eg- Indian Army along with Central Agencies. Border Guarding Forces need to be distinguished from central police organizations. 4. Diversion of the Border Guarding force for other duties The repeated withdrawal of para-military forces from border guarding duties for internal security and other duties like elections has led to a neglect of the borders. 5. Lack of institutionalized arrangements for sharing and co-ordination of intelligence at various levels 6. Inadequate attention to the concerns of local people in border areas 7. Improper physical infrastructure in border areas of the country makes the movement and mobilization of forces difficult. Owing to such peculiarities, having infrastructure and technology does not alone suffice for effective border management. Following strategies can be adopted for effective border management: 1. Coordination among various agencies such as customs, immigration, armed forces, border security, and intelligence agencies is required that will strengthen the border guarding and management. 2. Smart border management to identify and implement controls that aim to improve border security by enabling effective communication and coordination. 3. Use of Drone, Night vision cameras, sensors to check the illegal migration, terrorist movement can help in effective border management. 4. Border fencing along the border such as with Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal can help in better border management. 5. Coordination among neighboring countries would also strengthen the measures taken for border management. 6. Madhukar Gupta Committee on border protection recommended implementation of technology to improve surveillance of Indo-Pak Border 7. Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System- CIBMS is an integration of a number of new gadgets and technologies to ensure electronic surveillance of borders. “an integration of humans and technology with the Command and Control centre at the heart of it. 8. Shekatkar Committee recommendations- Outsourcing of the road construction; Modern construction plants, equipment, and machinery. Deploying technology can address the majority of border management issues and will result in effective border management. But it should be done only after addressing the concerns associated with the deployment of technology like Question of compatibility with Indian conditions, Cost-effectiveness, trained manpower, and lack of basic infrastructure in border areas.

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Write Short Notes on:1) Maritime Zones2) Steps taken by Government to strengthen Maritime Security after 2008 Mumbai attacks.

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##Question:Write Short Notes on:1) Maritime Zones2) Steps taken by Government to strengthen Maritime Security after 2008 Mumbai attacks.##Answer:.

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Differentiate between Aestivation, Hibernation and Diapause

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##Question:Differentiate between Aestivation, Hibernation and Diapause##Answer:.

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What is Ecosystem? What are its different types? How is it different from Biome?

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##Question:What is Ecosystem? What are its different types? How is it different from Biome?##Answer:.

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Discuss the need for civil services neutrality. Suggest some of the measures for achieving and strengthening it in practice? Examine. [200 Words]

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##Question:Discuss the need for civil services neutrality. Suggest some of the measures for achieving and strengthening it in practice? Examine. [200 Words]##Answer:.

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The principle of bureaucratic neutrality is more a principle than practice in context of developing countries? [200 Words]

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##Question:The principle of bureaucratic neutrality is more a principle than practice in context of developing countries? [200 Words]##Answer:.

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Compare and contrast the features of Mathura school of sculpture with Amravati school and Gandhara School of Sculpture.

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##Question:Compare and contrast the features of Mathura school of sculpture with Amravati school and Gandhara School of Sculpture.##Answer:.

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India has achieved self-reliance in defence technologies with the indigenisation of foreign technologies. Discuss constraints in acquisition of defence technologies and how India can overcome such constraints. (150 words/10 marks)

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##Question:India has achieved self-reliance in defence technologies with the indigenisation of foreign technologies. Discuss constraints in acquisition of defence technologies and how India can overcome such constraints. (150 words/10 marks)##Answer:.

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Do you think Nuclear Insurance Pool will benefit India harness the potential of nuclear technology better for civilian use?

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##Question:Do you think Nuclear Insurance Pool will benefit India harness the potential of nuclear technology better for civilian use? ##Answer:.

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Give a brief on nuclear technology in India.

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##Question:Give a brief on nuclear technology in India. ##Answer:.

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Explain Different parts of Stupa with their Significance

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##Question:Explain Different parts of Stupa with their Significance##Answer:.

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What are the different symbols related to Buddha and what were their Significance?

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##Question:What are the different symbols related to Buddha and what were their Significance?##Answer:.

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Cave tradition though started in the Mauryan period it achieved glorious heights during the Gupta period? Elucidate.

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##Question:Cave tradition though started in the Mauryan period it achieved glorious heights during the Gupta period? Elucidate.##Answer:.

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Explain the Basic features of sculptures during Gupta Age. (150 WORDS)

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##Question:Explain the Basic features of sculptures during Gupta Age. (150 WORDS)##Answer:.

