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There are many challenges in sustainably scaling up renewable energy in India. Analyse. Also, discuss what can be done to address these challenges. (150 words) 10 ara tt ardteroita sat a darolia oy a ase me tat A Ra Fifa are t, vat fifare fe oe eee & Rees & fe er Pear ar eT fh Renewable enesgy is Avenue fpr harnessing enagy which will addres the asin needs due to global demand os wal as In the context of enubonmeatal challenges. India has high potental for tne production of renewable ghagy duc +> abudance of aunlight, wind, wate da - How wer ther challenges to harness Us fall potential are - QW) Inadequate technology for cet ng up enagy plants (2) [nadequate Funds % resources @ Irregular supply of auntight, wate - (uy) Unekilled labour & operarives . (5) (ssues 4 land ,environment (6) Regula ons A; government G7) Lack of private settor mtu Cail us : 8468022022 Vint us = wavwvistonias in Page 1 of 50_|__visiGN tas” (®) Wsty enengy produttin, hence high pidng (4) Technology and materid need fo be imported o6 no locally available» thus {nore i corr. Aplubons — () Government xole - — Imperative to sek the regulation and ossuring incentives through schemes, programmes HkeegNah'ona Solar Mist ere &) Public prvare partnaship - (D Ressearth & Development W) Gpoity Building - eq, Sour Mil erat (9 Data collect & Manag ement regarding availability ot inpwr reources (6) Inter nattonal (o- operation. ©: \n ternational apolar Alliance a) Awore ness Considering the quest of energy and st conventional resource, we need te swifth to mi'ssion-mode for accelerating ten Cait us : 8468022022 Visit us : ww vistonias in Page 2 of 50Dovit ante ating tis VISION IAS” = 2. The policies and indicators introduced by the government, in recent times, to finance urban development in India are key in addressing the existing challenges. Discuss with special reference to municipal bonds. (150 words} 10 are 5, ae eh Fe ar Fite reer eat Fe eae eee ot AE APtat ate ata adam eit & Rivet Bg weet & renter deat (eaPa Rr ates) Fr ate ae wat As per study, By d030, India Is going to have 90%. of its population jaurbant aregs , this necessitates the austainable Ey responsive Urban Delo pment Gover n ment o \ndtq hos wme up with screme like Smart Gti Mission, eben AMROT, PRASAD de sthemes - However, Nabure ot developmen requires high amount of fund % raourer to fulfil the Obj credits, Savings (a) Noes can be Involved to promote establishment of Sal Help geoupo. entrep mer: (3) Banks to bs ohicty follows Petority il Mesures by_Govestroresl” () Bonk Sacuth{ (a) Pesk Indian Postal Bank. (3) Prony Seotor Lending (4) Jon - Dhan- Yano - (5) RBI has esold the stake in NWABARD for autonomy -® F ‘ginanctas Indusion’ is important Br ee human development. the propa implemen aw eneenzzazach schemes will es help Toviskt Page 6 of 50Dont ont anything this Ta VISION IAS” 4. What do you understand by the term ‘Environmental Accounting’? Discussing the rationale behind introducing environmental accounting, highlight its status in india. (150 words) 10 seater Sabet we are ar mat GP afer aie ati ee safer Sorat er pe, ere oe Pah eas Accounting denotes the shatonent of profit & loss, asets & liabilities emove Certain pared of time maintained by businesses & companio- The evinonmentel Gtouating replicokes the concept in the evolo gical o»p: \k wun’ the loss “ Ecologia) crser due +0 develupm enrol paojeds and unwise we nodural resources « ey Building ck dom would rerms ak inigation & , while lose dn terms of biodiversity , for. €4- bo protit in wodes supply felled trees, vanished impaur ole environmental It would help to ascesr the cost - benefit analysis ef any proj eu before implementation so thar ratimal Callus : e4ee022022 Visit us : wax visionias in Page 7 of 50VISION IAS” decision can be taken. This will help to wnduer me quatititave analysis er ie supple men’ tne empty alleg ations of loss of; environ - —ment - In longa terms dk will help 1 acount compensafory afte restarten and ener bess Compersald tate bn Yutrure - stats _in India - \ndia hax started Enuizonmen ta} ry asrivitics to be Import pases ment since 2006 -Howeres , it is nok pile voy oftenly. ignored. fer We sake teustoinabl development, ny to measure the impur wed in letra spit ; ik is necess a a human activities ove environment sdentifi cally bo chalk our well- desised polidies Call us : 4488022022 Visit us : wen.visionias in Page 8 of 501068 ve pare