SRISHTI SINGH | RANK 78 | IAS
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Srishti Singh (Samajho Student) secured Rank 78 in UPSC Civil Services 2020. She was a star performer in SMAP 2020.
SMAP = Samajho Mains Answer Writing Program
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What are the current issues being faced by democracies around the world? 250 words | 20 marks
India’s role in the Indo-Pacific is considered crucial by countries such as Australia, Japan, and the United States. However, despite New Delhi’s presence in the Indian Ocean, maritime security has actually remained outside of India’s strategic interests, concerns, and thinking, due to its continental threats. The Indo-Pacific, therefore, is a new domain in India’s foreign policy engagements, representing a shift in New Delhi’s strategic environment. In this context, discuss how the Indo-Pacific is a theatre of opportunity for India that allows New Delhi to leverage partnerships to address a new strategic and security environment. 250 words | 15 marks
Highlight the issues related to food security in India. Also, suggest measures to be taken for achieving food security for a growing population. 250 words | 20 marks
What are the institutional and legal arrangements in place to address pandemics in India? How have they worked out during COVID-19? Examine. 250 words | 20 marks
How will the recent reforms proposed for the agricultural sector ensure better price realization for farmers? Do you think these reforms will weaken the state APMC Acts? Elucidate. 250 words | 20 marks
MSMEs play a vital role in the economic and social development of India. However, the sector faces various challenges. Discuss and give suitable measures.
Renewable energy can help India realize the goal of sustainable and inclusive economic development. Discuss. 250 words | 15 marks
What is probity in governance? Illustrate with examples of how probity can be effective in policy implementation.
What are the provisions of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989? How effectively has it been implemented? Discuss. 250 words | 15 marks
Urban flooding has wreaked havoc on major Indian cities in the recent past. Give reasons and suggest suitable measures for urban flood management with examples of best practices. 250 words | 15 marks
What are the factors determining the location of the Iron & Steel industries in India? Briefly explain the issues faced by these industries. 150 words | 10 marks
Discuss the impact of the French Revolution and the Russian Revolution on India in forging its path to the freedom struggle. 150 words | 10 marks
Evaluate the role of women in India's Freedom Struggle. Give examples of women who became outstanding examples of heroism and leadership. 250 words | 15 marks
Many local cultures, customs, traditions, practices along with heritage potentials are ignored in this era of rapid technological advancements. However, leveraging art and culture contributes significantly to the economic development of a country. Comment. 250 words | 15 marks
Highlighting different Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms available in India, explain their importance. Also, mention different measures that have been adopted to further improve the framework of ADR in India. 250 words | 15 marks
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Highlight the importance of the Right to Education. Also, discuss the issues linked with the 'No detention policy and how is the New National Education policy is dealing with it. 250 words | 15 marks
In the current context of gender crimes in India, discuss the role of women's organisations in bringing about gender justice in India. Also, comment on their achievements and failure. 250 words | 15 marks
Bring out the successes and failures of the Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) PCPNDT Act, 1994. 150 words | 10 marks
Mention the issues with the public healthcare system in India and how the Corona Pandemic has unveiled them. How can these issues be addressed? 250 words | 15 marks
In a democracy, people participate politically not only during but between elections as well, and the right to protest in a free society is an important part of it. Comment. 150 words | 10 marks
The Indian Constitution is known as a bag of borrowings for its varied sources of many features. Yet the Indian Constitution is unique in character. Do you agree? Substantiate. 150 words | 10 marks
How is it that even after two decades of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, the devolution of power and responsibilities to local governments remains poor and uneven? 250 words | 15 marks
Citizens’ ability to participate in the legislative process is fundamental to democracy. Discuss the mechanisms available for public engagement in the legislative processes in India and also suggest some measures for increasing this engagement. 250 words | 15 marks
Critically examine the role of “Mission Karmayogi” in building competent, well-functioning civil services that are impaired by several challenges in recent times. 250 words | 15 marks
“A weakened WHO would only lead to aggravated health concerns for the developing world.” Elaborate. 250 words | 15 marks
How do China’s ever-growing & everlasting territorial claims pose a serious threat to India’s sovereignty? 250words | 15 marks
(Answer Evaluated by Rohit Sir watch here: https://youtu.be/_j0-t4RW12Q)
What is biomedical waste? Discuss its impacts on the environment and also list out measures taken by the Indian Government for tackling biomedical waste. 250 words | 15 marks
“COVID-19 poses a serious threat to years of hard work on Multilateralism”. Examine considering the current geopolitical challenges concerning India. 250 words | 15 marks
Answer Evaluated by Rohit Sir watch here: https://youtu.be/KCjFUG2o_mw
What are the factors responsible for the formation of ocean currents? How do ocean currents influence the climate in different regions of the world? 250 words | 15 marks
Elucidate the major challenges faced by the Agriculture Industry in India along with few global best practices that suit the Indian context. 250 words | 15 marks
“Mineral-rich regions have historically witnessed fast economic and social development”. But, this is not true in the case of the Eastern States of India. Examine.
Answer Evaluated by Rohit Sir watch here: https://youtu.be/_NLFxQYWi1M
Discuss the impacts of colonial rule on Indian Art and Architecture with suitable examples. 250 words | 15 marks