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What are the basic features of the Temple architecture of Gupta period? Also explain different sections of Temple architecture of that time.

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##Question:What are the basic features of the Temple architecture of Gupta period? Also explain different sections of Temple architecture of that time.##Answer:.

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Write short note on: 1-Writs 2-Majority

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##Question:Write short note on: 1-Writs 2-Majority##Answer:.

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Can a multi—dimensional poverty index be used as an indicator rather than human poverty index for better identification of beneficiaries in India? [200 Words]

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##Question:Can a multi—dimensional poverty index be used as an indicator rather than human poverty index for better identification of beneficiaries in India? [200 Words]##Answer:.

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Define food security. To what extent National Food Security Act can eliminate poverty in India? (150 words/ 10 marks)

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##Question:Define food security. To what extent National Food Security Act can eliminate poverty in India? (150 words/ 10 marks)##Answer:.

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Critically examine the recommendations of Rangrajan Panel on poverty determination.

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##Question:Critically examine the recommendations of Rangrajan Panel on poverty determination.##Answer:.

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Evaluate the unique features of Socio-economic caste census. What are the recommendations given by Sumit Bose committee in this context?

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##Question:Evaluate the unique features of Socio-economic caste census. What are the recommendations given by Sumit Bose committee in this context?##Answer:.

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Compare and contrast the features and consequences of urban poverty vis a vis rural poverty.

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##Question:Compare and contrast the features and consequences of urban poverty vis a vis rural poverty. ##Answer:.

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Critically examine the socio-economic and cultural factors responsible for malnourishment in India.

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##Question:Critically examine the socio-economic and cultural factors responsible for malnourishment in India. ##Answer:.

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Prehistoric paintings remains are a great witness to the evolution of human civilization. Discuss

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##Question:Prehistoric paintings remains are a great witness to the evolution of human civilization. Discuss ##Answer:.

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Compare and Contrast Mural and Miniature paintings.

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##Question:Compare and Contrast Mural and Miniature paintings. ##Answer:.

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Discuss the framework agreement which Govt. has signed with NSCN (IM) for resolving the Naga Issue? How far do you think it should be termed as historic agreement? Discuss different challenges..

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##Question:Discuss the framework agreement which Govt. has signed with NSCN (IM) for resolving the Naga Issue? How far do you think it should be termed as historic agreement? Discuss different challenges..##Answer:.

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What led to the transformation of Tripura and Mizoram from insurgent to peaceful states? What are the lessons and difficulties in replicating these success stories in other conflict ridden states of North East India? [250 words]

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##Question:What led to the transformation of Tripura and Mizoram from insurgent to peaceful states? What are the lessons and difficulties in replicating these success stories in other conflict ridden states of North East India? [250 words] ##Answer:.

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Discuss the framework agreement which Govt. has signed with NSCN (IM) for resolving the Naga Issue? How far do you think it should be termed as historic agreement? Discuss different challenges.

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##Question:Discuss the framework agreement which Govt. has signed with NSCN (IM) for resolving the Naga Issue? How far do you think it should be termed as historic agreement? Discuss different challenges.##Answer:.

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What are the basic differences between organised crime and terrorism? What led to blurring of the boundary between the two in recent times? [250 words]

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##Question:What are the basic differences between organised crime and terrorism? What led to blurring of the boundary between the two in recent times? [250 words] ##Answer:.

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Write short note on the following [200 words] 1. Inner Line Permit 2. General measures to resolve issues in North Eastern states.

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##Question:Write short note on the following [200 words] 1. Inner Line Permit 2. General measures to resolve issues in North Eastern states. ##Answer:.

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What are the basic differences between organised crime and terrorism? What led to blurring of the boundary between the two in recent times? [250 words]

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##Question:What are the basic differences between organised crime and terrorism? What led to blurring of the boundary between the two in recent times? [250 words] ##Answer:.

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Write short note on the following [200 words] 1. Inner Line Permit 2. General measures to resolve issues in North Eastern states.

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##Question:Write short note on the following [200 words] 1. Inner Line Permit 2. General measures to resolve issues in North Eastern states. ##Answer:.

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What are the issues afflicting the management of borders in India? What steps should be taken to make border management more effective? [250 words]

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##Question:What are the issues afflicting the management of borders in India? What steps should be taken to make border management more effective? [250 words]##Answer:.