VISION IAS = wernt 5. While access to irrigation is important, efficiency of water use is equally, if not more, crucial. Examine. (150 words) 10 swat ftard a wf mange &, at a or ara oft ae ae at ath At genet 1 here fa The use of wate is canted our in imigattion ot highest pro poatton Aucceded by Indurial and household use - For India’s agri cul tured geowth , Qccess to irrigation is very impostanr, as ornkso! ct le aerable land alt ner under Indgatio - To achieve acile rated food produttien and increoset hemes income by A022, the irrigatton is crucial owpeur However, the monsoon- depend eny eran ed and current availability ot wata stor se may nol” help to qweil 1007. WHiliaah m of irri gation faite. \k ts equally important to increaye the water eftidenty by various measures 20 thal the water is wisdy used Callus : 468022022 Visit us : werwvisioniasn Page 9 of 50VISION IAS" and imigatim can be used e fully. Water efFicinay denotes the use wara to harvest maximus craps pes litre , Yeuse of treated water, avoiddng the vapouriaation , eb Memes - () To increase the less- water intensive Crop produ like pulser f) Use of sprinkles than oper supply (@) Use % sunfic tediniques ¥ for orause enrien | eq: \srad techniq ) Form ponds to be Wverdd tegalaly to quid vapouiaanin (5) Wats mereri ng Govt Shem & Q Neerancnal Yq ane () ‘Per deop Flore Gop" () ‘Soil health Card scheme &®) Aqui ustural antes © Incentives \pr sprinkle fatili tier (go _—Wate-trerenl ngvert: Thus , need to make awareness of wate OF prectous aser ts importan implement meawires rebigiousty . Dont wre anything this peat | Callus : 6468022022 Page 10 of 501068 ie eying tis VISION IAS ors For a holistic approach to disaster risk reduction, there is a need to mainstream indigenous traditional knowledge and link it with modern technologies. Analyse. (250 words) 10 sara fra racer 35 re ar afer Fr, Ger area art tenet fart dt a8 aye ett asst & are fh Rawr AT In Recenbly conducted internatonal summit “Sendai Fromework for Disaster Risk Redueri ay (A015 -2030) has been adopted. It alse recognised the need to blend the traditional knowledlge with mo dean tecnologia ber holistte appro to reduce sk by disasters. Bene fb W) bocol importance - - Nabe a disasters vay according to jons: and indi gmous people are a knowledgable ‘ith aware qo f Keadty fo cope up Frequenty owned disasters eg. Theln low lying ares, Hs coastal communities have developed bnowledge to twlivate rice tn Hood Preme areas - Call us = 8468022022 Visit us : warervisionas in Page 11 of 501068 VISION IAS" ag carat 49, this a@n be added with : deweloping more type ok water - resisfant Cop vari eft 6 (ay Habikatton— People knoe regarding local materi als ty be used and method to build their houses to sushain during disaster eq. In meghalaya. witha high elevaltm with aupport- JN oy toca spuies of Barbr save trom food orers 8 a : " @ food tother requirement — They know the Food with long QE life as well os uniliky of 0 forest bree-leaves to People live in hower the nalaral nxesources \ike counter athark “ mosquito during Hoods - ewolved Thus adaptation” by them is necessary to add knowledge resources to avold human & propaty losses and to replicate ata Vist us : wwwvisionias in Page 12 of 50Doatwrle VISION IAS” 7. What do you understand by food irradiation? Highlighting some of its unique applications, examine its relevance for India. (150 words) 10 ‘aver FAfiru (food irradiation) Haar ar HN #7 co pe PAPE at Te spare er, area Pr cart ore or te TT food Irradiatim is the process by in which food is irradiated using the radio-active element nays ao thab its se shelf-life ts increased. 4.0 (obalk- 60 by used for the : irradiation of tauil= to avold ffs damage 4 nottening - Pharmaceutical ore also irradiared * de-dvoid in heaton tay microbes i foud inadiation - Bene Fis ot, e in shal life (i) Increas j &@) Sutraining the quality @ Rvold the losses duc te daxo (a) Assure the returns ato produces. (5) |n line with the quality standards () Rap io branding & marketivy q) \m proving, the food_psuod wun winy ob food procesing indus Cail us: 8468022022 Visit us : ww visionias in Page 13 of 50 ot food prod ut trea ingVISION IAS” Relevance br_India - k eee ae g higher India +h records the loss of food pao dur highest due to unavailability of slurage % radiation Fadlitt es - SAMPADA Scheme 1s targeted to enhance the pso dustuity % efficient of food product on & helping the UL COs « increoang intome Yor prod Renett