Page-118 of UPSC Questions

Ten years of Competition Commission of India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has completed 10 years while achieving milestones with its market initiatives touching multiple sectors. The government with an aim to review the working of CCI and make it future ready, the Ministry of Corporate ..

Present a roadmap for improving farm productivity and profitability in perpetuity without ecological harm in India.

The improvement of farm productivity and profitability in perpetuity without ecological harm implies meeting society’s present food and textile needs, without affecting the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs. There are several ways to increase agricultural ..

What are the key disruptive trends of the so called Industry 4.0 (Fourth Industrial Revolution)? Discuss while highlighting the importance of innovation, Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data for Industry 4.0.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is also known as Industry 4.0. It is the automation process in the field of manufacturing and industries. The modern smart technology includes a machine to machine communication, the internet of things (IoT), improved communication, self-monitoring, ..

'Hitler's foreign policy successes between 1935 and 1939 were the result of his own tactical skills and his ability to exploit the weaknesses of his opponents.' How far would you agree with this view?

Between 1935 and 1939 Hitler’s foreign policy achieved unbroken series of success. By 1938 Hitler achieved almost all the objectives set by him without war and more importantly with the approval of Britain. Some of these successes were: As Germany ..

Upanishadas are often called Vedanta. Why?

The main motto of the Upanishads is “Knowledge Awards Salvation”. Upanishads are called Vedanta (the end of the Veda) firstly, because they denote the last phase of the Vedic period and secondly, because they reveal the final aim of the ..

"The recently released religious data in Census 2011 had stripped up a controversy with respect to the growth of the minority population in India."Critically examine the issue.

Model Answer: India is a welfare State, where various welfare schemes are launched for the benefit of the common man. Effective implementation of schemes requires information at the grass root level. This information is provided by the Census. But, the ..

Describe the current geo-political situation in the European Union and the threats that the bloc faces in the future.

Last month the French President Emmanuel Macron rocked the European political boat in an interview with ‘The Economist” where he declared that “Europe is on the edge of a precipice, his remarks come in the background of the current geopolitical ..

What is Plant variety Protection? Examine the role of Pressure Groups and NGOs in ensuring the Farmer's Rights in the legislation of Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer's Rights Act 2001.

The breeding activities and exploitation of new varieties are the decisive factors for improving rural income and their overall economic development. Since the process of plant breeding is long and expensive, it is important to provide an effective system of ..

What is drip irrigation? Why is it considered the most efficient method of irrigation?

India’s irrigated area accounts for nearly 49% of the total agricultural land. The remaining 51% is rainfed and don’t have any irrigation Infrastructure. Micro-irrigation Micro-irrigation is a type of irrigation process with lower pressure and flow than a traditional sprinkle ..

Cooperative federalism is mere talk. The trend towards centralization of authority is still continued in India as evident from migration of various subjects from state list to concurrent list and concurrent to union list. Critically discuss this statement.

Co-operative federalism is a concept of federalism in which central and state governments co-operate and collectively to solve issues and work for development of nation. In India the executive, legislative and administrative powers are divided across federal lines provided in ..