The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life.
QUES . The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss. UPSC 2017 G S MAINS PAPER…
Monsoon climate : feeding more than 50 percent of the world population
QUES . What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia? UPSC…
Landslides in the Himalayan region
QUES . Landslide is a major problem in the Himalayan region. Discuss its causes and mitigation measures. HINTS: Must read: High-altitude environmental hazards There are two regions…
Why drought is one of the most common climatic extremes in India?
QUES . Appraise why drought is one of the most common climatic extremes in India. HINTS: Drought, a natural disaster that has plagued India for centuries, continues…
Concept of air masses and fronts
QUES . Examine the concept of air masses and fronts. HINTS: Air Masses: Air masses are large bodies of air that have relatively uniform temperature and moisture…
How fronts contribute to the formation of cyclones?
Fronts play a significant role in the formation and development of cyclones, also known as low-pressure systems or storms. Cyclones are large-scale atmospheric disturbances characterized by rotating…
Plate tectonics and its relation to the evolution of major landform features
QUES . Critically examine plate tectonics theory and explain its relation to the evolution of major landform features on the surface of the earth. HINTS: Plate tectonics…
Ecological and economic challenges of river linking in India
QUES . Discuss the ecological and economic challenges of river linking in India. HINTS: National River Linking Project (NRLP), proposes to connect 14 Himalayan and 16 peninsular…
Importance of solar energy in future economic development of India
QUES . Discuss the importance of solar energy in the future economic development of India. HINTS: Solar power status in India: With about 300 clear and sunny…
Importance of the Smart Cities Programme
QUES . Critically examine the importance of the Smart Cities Programme for solving urban problems in India. HINTS: The Smart Cities Mission in India, launched in 2015,…