to ti) Quality standards will be Improved (a) export Sf will be increased due to complying with sanitary & phytosanttary standards of WTO “ (@ Branding & Markehng ch produ - (y) Gmpelitive prices fpr conuumess Thus tp enaurt the dustainabte food production, weave and distrizutton , We need to enhance the glebat dil hy el- food ted iatim Callus : 8468022022 Visit us : wwe fist us : wronw.visconigs in Page 14 of 50Dont wate azything tis VISION IAS” & Whereas misuse of technology has abetted the spread of fake news, itis with the aid of technology that this menace can be curbed. Elaborate (250 words) 10 sat ett 3s ened a og (GS Tre wee HT aera Pea, ae steht area At oe ae sige ot rove at eT Bt aa eT rm Arcee tosy access to tedrnology and deeper use of sodal media dike Wharapp: Face book, Twitter have led to increase in spread of mis infpr mation with hig speed #h broad coverage « Thue are 200 million of Wert uo in India. which 45 shows of wonneckivity. y mechanism oO Whats opP the intensity There is no to ensure the x genuindy oF informattm Weceived or forwarded - The people with radice) tend nay fool to spread Inde the sodal environ] | have gor eoty propaganda and polarise The large number of non- workity Call us : 6468022022 Visit us : wrwvisionies in Page 15 of 50VISION IAS” Popwatten wntribute in major portim to spread this havoc However, the solutim fo be tramed out for the sokia oj, soue peace, \aw & Orde Technology, only» can lead to qreate help to combat such situatim By — () Generating & spreading awaren cs messages ty nol spread Fake now - @)-4 Whatapp has given Lapgeltatie® dnd spread the message {0 we ik wisely raHonally (2) Whatsapp has provided feature “forward sp thar revetuer could kaew—h analyae Fhe gen nety benind news: (a) Centraliaing data of gxoups aod xecording ib with police crdes. keg tar © will help in case of mishap + Thus, it is necessany fo use technolo to curb the menace generated byfit . Page 16 of 501068 Dont wite VISION IAS” Explain the salient features of the recently established Defence Planning Committee, How can it help in credible defence preparedness? (250 words) 10 are @t Wi afte err Prato afteta (PR arf arty A spe PaoreTsat FT aaron Fife ae Peaeetta var arf a a errr ee ATE? Defence Planning Wommittee has blished to rotionaliae the been esta a decision making akonsidaing The priority et national defence. Features (1) Composi Hon — tt wnsist® the eli th Minister a State for Defence, all Thre heads armed Fores, natioal sexily advisos eke - Minister oy Defence, Q) Wwe Fundtons — i“ Regarding procurement of essential defence tecnnolvqy , equipment and avsenals atuording {P the Needs of fortes. — Mlocatton ef resources to the armed Forces auording to ther deman Callus : 6468022022 Visit us : wone.vistonias in Page 17 of 50VISION IAS” ea wenn Participation of all stakeholder sil : help todedde in credible defence preparedness - ay - (1) Priori tiaing the needs of aimed forces () Allo coring the resources auordingly &) Indusin , tydus| m a; defence arsenals; equipmen b &% technology according to current context - lw) Ensuring effi clenay of resource 14 the backgaound of ownilability ot lower rewurtsd (5) staffing decisions (6) Consideration of; global stand ards. The environ men of global politis can't be eersi sured stable Hence, Ur is necessary fo plon with appre pale wisdom to maure credible defence preparedness : Page 18 of 50ot . ease, VISION IAS ome 10. Recent reports of Maoist leaders having amassed huge assets in property ‘and cash underlines the significance of probing the funding network as part of counter-terrorism efforts. Discuss. (150 words) 10 avi abe areAh we Rae aRReeat Ae eh a MN Te after Peateh t ebearePolt rae er WH Aer er ee wea amg Tales Far fi at Fa Funding to ‘tadical & terorst groups is caudal 4 important cspet to worry about; o5 ar helps to Strengthen Hem recruiting manpowe, accessing Weapons , and ather tools & eguipmenb Tp save thar purpose In the efforts against tarurism, to find the source 4 funding and choke them and breal, nerwo rk is Important 8 thar thee group bewme weak and inattive- At international (evel, Financial Action Task Force (FAFF) stressed he need to resist the diversion as currendgs via blouk money to Suth groups. and A Sanh ms 7 ‘it. Hiss the Counties wheb tail te curd te tow of money bh tervorisr qe Call us ; 8468022022 Visit us : wavwvisionis jn Page 19 of 50Dont wite anything tis VISION IAS” Source Such g*oups acces the