Trade War Between China and the United States
QUES . Is the ongoing trade war between China and the United States an opportunity for India to replace China as a major exporter of manufactured goods?…
Replacement Fertility Rate (RFR) : Significance and impact of its decline
QUES . What is Replacement Fertility Rate (RFR)? Does a decline in RFR impact demographic dividend? UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2022 General Studies. 200 Words. 5 Marks. HINTS:…
Non-filers Monitoring System
QUES . What is Non-filers Monitoring System? Explain how it can increase tax compliance. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2022 General Studies. 200 Words. 5 Marks. HINTS: What is…
Issues and Challenges in Centre-State Financial Relations and Fiscal Federalism
QUES . What are the emerging issues raised by some states in India in the context of fiscal federalism? Explain your view in this context. UPSC IES/ISS…
Glass Ceiling : Causes, Impact and Breaking
QUES . Is glass ceiling a deterrent to women empowerment in India? Discuss. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2015 General Studies. 200 Words. 5 Marks. HINTS: What is Glass…
MAGADHA – THE MOST POWERFUL MAHAJANAPADA
QUES . Why, of all the janapadas, did Magadha alone come into prominence and become the seat of a powerful monarchy? UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2024 General Studies….
Pumped Storage Hydropower : Working, Types, Advantages and Disadvantages
Hydroelectric power plants, which convert hydraulic energy into electricity, are a major source of renewable energy. There are various types of hydropower plants: run-of-river, reservoir, storage or…
Membrane bioreactor : Advantages and Disadvantages
In the past few decades, Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology has emerged as a wastewater treatment technology of choice over the activated sludge process (ASP), which has been…
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Pollution : Sources, Effects and How to Reduce?
Sulphur dioxide is a colourless and soluble gas with a pungent odor. It is a liquid when under pressure, and it dissolves in water to form sulphuric…
Largest Emitters of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) in the World
India is the largest emitter of sulphur dioxide (SO2) in the world, contributing more than 21 per cent of global anthropogenic emissions mainly coming from coal-based electricity…