Mains Question:
Q1. India is in the middle of an unprecedented expansion in renewable energy, but it comes at a huge ecological and human cost. Comment. (250 words)
Approach
- Introduction- Renewable energy in India and its current status
- India’s expansion role
- COP26 in Glasgow and India’s proclamation on the global stage that by 2030
- Challenges (environmental degradation)
- Required measures
- Way forward
Q2. What do you understand about 'Insect Apocalypse' ? How plummeting insect numbers 'threaten collapse of nature'? (150 words)
Approach
- Introduction- Insect Apocalypse
- Decreasing number of Insects
- Ecological impacts of insect apocalypse
- Conclusion
Q3. Due to anthropogenic activities and urbanization wetlands are declining at an alarming rate. Discuss measures required to protect wetlands in the country. (250 words)
Approach
- Introduction- about wetlands
- governance- international and national
- significance of wetlands
- Challenges (degradation of wetlands, pollution, climate change)
- Required policy measures
- Conclusion