money, thro ugh counterfeit Currenuy, drug tra fticleing , human traffickivg, blacle markeltng of geld, weepons through porous and poortys survellient bordes eg India- Nepal Borda issue of counter Curren Measures ef (1) Werreny should be wntlled eg - damonctization gitiaation tor Marker exchange (maximum at (@) Shick law % regulation against human and dang tra fk og (uy) Stricte borde survellionce (5) International woperatton Is pri marily important - te poem laws & regime, polrdug agents « ‘ Financia Wy strildng ac the*rool, he organi sarions Can be weakened. Hence ak is meceisa fo Ubb tne nchyorte of finance to ensure law % ordet Call us : 8488022022 Vist us : ewww.visonias in Page 20 of 50VISION IAS” 11. Not only do services MSMEs contribute mightily to the overall GDP growth, they have a powerful, multiplier impact on the local economies as well. Elaborating on the statement, highlight the problems faced by service sector MSMEs. How can the government make it easier for MSMEs to start and grow a business? (250 words) 15 MSMEs i saa fear sue ear aa GDP safe Ht age ats stra eB, afer aren radia spforaearst wr at ope ane lle are rare BL a eT afteare aia 3 gu, MSMEs far dha ater amet ar oft aaa sree auf are MSMEs % Fe aft areca air aréor a ate ar Freer 2 ser ae eB? Services MSMts are the enterprises which are smalle in the term 4 ourpur and busines aac os compared Ip large &ntu prise. They work 19 various Seuss Sith oF \T services, trans pork & Gmmunicalto, tonde veupply chain & logistic ete They conttibure to enhance the xowth in GDP os well pouiding po stun ites while giving to large enterprises. § em ployment op port services ‘ “ Along with the, they imate impou on loca) eeconomia ar Following — large Call us : 8488022022 Visit us : wwecvisionias in Page 21 of 50Don tite anything his 1068 VISION IAS" a andy a) ? Employment opportunities to local employable youth. @) Bringing the urbaniaation in the areas with incresse in popwatton, market , ete a esential (3) Facil tate the growhh services like health, Education - (y) They enhance gxow th oF man ufacryn Seehor in area due to avail absill ty of Aneir support and thus mulHiplying their etteck on “onomy (5) Lowering the burden on large cties- Howeva the problems paced by Service MSMEs are — a) Depend nay oy \arge mterprises duc to intensive aup ply chan - — their output depend on these lorporatt oyu si ~ shauk-in Impau of sluggish grouith May lead to dosure of Suvi io POSES - Vist us : www-visionias.in Call us : s4se022022 Page 22 of 50Dont wie VISION IAS” m3 patie) Q) [Inadequate financial resources () |navailability of trained ®skilled man powe - (Lesser exposu £e5 to nao fedrnvlogie, hence less ampetitive - (8) Namow minded apprvath beso les* visk-toking secor , lack of expo - oriented sbjechv Soluri ms Q) Govemmant schemes — =‘ Stand up Indio’ ,“Mudra’ tor credit faalikie = online fodlitarim of serum Ailing, of variows entitie ~ Relaxing labo un regui attons - 4 Ningat Bandhu' for export orienta m {ay SKI] Indio - for cavoiling Skilled youth - (@) Tax benehts for startups - (4) Tax be exemptim ‘for angel investos In the backdrop of demo graph fe dividend eibchieve the high growl mate os the aclerat of msmGs is of urgent anced Catus:e4sen2z022 aad should be 07) CA ROE wnwsisiones Page 23 of 50 In atyhr directionVISION IAS” . Contract Farming has many advantages, however it suffers from market failures. Elaborate. What can the government do to correct problems that lead to contract failures? Also, discuss whether the Model Contract Farming Act, 2018 is a step in the right direction, (250 words) 15 ‘aifter ght (atta eatin) Baek ara &, grail ag ava At Pawrarat A es Or afer ania iii aeere, after Rest er rem ant art areata Sia soit gee eet 2 re, ay Fe sar too iar gt ana, 2016 sft Re ora art ez 1 Contract Farming is o busines model a forming in which the potenhal consume. Genoally enterprise, company) Comes inte wont rou with farmers assuring the purchase oy prbleice ae pre- derermined price- Advantages : (1) Assured price for forma, meen @) Incentiviaing for quali ty producti o (3) Assured produc Gr wuhme.