For Prelims: Electric vehicle (EV), Production-Linked Incentive (PLI), Automotive Mission Plan 2016-26, NATIONAL ELECTRIC MOBILITY MISSION PLAN 2020 (NEMMP).
For Mains: Significance of Automobile Sector of india.
Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry addressed the 62nd Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Annual Session.
Q. Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following?
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 3, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Telephone lines produce low frequency, low energy electromagnetic fields which are the potential source of magnetite particles. Hence, 5 is correct.
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
For Prelims: Deep-sea mining, Shallow Water Mining, Marine Ecosystem.
For Mains: Shallow Water Mining and its Implications.
Recently, a group of researchers has suggested that Shallow Water Mining is in direct conflict with Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainability Goals, as the activity poses severe environmental risks.
Q. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
For Prelims: India Discrimination Report, Oxfam India, National Sample Survey on employment unemployment, Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), Right to Equality, Prohibition of Discrimination (Article 15).
For Mains: Impacts of Discrimination against Women & Minorities.
The India Discrimination Report which is released by Oxfam India highlighted that women and marginalized communities suffered discrimination in the job market.
Q. India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due to (2011)
(a) Its high population in the age group below 15 years (b) Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years (c) Its high population in the age group above 65 years (d) Its high total population
Q. Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include careless and useless manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures to be taken for facing these challenges. (2016)
For Prelims: North East India, Tribal Groups of Assam, Agreements for Peace in North East India
For Mains: Government Intervention in maintaining peace , Tribals of North East India
Recently, a historic agreement has been signed between the Government of India, Government of Assam and representatives of eight Armed Adivasi Groups.
Q. Human rights activists constantly highlight the fact that the Armed forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is a draconian act leading to cases of human rights abuses by security forces. What sections of AFSPA are opposed by the activists? Critically evaluate the requirement with reference to the view held by the Apex Court. (2015)
For Mains: Cognitive Dissonance concept, Ethics and Human Interface
For Prelims: Social Entrepreneurs, Poverty, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing
For Mains: Social Entrepreneurship in India, Significance of Social Entrepreneurs, Issues Relating to Development, Growth & Development
In order for businesses and governments to make informed decisions about global socioeconomic and environmental issues, social entrepreneurship is becoming increasingly important.
For Prelims: Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakening’ Programme, Central Board of Secondary education (CBSE), Swami Vivekananda.
For Mains: Significance of the teachings of Swami Vivekanand.
Recently, the Union Minister for Education launched Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakening’ Programme for school students.
For Prelims: AgriTech Summit, Initiatives Related to Agriculture.
For Mains: Importance of Technology in Agriculture.
The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare addressed the ‘Outlook Agritech Summit and Swaraj Awards 2022’.
Q. With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: (2016)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q. What are the main constraints in transport and marketing of agricultural produce in India? (2020)
Recently, the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs chaired the 26th Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC).
Q. With reference to ‘Financial Stability and Development Council’, consider the following statements: (2016)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Editorial on Growing Water Stress in India
Shallow Water Mining - Article
Biodiversity Hotspots in India - Infographics
Model Essay- Less social, More media
TTP on Demand for 2 Time Zones in India: Updated 2022
El Nino and La Nina and its Impact on India’s Monsoon - IN FOCUS | Drishti IAS English – Watch On YouTube
Editorial on Road to Human Development