Civil Services Prep

How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006?

Model answer

  1. What are the challenges and opportunities of the food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing? 10 marks
  2. Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realising its potential GDP? 10 marks
  3. Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach. 15 marks
  4. Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions? 15 marks
  5. Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenarios. 15 marks
  6. Describe the benefits of deriving electric energy from sunlight in contrast to conventional energy generation. What are the initiatives offered by our Government for this purpose? 15 marks