- () enabling quewth of Income of- farme . er (5) tasuring sw Supply chain cont nuatim. ive. Uninte mpted supply (6) (ntro ducing Eind of professionalism in the sechor off agri wilture- Howeve, there are Certain Vieit us : worw.visionias in Page 24 of 501068 ™ aryting ts VISION IAS er cord failures due to contrad: forming - : W Requiation 4 Jaws ore not available in cose of dispute : (a) Markel demand & supply may tum down the demands produce oy reduce the price in case of Huctiarion- (s) fear ef damage standing or a +o produce while hawest shage Thus, government intervention is necessary to correc problems leading. fo vontrock failures — @ Frming laws & reguiation with clear provisions of reaponal bili A Wabi lity . 2) Gasuein (natrance penetration tor farmus — Oop Insurance, Q) Cedit Facilities (a) aubsidies - (5) Transport toad conn echuiky Improvement In this Confer, Govern ment has wme up with model Contrau- Call us : 8468022022 Visit us : wrwvisionias in Page 25 of SOVISION IAS” [Farming Act 2048 Which provides- () The responsi bili ty 4% liabill ty % Stakeholder. @) Penal provisions in case of breath . (@) App Authorities for implementation (a) Appeollate Mechanism ) Committee for Teviowing the Implement ation. Howeve, the Feagriudture tr aq stote subjeu and states have to align these legal medranism and auct ess of ar depends of Implemestart m buy Stute di+-ectten machinery Nevertss , Ur is surely a rtghtgood step in me aicedtion te atle promote tor doubling Inwme of formenr by 2022- Callus : 8468022022 Visit us : wor.visionias in Page 26 of 50 Dont wnte anthig this magn carat pear1068 VISION IAS" Dont wie 13. Suggest the measures needed to improve the employability of labour force as well as increasing number of employment opportunities in light of structural changes being brought by disruptive technologies. (250 words) 15 farrerrer ft oteiittftat (Rae bareihy aver are ar ee sieerrere afar Sera og ae Rata at ere are er haere ara AT sea aan Fim araeare act or qa Sif The growth ard of advance technology has brought the fear of loss of jobs world. Gnsidering the high dn overall demo graphic dividend, India needs to take steps +o correct’ the disruption in employment marcel due te high technologies - Tr require — © Improving he employability 4; labour Forte Q) Increasing numb ea of employment opportunitie- Measures are Needed to addresy above two issues so phat our labour force remain competitive , comperent and compatible te Yace the Challe Call us : 8468022022 Visit us : werwvisionis in Page 27 of 50VISION IAS” (A) Improving fhe employability ot Labour Force ‘oy a @ Skill training, upgrading (upskillins), re skilling — ‘Skill [ndia’ Programme: ~SSaNKace! , ‘STRIVE! ~— Gromin Kushal Vikos Yojana, Provori Kushal Vikos Yojana ® National SHU fromework = “= Updating 4 upgrading the skill cum’ cum oF Pet tne demand - — chonneliaing the Tes eurce® Guordin — gly like training matertols, truining stett eke @ Industrial cooperation = Ensuring Industaal trainings — Use of CSR to skilltng un employ ed « @® Academic Cunt culum = Designing cur alum auscding be curank require Mets her @ st Rua troinins — sak ehedp qvup 4 Gmmunl ty Biginke, Call us : 8468022022 Visit us aan = Page 28 of 50 Dont teVISION IAS” ® Increasing numba of employment ~ Opportunites -@ National apprenticeship scheme - ® Promoltng Stout-up , MSM ® Incentivising labour intersive sectoas like textile Dleatha ete- ® Seak- employment programme — PM employment Gurantee Scheme — MUPRA, Stand up India - @ Increasing the incentive to bwineser With large labour force - - In requiations , tax eacempriovs. © Accderak eng salral employment & sdk employmenr Hrrough SHGs, CBOs eh The pkopet channeling of resources for employment gun cratien % sustenance js Important te address threal of distruuprive Feennologi a Call us : 468022022 Visit us: eaw-vistonias in Page 29 of 50ose Don't wie VISION IAS” ae spn ire 14. India's trade policy in agriculture, marred by ad-hocism and pro-consumer_ bias, has constrained realization of export potential, and prevented the farmers from reaping the benefits. Examine the statement and discuss ways, including government initiatives, to improve agricultural exports. (250 words) 15 senda ate ster ane era ony, FAR a are ft ara fa a eat sora St oft strane Far & aa Beare et are sare 8 Mar AL eee aT sePhern a, he arch gett eer pt Pate Hae are afta oe a fam - Trade policy in agriadture impau- the Marker prices \eading to disruption . i * rr in quowth potential of agro-expo The import ot pod ar crop produc increased , sometimes, - This poli is unnecess orily by addres the inbla on led to reduerten 19 prices and hence hep to ponuimer fo buy - This shows the ad-hodsm aw pro - Lonsim - However, Such steps harms the growth of farmers due fo lowering. of price leading to loss & hampering