24th September 2021 (5 Topics)
24th September 2021
GS-II: Polity & Governance
- Government Policies & Intervention
GS-III: Economy
- Agriculture
GS-III:Disaster Management
- Disaster and Disaster Management
Context
The Government has recently amended the rules for Ammonium Nitrate to curb its pilferage, introduce fire-fighting provisions as well as improve ways to handle and store the chemical.
- The rules require that ammonium nitrate received at ports be transferred to storage houses 500 metres beyond the port area.
- The rules also permit the auction of seized lots of ammonium nitrate to ensure safe and speedy disposal besides requiring that Ammonium Nitrate be imported in bagged form only.
WHO has highlighted that death due to exposure to Hazardous chemicals has increased worldwide. In this regard, critically analyze India’s rules and regulations to deal with Hazardous chemicals. (250 Words)
Approach:
- In the introduction, provide a brief definition of Hazardous chemicals and highlight its incorporation in Chemical disasters in India
- Enumerate the impact of Hazardous chemicals on humans and environment
- Enumerate the laws, rules and regulations in India to deal with Hazardous Chemicals
- List the loopholes and problems that are present in these laws
- Way Forward and Conclusion
GS-III: Environment
- Conservation
Context
Two new Indian beaches–Kovalam (Tamil Nadu) and Eden beach (Puducherry) have recently been accorded the Blue Flag Certification.
- Foundation for Environment Education in Denmark (FEE) which accords the globally recognized eco-label - Blue Flag certification, has also given re-certification for 8 nominated beaches Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghla-Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha and Radhanagar- Andaman and Nicobar, which were awarded the Blue Flag certificate last year.
Initiatives such as the Blue Flag Certification can go a long way in ensuring Sustainable Tourism in the country. Discuss. (150 Words)
Aproach
- Introduce by giving a definition of Sustainable Tourism
- Enumerate the key features of Blue Flag certification that play an important role in Sustainable Tourism
- Enumerate other steps that can be taken to boost Sustainable Tourism in India
- Conclusion
GS-II: International Relations
- Important International Institutions
GS-III: Economy
- Money & Banking
Context
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently put on hold funds to Afghanistan amid the rising uncertainty in the country.
- This development came after IMF recently announced a 650 billion US Dollars Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocation for member countries, but Afghanistan at the moment will not be allowed to access these funds.
The IMF has been instrumental in developing the tools with which countries measure, assess and improve their macroeconomic position. Analyze. (250 Words)
Approach:
- Introduce by giving a brief overview about IMF
- Enumerate the measures IMF has taken to measure, assess and improve the macroeconomic position of countries.
- Enumerate the problems associated with taking help from IMF
- Way Forward and Conclusion
GS-III: Environment
- Conservation
Context
Assam recently celebrated World Rhino Day with a special ceremony by burning a stockpile of nearly 2,500 horns of the one-horned rhinoceros.
- The public ceremony was aimed at sending a message to the poachers and smugglers that rhino horns have no value.
The extinction of Keystone Species can lead to the collapse of the whole ecosystem. In this regard, discuss the importance of Rhinoceros, the threats they face and the measures needed to protect them. (150 Words)
Approach:
- Introduce by definition of Keystone Species
- Enumerate the importance of Rhinoceros for their ecosystems
- Enumerate the threats faced by Rhinoceros
- Enumerate the steps taken by Government to protect them
- Suggest other measures that can be taken
- Conclusion
GS-II: Polity & Governance
- Issues related to Education
Context
The Government has recently initiated the process to revise the NCERT textbooks by setting up a committee for drafting the document that will lay down the broad guidelines for changes in the curriculum.
- The 12-member National Steering Committee will be headed by former ISRO chief K Kasturirangan, who also headed the drafting committee of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The curriculum is the heart of a child’s school experience and can help in the overall personality development of a child. In this regard, discuss the considerations that need to be taken while designing a curriculum. (150 Words)
Approach:
- Introduce by giving a definition of Curriculum
- Enumerate the importance of Curriculum in child’s growth
- Enumerate the key points that should be considered while creating a curriculum, like pedagogy, continuity, creative learning etc.
- Conclusion
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