Free Trade Agreement (FTA) : Benefits and Challenges
QUES . “Free trade agreements with important economies of the world are good for India”. Discuss. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2023 General Studies. 200 Words. 5 Marks. HINTS:…
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…