export potential » They could not reaP bene Aits a high prices Ea produce & demand in internatvonal martet Call us : 8468022022 Visit us : wonw.visionias in Page 30 of 50VISION IAS” = Therefore ur is necessary to yeview such steps ao thar balancing of benefits to consumer % farmer can be maintained. Wy - W) Ministerial] @-ordinario - ~ Ministry of Agri wlture & Pinishy oF (ommene should go hand - in- hand in the overlappl 4 areos ot tuncrioning. eq: Plan tarion crops - Feo, udbs woltee, dug arcane (a) Role of APEDA {re ts important enture amoomh How of cwommunicaten betwen ol Stake hold ers. () her the Marker work Requiarton of wraume price showld be reviewed rend applied only fn crisis situattons. prices con be controlled by reducing the otha cost like trongportati Call us : 8468022022 = fisit us : wen visionias in Page 31 of 50Dont wnte VISION IAS" = (by reduction of fuel VAT) 4 indiredt oo tax ememptions eh (4) Engaging all stateholdes while Auriauing tne trade polity - (5) Robust market inbrastructure, sto rage faciliHes to absorb the Shocks a price . Fer enhanding agri wilture export - (1) Subsidies & Credit tadlihe- @) Incentviai ngs technology for produvim @ Requatsing We a wub Festi rae, n he wake of sotely standards] pariddes i standards - 4 ato ing fo global facilities and nero, (4) Brandin (5) Special Martel for exporr produ © Thus, we need fo explolt our surplus produuton to benefit the Forma communt ty while gaining the “foreign exchange in Surplus Call us : 468022022 vat iit us : wonw.vistonias in Page 32 of 50VISION IAS” Ea 15. Is currency exchange rate a suitable measure of relative economic performance of countries? Despite improving _ macro-economic fundamentals, trade deficit in India continues to widen. Bring out the factors responsible for this situation. (250 words) 15, sear er Pra Rats ener nr reve re ge a A? hat cain ‘orrticoy (waft ante smart) # qre areye, aren H aarore weer Pear aa fire Pala Re savant reat at ree fr Appreciation in Currency with reaper ty Dollar is Considered or me of the Gs pe * healthy economy. Howeva, it is nor the sole measure tr gauge fhe exonomic condi Hm , 0 - © lt depends upon the as demand & Aupply meshanism which is Hexible- 9 on ole od of exchange » ® Indian method eat et, eo Hoakins om wore ibd auounl. asian? shows the vefleio In dual Thus only Current cuount- tronsadtons. @ Cuvrency imp rovement in shorten span of Hime do wor help te Improve the etonomic growth . or rarely haps fo conver inte long Form Callus : 8468022022 Visit us : wravistonias in Page 33 of 501068 Dannie VISION IAS” ea @ As ir is xelative to other currency F and considering global eonomic interdependence , its appredation| depreciatton depend on the etonomy oh otha Wuntrie too; thus unable tp show picture of domestic eonomy pefectty In recent Hme, India has edge an good direction in cose o& miurv- ~enomic fundamentals quan os exchange ote, external debt. ett , however the trade deficit is widening, pressing ga—the strain m fpre'go Tetves. + fauton responsible - © S Sea ar a demand @® Poor industrial production ® low agri wtrurel produ © ast related glitcnes ®© demonetiaan m © Banldng sector crisis @ Pork increase in port IneHicieny, Call us» 468022022 Vist us : wwnwvisionies.in Page 34 of 501068 Det vate VISION IAS" = ® Amport side O Lalg sn ESM of crude ofl & Perro| eum ® Protectonisr policies o USA @ Non- tariff measures auth on Sakery: dala produuim 7 waised by EV. @ Cormperiin fy China, South tast Asta. Thus, these factors are needed be addressed while facing turbulence in the global supply chain, fo cope up on trade deficil fsaue- Callus = 6469022022 Visit us : wnvisionias in Page 35 of 50VISION IAS” 16. It will take much more than relief packages to address the problems being faced by the sugar industry in India. Discuss. rer Retiro we epee moos gS LTE ant oie para arc f) at AAT \ndia is me of largest producer ot; sugor in the world and 4upplie ok sugar isc exporting country. However W reeml Hme sugar industay is undegoing tnrough many Challeng & ~ Ww oredizk Weakened Sugar mills- - Non- payment Bs duc unavailability oy credit < co- operative structure, ~ less professionalism - Pine prictong. - Quality standards - — Falling prices G) Sugaiee geipred ute — Walter cists - lw productim — Augarcane with lows Sugar veal — indebted ness due +o stalled Paymort by mills lowering sol quali Caf us 8468022022 Visit us : wen visionias in Page 36 of 50VISION IAS” ta)_ Government — - Abundant