Mains Question:
Q1. Climate change does not distinguish between borders but the poorest are hit the hardest. Comment (150 words)
Approach
- Introduction- increasing climate change
- Give examples of findings of recent reports (IPCC)
- Impacts of climate change and increasing vulnerabilities
- Discuss how poor are most affected due to climate change
- Way forwards
Q2. What do you understand by circular economy? Discuss policy measures for enhancing circular economy. (150 words)
Approach
- Introduction- define circular economy
- Significance of circular economy (for economy and environment)
- Discuss the concept of Extended producer responsibility (EPR)
- Government policies in India (Plastic Waste Management Rules, e-Waste Management Rules, Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules and the Metals Recycling Policy)
- Suggest policy measures
- Conclusion
Q3. In the dynamic world, India’s foreign policy is geared up to be proactive, flexible as well as pragmatic so as to make quick adjustments to respond to evolving situations. Discuss the objectives of Indian foreign policies in the present scenario. (250 words)
Approach
- Introduction- brief about the evolving situation (dynamic World)
- India’s proactive and pragmatic approach
- Discuss Indian foreign policy, fundamental rights and features
- Brief about current issue of Ukraine crisis
- India’s approach and policies
- Conclusion