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Write Short Notes on [150 words/10 marks] 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. Relation between Political funding and Money Laundering.

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##Question:Write Short Notes on [150 words/10 marks] 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. Relation between Political funding and Money Laundering.##Answer:.

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What are the issues afflicting the management of borders in India? What steps should be taken to make border management more effective? [250 words]

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##Question:What are the issues afflicting the management of borders in India? What steps should be taken to make border management more effective? [250 words]##Answer:.

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Write Short Notes on- [100 words each] 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. The relation between Political funding and Money Laundering.

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##Question:Write Short Notes on- [100 words each] 1. Stages of Money Laundering. 2. The relation between Political funding and Money Laundering.##Answer:.

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Armed forces can only provide a secure environment for the functioning of the civilian government. It is the civilian government that can fill the vacuum and finds the long term solution for the Kashmir issue. Comment. [250 words/15 marks]

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##Question:Armed forces can only provide a secure environment for the functioning of the civilian government. It is the civilian government that can fill the vacuum and finds the long term solution for the Kashmir issue. Comment. [250 words/15 marks]##Answer:.

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What is NCTC and why is it needed? Discuss the various issues related to NCTC. [200 words]

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##Question:What is NCTC and why is it needed? Discuss the various issues related to NCTC. [200 words]##Answer:.

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Armed forces can only provide a secure environment for functioning of the civilian government. It is the civilian government which can fill the vacuum and find the long term solution for the Kashmir issue. Comment. [250 words]

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##Question:Armed forces can only provide a secure environment for functioning of the civilian government. It is the civilian government which can fill the vacuum and find the long term solution for the Kashmir issue. Comment. [250 words] ##Answer:.

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What is NCTC and why is it needed? Discuss the various issues related to NCTC. [200 words]

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##Question:What is NCTC and why is it needed? Discuss the various issues related to NCTC. [200 words]##Answer:.

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‘Underdevelopment is a breeding ground for extremism’. In light of this statement, discuss the reasons behind growth and spread of Left Wing Extremism in India. [250 words]

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##Question:‘Underdevelopment is a breeding ground for extremism’. In light of this statement, discuss the reasons behind growth and spread of Left Wing Extremism in India. [250 words]##Answer:.

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Write a note on Art 370, and recent controversy regarding repealing of this article. [200 words]

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##Question:Write a note on Art 370, and recent controversy regarding repealing of this article. [200 words]##Answer:.

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‘Underdevelopment is a breeding ground for extremism’. In light of this statement, discuss the reasons behind growth and spread of Left Wing Extremism in India. [250 words]

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##Question:‘Underdevelopment is a breeding ground for extremism’. In light of this statement, discuss the reasons behind growth and spread of Left Wing Extremism in India. [250 words]##Answer:.

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Write a note on Art 370, and recent controversy regarding repealing of this article. [200 words]

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##Question:Write a note on Art 370, and recent controversy regarding repealing of this article. [200 words]##Answer:.

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What is Cyber Terrorism and what measures are required to address the rising threat of Cyber Terrorism in India? [250 words]

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##Question:What is Cyber Terrorism and what measures are required to address the rising threat of Cyber Terrorism in India? [250 words]##Answer:.

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Write a note on [150 words] 1. Cyber War 2. Salwa Judam

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##Question:Write a note on [150 words] 1. Cyber War 2. Salwa Judam ##Answer:.

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What is Cyber Terrorism and what measures are required to address the rising threat of Cyber Terrorism in India? [250 words]

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##Question:What is Cyber Terrorism and what measures are required to address the rising threat of Cyber Terrorism in India? [250 words]##Answer:.

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Write a note on [150 words] 1. Cyber War 2. Salwa Judam

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##Question:Write a note on [150 words] 1. Cyber War 2. Salwa Judam ##Answer:.

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What is day light saving time. Give arguments in favour and against of implementing different time zones in India

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##Question:What is day light saving time. Give arguments in favour and against of implementing different time zones in India##Answer:.

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Write short note on 1-Perihelion 2-Aphelion

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##Question:Write short note on 1-Perihelion 2-Aphelion##Answer:.

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Explain the impact of latitude on different seasons of earth.[200 words]

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##Question:Explain the impact of latitude on different seasons of earth.[200 words]##Answer:.

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Why Pluto does not qualify as a Planet?

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##Question:Why Pluto does not qualify as a Planet?##Answer:.

