Civil Services Prep

How is science interwoven deeply with our lives? What are the striking changes in agriculture triggered by science-based technologies?

Model answer

  1. Explain intragenerational and intergenerational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development. 10 marks
  2. How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006? 10 marks
  3. 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
  4. Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realising its potential GDP? 10 marks
  5. Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach. 15 marks
  6. 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