storage of sugar. - No proxiry bo sugar sector - @epeparochialism towards W- operahve seute = Povr trade poliay However, Certain Stale governments have announced the reli ef paucose for augor indus Fray whithis nok guptice- Steps _can be felen - © Improvement in ugar mills — ~ Technology upgradatim ~ Shorage “fy raw sugarcane — Credit & subsidy Fadi - welcoming private setter, fo make more competitive - = Reg wlarisivg the quality » finance audit «standards — review ng im poxt policy of suger, Call us : 8468022022 Visit us : wrwvisionias Page 37 of 501068 - anything tis VISION IAS uh @ _At_pxo formes: ~ Improving water chidany for pro duurion : — pixed cropping. = anil health Cord Suneme- ‘ Ye, Agrniutture, Co-operati ver are the state subjeuts ( state government should wme forward to en pexformanie of indhy- hance He Poverall Vist us : wrevistonias in Callus :a4sen22002 Page 38 of 501068 VISION IAS" 17. NAPCC, almost 10 years old and formulated with lofty objectives, has not served as the best answer to cope with the impacts of climate change. Critically discuss. (250 words) 15 aire 10 aE eet sy sega srait 3 ara paw, NAPCC F oraTg vias & seat sr arse 8 at ada ara ee rk ag Pea fh asa sai fim Natonal Action Plan m Climate Change CNAPCO) Wos for mulated in the wntext of in the Global warming. challenge + Te consist? alg Olas nine rs Bonn: which wee sector spent Ne ; rem in India whi to improve eas : velop met enauri ag astainable develop Some preogromme ag © Nakina) Geen missim ®@ Nattonal solar Mésimy ® National plan for Himalayan Hadoi Fal eb Howevea , the wsing pollutm, depletia of Forests % biodiversity show ther the pxogram could nok serve best to wpe up with impau imate Unange - Callus : 8468022022 Visit us: werwvisionias.in Page 39 of 50VISION IAS” ae Reasons _ Q) Multiplidty of schemes . (@) No acuity mapping, asigning the responsibil hy ® Lack of minister al W-ordinatton () Conurrrent aubjeu ~ Vouk of Federn} Spiah om” implementarin (5) Avail ability ot tund om time. (4) Technolo gy non-avall adi lity GG) No sped He stafting (@) Mo review mechanism and Corrective aun - in governmen the oution plan. k led to (a) Change side lining Yer, the course correc Loh be token to align tne plan with global commitment we have made at Pars Uimate summit and reacHvare it to athioe the goalr Call us : 469022022 a situs : ww visionas.in Page 40 of 50VISION IAS” Some Measures Can be token as- () Redefining the goals & Objectives with specifi cations (a) Assigning clear roales to ministeries departments (s) Providing resource allocatims as pe specified torger- (u) Pertodic review me chanism.et - (5) Adtvity mapping. (6) Sodal awareness at large scale () Private participation through ap, NGOs efe Thus all stakeholdes showd be tnvolved so thal quality (nputs can be received to impzovise the NAPCC and aehtere—ev Strengthen our efforts towards commitments ar Paris dummit Call us : 8468022022 Visit us : www vistoniasin Page 41 of 501068, VISION IAS” oH we Sieh 18. Proliferation of nuclear weapons and the threat of their use are key cicaea for gobl mci. oneeles eng tenure! arrangements seem to be ineffective. Comment. Also, identify the salient features of India's policy in this context and discuss whether India should join the NPT in the current form. (250 words) 15 spear gitar sera te sae herr re Pie err ser Pea sale Rear adiara ataelfta racer ara afta art fh Reem i are spear oA A ee Raa a afer fae gar at A sa rea tartare aresy ava NPT abate Sra fa Nuclear Weapon is o harrdous chall age whidk threatenes the human existence , hence a Intense issue 5 global security. due to Rand tiny Seco” of nuclear armed Countries, all the humanity is Unde threat - For this many agreements have been carried out of mult -lake Hora sith 05 -ONuceor Profiferatim Treary @ Comprehensive test ban treaky , Olin along with ounbi , tron Nudeu Deal: However these agreements are not Pound effective, as Signing countrie Iike N- korean lebk the regime to access and develope the weapons Call us : 8468022022 Visit us : www.visionias in Page 42 of 50VISION IAS” = As P-5 countries and counties auth os India, Pakistan, Israel, |ran,N-bo possest large ammount g nudear arms, ond threar of, berroriet attack {ntensifies threat of nuucor error. In thts backdwp India has adopted the Nuclear poli uy featuring, () Nod Hirer use @ Credible Mininum Deterrence ® Peacebul nudear we tor dvil purpae ao India went m an agreement ten we Re nudear deal to atsure fine