UPSC Geography Optional Mains Solved Paper 2020

The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020 seeks to deregulate the production, supply, and distribution of agricultural products.

Stunting and wasting among children are severe consequences of food insecurity, leading to impaired growth and development.

Border area development is a crucial national priority to ensure the security, prosperity, and integration of remote regions. To achieve peaceful and resilient borders, several strategic steps are necessary.

Changing rural folk houses in India reflect the interplay of various geographical, cultural, economic, and technological factors.

Major oilseed-producing areas are concentrated in specific regions due to favorable climatic and soil conditions. For example, Gujarat is renowned for groundnut production,

India has opened up its space sector to private companies, allowing them to participate in satellite-based activities. This move aims to boost innovation,

The pharmaceutical industry in India is significantly dependent on the import of raw materials, particularly Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), from China.

Each soil type, with its unique chemical makeup, influences the agricultural practices and livelihoods in different parts of India.

Identifying areas covered under the tribal sub-plan (TSP) involves recognizing regions with significant tribal populations that require targeted development efforts.

The reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019 aimed to address regional aspirations by abrogating Article 370, which provided special autonomy to the region