Environmental ethics is a branch of philosophy concerned with the moral relationship between humans and the natural world.
Previous Year Questions
Lists previous years’ questions/question papers or trend analysis of the UPSC CSE Exam
Considering the threats cyberspace poses for the country, India needs a “Digital Armed Forces” to prevent crimes. Critically evaluate the National Cyber Security Policy, 2013 outlining the challenges perceived in its effective implementation. (250 Words 15 Marks)
Therefore, while the National Cyber Security Policy of 2013 represents a crucial milestone in India’s cyber defense strategy, addressing the aforementioned challenges is imperative to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the nation’s digital sovereignty.
The persisting drives of the government for the development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face multiple displacements. With Malkangiri and Naxalbari foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the Left-Wing Extremism(LWE) doctrine that affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth. (250 Words 15 Marks)
This phenomenon is particularly evident in regions like Malkangiri and Naxalbari, where the focal points of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) have emerged.
Religious indoctrination via social media has resulted in Indian youth joining ISIS. What is ISIS and its mission? How can ISIS be dangerous to the internal security of our country? (250 Words 15 Marks)
ISIS, or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, is a notorious terrorist organization that emerged in the early 2000s, gaining global attention for its brutal tactics and extremist ideology
Human right activists constantly highlight the fact that the Armed forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is a draconian act leading to cases of human right abuses by security forces. What sections of AFSPA are opposed by the activists. Critically evaluate the requirement with reference to the view held by Apex Court. (250 Words 15 Marks)
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) stands as a contentious piece of legislation within the realm of human rights activism.
The frequency of earthquakes appears to have increased in the Indian subcontinent. However, India’s preparedness for mitigating their impact has significant gaps. Discuss various aspects. (250 Words 15 Marks)
The Indian subcontinent has been witnessing a concerning trend in recent years: a noticeable uptick in the frequency of earthquakes.
Discuss the Namami Gange and National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) programmes and causes of mixed results from the previous schemes. What quantum leaps can help preserve the river Ganga better than incremental inputs? (250 Words 15 Marks)
In response to these challenges, the Namami Gange and National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) programs were launched with the ambitious goal of rejuvenating and preserving the river.
India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) which has a database containing formatted information on more than 2 million medicinal formulations is proving a powerful weapon in the country’s fight against erroneous patents. Discuss the pros and cons of making this database publicly available under open-source licensing. (250 Words 15 Marks)
India’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) stands as a beacon of indigenous wisdom, housing a vast repository of over 2 million meticulously formatted medicinal formulations.
Discuss the advantages and security implications of cloud hosting of servers vis-a-vis in-house machine-based hosting for government business. (250 Words 15 Marks)
Cloud hosting of servers has emerged as a pivotal solution for government agencies seeking to streamline operations and enhance efficiency in managing their business infrastructure.
What are the areas of prohibitive labour that can be sustainably managed by robots? Discuss the initiatives that can propel the research in premier research institutes for substantive and gainful innovation. (250 Words 15 Marks)
From manufacturing assembly lines to hazardous material handling in industrial settings, and from agriculture to healthcare, robots are revolutionizing the way tasks are performed.