deve lopmay” * furthe nuueor arms and penceful vse of nudear mergy in the wontext of xising Nagy quel. * Indio & NPT India has not ofgned the Nuceas Proliferation Treaty, citing it disuiminatory nature, Acwrdiug to Gxrrent form of NPT Galt us : 2488022022 Vist us : wnawvisionias.in Page 43 of 50VISION IAS” only UNSC permanent members like US, UK, China, Russta, France can develop and possers the nuclear power 5 while banning others +o watinue a shart nudtar programmes. thos) in : Geta tthe current sifuation, India can xwiew its poliy ‘ co i ) To pose os peace county fn spin (a) As responsible aspirant of great pow! @) Leading toward global nucleo disaymamat- G) edge in sokk powe diplomong However, some bret—et Winderances prevent to adopt above poliag Whe- () Nudear tnreat from two Pakistan & Chine may neighbour f@) \e may weaken position om he gio bot tobse G) Useful oF shrong deterrence: Thus, the Comprehensive app roath Ahowld be adopted while revi owing the poliuy Call us : 8468022022 Vist us : waw-vistonias inVISION IAS” 19. The maritime security domain requires collective multilateral and regional cooperation to combat non traditional threats. Discuss in the context of threats in the Western Indian Ocean and the recent amendments in the Djibouti Code of Conduct. (250 words) 15 dt qrar wala (Stim) dereanrr aaat ar anna wea Bq aTaiew ape afte ef agate tie ora 81 oP Ae were H rae ote Ratt ara sift Pea setae te Ha AT Maritime seaarity hos become erudal point of security poliag duc to threaa a @ traditional - fom xegional* states. @® Non- traditional — prrawy, abural Mon- made —— ee = Teunamt — Piro — bkermr’sm - done - bro fH cety — Hood. Considering te nature af, suth threab & tneir intensity, frequency tne necessity to pose Generare the veglonal , global stakeholders Involve sharing against tre interesis tor Hghtng auth challenges - India Is eurounded by ocean from & asides and thus hanes Page 45 of 50ost Dont ite ia eal the need to Carefully drat maritime seaurity poligy. Western Indian Ocean pose the threat 24, terrprist attatk auth oF taumbar attak of 2008, pi roy tn Arobesn ocean, human trattt cki ng a wall oF cuydones boo - India needs to co-operate. and coordinate with the wauterntocean Rim counties - to Cope with Chall ong eo Djibouti Wwde of conduct is me A, the initartue In this e region. Recentty it 18 amended to wunto maritime crimes 10 War Indian otean & Gust, ot Aden - le requires The member- countries to share inkermakton regard ng the threats - Page 46 of 501068 VISION IAS” Call us : 8468022022 Visit us: vow visionias in Page 47 of 50Dont wnte VISION IAS” 20. India’s space programme was initiated with the vision of utilising outer space for peaceful purposes, however with changing times it has the potential to play a significant role in strengthening security capabilities of India. Discuss with adequate examples. (250 words) 15 area ar sata aria, oft Seite anal Sather er oe wea gf Jere ard Re sar a, erat ae a ae oa are A ee TAT a aT aprert afirer oe a ere Bh whee sereceit Fae wat Aim Indian space Programme was started In 1960 and achieved the vorious milestones tn exemplauy monnet or par with othe developed countr ws - lt has lounched many satellites whic have provided valuable in perma as well of fpciliated the teleuommuni- ~corion nexdluton in (India In the changing and uncertain times . iE Can be decisive to strengthen Ow security capabilites os fpllowing - G) Nattonal seaui hy — = Borde Suavellience - datetlite communiaho pr Qrmed forces , ruerved forces In remok places- Call us : 8468022022 Visit us : www-visionias.in Page 48 of 501068 o VISION IAS" a, «quad ss at iest) a Geotagging, wre rabilihy mapping of + areas * ineurgenay to help ento reem ent agenix Supdared in fpem akion ‘ Coss - viewing a spy sarellits ova Indian xegion tf) Human Sean ty — - Aqn culture) resource mapping pre dtatng food product on , tee - brewer Gop jnsurance Sern — wore vesours updaring for predicting addresing 4 water scard ty . = Heath & education servile Que os e+ tde medicine, Educutton oarellites o environmental seumrty - - Pred Resource mapping 4 suvdltence — Weather p report, helping dis ashoe wish, seducton - - Forest tee survey, mapping - Climate Mange date - = Wmposition of changing dit: Call us : 8468022022 Vist us : won. visionias in Page 49 of 501068 VISION IAS” Poa Thus Space programme of India 5 can help to enhance the seuarity ities dn ott mult ple dimensovs Capabi \ Cal us : 468022022