The repositioning of the longitudinal marking for high-risk piracy areas in the Arabian Sea from 65 degrees east to 78 degrees east by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2012 carries significant implications for India’s maritime security concerns.
UPSC – Mains Solved Paper GS 3
How does illegal transborder migration pose a threat to India’s security? Discuss the strategies to curb this, bringing out the factors which give impetus to such migration. (250 Words, 15 Marks)
Illegal transborder migration poses a significant threat to India’s security, presenting multifaceted challenges ranging from socio-economic disruptions to potential security risks.
International civil aviation laws provide all countries complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above their territory. What do you understand about ‘airspace’? What are the implications of these laws on the space above this airspace? Discuss the challenges which this poses and suggest ways to contain the threat. (250 Words, 15 Marks)
International civil aviation laws establish the principle that each nation possesses complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its territory.
“The diverse nature of India as a multi-religious and multi-ethnic society is not immune to the impact of radicalism which is seen in her neighbourhood? Discuss along with strategies to be adopted to counter this environment. (250 Words, 15 Marks)
However, this diversity also renders it susceptible to the influence of radicalism, a phenomenon not confined within its borders but seeping in from neighboring regions.
Environmental Impact Assessment studies are increasingly undertaken before a project is cleared by the Government. Discuss the environmental impacts of coal-fired thermal plants located at coal pitheads. (250 Words, 15 marks)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies have emerged as an indispensable tool in contemporary governance, particularly in the context of developmental projects.
Drought has been recognized as a disaster in view of its spatial expanse, temporal duration, slow onset, and lasting effects on vulnerable sections. With a focus on the September 2010 guidelines from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), discuss the mechanisms for preparedness to deal with likely El Nino and La Nina fallouts in India. (250 Words, 15 Marks)
In light of this, the September 2010 guidelines issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) provide a crucial framework for preparedness, specifically focusing on anticipated El Niño and La Niña phenomena.
Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of a carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy needs for economic growth. (250 Words, 15 Marks)
In the wake of global climate change concerns, the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms (CDM) established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
In a globalized world, Intellectual Property Rights assume significance and are a source of litigation. Broadly distinguish between the terms—Copyrights, Patents and Trade Secrets. (250 Words, 15 Marks)
In an era characterized by unprecedented interconnectedness and rapid technological advancement, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) have emerged as pivotal legal mechanisms safeguarding innovation and creativity.
Can overuse and free availability of antibiotics without Doctor’s prescription, be contributors to the emergence of drug-resistant diseases in India? What are the available mechanisms for monitoring and control? Critically discuss the various issues involved. (250 Words, 15 Marks)
The overuse and unrestricted access to antibiotics without a doctor’s prescription have emerged as significant contributors to the rise of drug-resistant diseases in India.
Scientific research in Indian universities is declining because a career in science is not as attractive as are business professions, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer oriented. Critically comment. (150 Words, 10 Marks)
Scientific research in Indian universities is experiencing a concerning decline, primarily due to the dwindling attractiveness of a career in science compared to other professions like business, engineering, or administration.