Mains Question:
Q1. Given the warming climate, mega-droughts in the future can have considerable implications for India’s food production and water availability. Examine. (150 words)
Approach
- Introduction- increasing global warming and decreasing monsoon
- Brief history of mega-drought events in India
- Current situation and threats
- Required measures
- Conclude accordingly
Q2. Biological weapons, being used for biological warfare or bioterrorism, are a threat in today’s world. Comment. (150 words)
Approach
- Introduction- define biological weapons
- Increasing threat in today’s world
- Impact of biological weapons (on health)
- Major international treaties (Biological Weapons Conventions)
- Conclusion