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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-44

Q.1) What is Cyber-Dome project? Explain how it can be useful in controlling internet crimes in India. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest curbing this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding? (15 marks, 250 words) Q.3) […]

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-42

Q.1) Disaster preparedness is the first step in any disaster management process. Explain how hazard zonation mapping will help disaster mitigation in the case of landslides.   (15 marks, 250 words) Q.2) Rehabilitation of human settlements is one of the important environmental impacts which always attracts controversy while planning major projects. Discuss the measures suggested for

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-38

Q.1) Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Comment on the progress made in India in this regard. (15 marks) Q.2) Examine the developments of Airports in India through Joint Ventures under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-36

Q.1) Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector. (15 marks) Q.2) What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing unit? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers? (10 marks) Q.3) What are

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-34

Q.1) Explain various types of revolutions, took place in Agriculture after Independence in India. How these revolutions have helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India? Q.2) How can the ‘Digital India’ programme help farmers to improve farm productivity and income? What steps has the Government taken in this regard? Q.3) What do you

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-31

Q.1) The mobilization of resources for the developmental process is the most important task of the government. In this context the financial resources are the one of fundamental resources. Discuss the other two fundamental resources of the developmental process. (15 marks) Q.2) What is Human Capital? Discuss how it is different from the Human resource.

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-30

Q.1) ‘Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US’ withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’. (10 marks) Q.2) “The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-29

Q.1) “What introduces friction into the ties between India and the United States is that Washington is still unable to find for India a position in its global strategy, which would satisfy India’s National self- esteem and ambitions” Explain with suitable examples. (15 marks, 250 words) Q.2) ‘The time has come for India and Japan

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-28

Q.1) “If amendment bill to the Whistle-blowers Act, 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there may be no one left to protect.” Critically evaluate. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) Citizens’ Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and accountability, but. it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater

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ABHYAS Mains Answer Writing 2020 Phase-2 Day-27

Q.1) E-Governance is not only about utilization of the power of new technology, but also much about critical importance of the ‘use value’ of information Explain. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.2) Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people. (10 marks, 150 words) Q.3) In the integrity

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