Civil Services Chronicle November 2020

1 Science They Are Evergreen Safely Optionals- By prof. D.P. Vajpayee, Director DIAS

1 Case Study

1 Discuss about the Peasant’s, handicrafts and tribal uprisings in India during nineteenth century.

2 "In the present times, women empowerment lies on the central focus of the government in India.” Explain with examples.

3 ‘Aspirational districts programme shifts the focus back on development’. Examine.

4 Recently, Ayushman Bharat Scheme completed two years. Critically analyse its importance in meeting the health goals.

5 Examine the relevance of preventive detention in a constitutional scheme wedded to the rule of law.

6 What is the significance of U.S.-India-Japan-Australia Quadrilateral QUAD groupings in contemporary times and their effectiveness to counter China’s aggression? Explain.

7 Discuss why India deserves to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

8 What are the different causes of Landslides? Suggest different measures to mitigate the menace of landslides and mass movements.

9 Justify the need for a civil servant to have a combination of empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections of the society?

10 Discuss the concept of Sarvodaya and Antyodaya and analyse which one is suitable for India’s development strategy?

11 Over the last several years, coal bed methane (CBM) has emerged as an important energy source worldwide and is expected to play a significant role in the energy portfolio of the future.Discuss theimportance and also the environmental concerns with the methane gasextraction from its source.

12 Food processing has become an integral part of the food supply chain in India. Discuss the significance of food processing industry for growth of Indian agriculture.

13 Infrastructure is a crucial driver of economic growth. Give an account of the key issues in infrastructure financing in India. Also discuss the steps taken by government to address the concerned issues?

14 Water scarcity problems are growing in many arid and semi-arid regions in India. Given the fact thatagriculture consumes lion’s share of total water diverted in these regions, micro-irrigation is advocated by government of India as a panacea for all water problems. Explain the benefits of micro-irrigation for India and also discuss various challenges in the adoption of this technology.

15 India’s coasts have always been vulnerable to anti-national activities. Examine the vulnerabilities and preparedness of India with respect to coastal security.