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What is the meaning of red shift? How does it explain the expansion of the universe? [100 - 150 words]

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##Question:What is the meaning of red shift? How does it explain the expansion of the universe? [100 - 150 words]##Answer:.

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Define the Following Terms Dwarf Planets, Asteroid, Goldilocks zone, Exoplanet

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##Question:Define the Following Terms Dwarf Planets, Asteroid, Goldilocks zone, Exoplanet ##Answer:.

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Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India. Nature-Medium [200 Words]

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##Question:Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India. Nature-Medium [200 Words]##Answer:.

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To what extent War of 1857 is “First national war of Independence”? (150 words)

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##Question:To what extent War of 1857 is “First national war of Independence”? (150 words)##Answer:.

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Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why?

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##Question:Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why? ##Answer:.

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Discuss the feature of various types of world climate vegetation. [10 Marks/150 words]

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##Question:Discuss the feature of various types of world climate vegetation. [10 Marks/150 words]##Answer:.

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Differentiate between British type of climate and Mediterranean type of climate. (10 marks /150 words)

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##Question:Differentiate between British type of climate and Mediterranean type of climate. (10 marks /150 words)##Answer:.

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Explain how El-Nino and La-Nina develops. Discuss the effects of El-Nino and La-Nina.

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##Question:Explain how El-Nino and La-Nina develops. Discuss the effects of El-Nino and La-Nina.##Answer:.

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Write Short Notes on the following: ( 150 words| 10 marks) 1. Indian Ocean Dipole 2. Walker Circulation 3. Southern Oscillation Index 4. Madden-Julian Oscillation

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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following: ( 150 words| 10 marks) 1. Indian Ocean Dipole 2. Walker Circulation 3. Southern Oscillation Index 4. Madden-Julian Oscillation##Answer:.

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There is a need to judiciously use various options in energy resources to meet energy security in the country. Briefly Comment. What are major technological constraints in renewable sector and how these constraints can be overcome? (200 words)

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##Question:There is a need to judiciously use various options in energy resources to meet energy security in the country. Briefly Comment. What are major technological constraints in renewable sector and how these constraints can be overcome? (200 words) ##Answer:.

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Give an account of India’s potential to develop solar energy as a reliable source of energy.

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##Question:Give an account of India’s potential to develop solar energy as a reliable source of energy. ##Answer:.

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The socio cultural reform movements were occasioned by the colonial presence, but not created by it. Explain. [200 words.

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##Question:The socio cultural reform movements were occasioned by the colonial presence, but not created by it. Explain. [200 words. ##Answer:.

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Various reform movements not only helped in reforming the Indian Society but also led the foundation for nation building. Comment?

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##Question:Various reform movements not only helped in reforming the Indian Society but also led the foundation for nation building. Comment? ##Answer:.

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Discuss the factors of growth of coral reefs in tropical region.Why are coral reefs more common in the west side of an ocean basin? Discuss with illustration.

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##Question:Discuss the factors of growth of coral reefs in tropical region.Why are coral reefs more common in the west side of an ocean basin? Discuss with illustration.##Answer:.

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The civil servant can be neutral and yet an activist within the system for a larger cause and the public good. Comment. Highlight your opinion with relevant examples.

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##Question:The civil servant can be neutral and yet an activist within the system for a larger cause and the public good. Comment. Highlight your opinion with relevant examples.##Answer:.

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Write a short note on Features of Civil Services.

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##Question:Write a short note on Features of Civil Services.##Answer:.

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Write a short note on Civil Service Activism and put your own view.

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##Question:Write a short note on Civil Service Activism and put your own view.##Answer:.

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Discuss the vertical change in Ocean temperature, salinity and density.

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##Question:Discuss the vertical change in Ocean temperature, salinity and density.##Answer:.

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briefly discuss the effect of Currents on the climate and weather of the different coastal regions.

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##Question:briefly discuss the effect of Currents on the climate and weather of the different coastal regions.##Answer:.

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Discuss briefly the world climate regions and associated vegetation. [250 words]

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##Question:Discuss briefly the world climate regions and associated vegetation. [250 words]##Answer:.

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Write Short Notes on the following: (100 words/15 marks) 1.Warm temperate Eastern Margins. 2.Cold temperate easter region. 3.Different regions in the Ocean.

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##Question:Write Short Notes on the following: (100 words/15 marks) 1.Warm temperate Eastern Margins. 2.Cold temperate easter region. 3.Different regions in the Ocean.##Answer:.

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