Shivani
CSE 2024
| Paper | Source | Questions | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS3 | Mgp | 7 | source PDF |
Sample questions answered
- Recent train accidents - Balasore, Kanchanjunga train, etc have highlighted the need to improve rail safety. 1 development and maintenance of infrastructure - eg. tracks, etc 2 Over capacity utilization 3 Rail area unmanned level crossings 4 Violations of standard operating procedure 5 Unmarked rail staff - eg. loco pilots 6 Lack of training and communication GS3
- Indian space agency ISRO and US's agency NASA recently collaborated in launching NISAR 1 NISAR jointly build by NASA and ISRO 2 while NASA has provided with S-band radars, ISRO provided L-band showcasing jointness in operations and scientific research GS3
- Report by FSR - 2019 shows that over 13% of Indian forests is vulnerable to forest fires. Recent incidents of forest fire in Kerala and Nainital highlight vulnerability. GS3
- India introduced Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation reforms in 1991 pushing economy on higher growth path. GS3
- 8.12. Recent budget 2024-25 has increased capex to 3.5% of GDP at ₹111,111,11 crore - highlighting importance of infrastructure development for Economic transformation. GS3
- India is the second largest aquaculture nation after China and third largest producer of fish in the world. Significance of aquaculture - I Nutrition security - Products like shrimp, fish, etc contain vitamins help in addressing nutritional gaps II Livelihood generation - allow farmers to diversify income sources eg. rice-fish farming Major income source for coastal fishing communities GS3
- Biotechnology means use of technology in enhancing productivity or efficiency of biological systems for food production 1 Use of genetically modified GM crops to increase yields eg GM Binnjal 2 Develop capacity to address disease and pest attack eg GM Cotton 3 Develop resistance to adverse weather patterns eg drought 4 Increase nutritional value of food eg Golden rice with Vitamin A 5 Increase carbon capture capacity reducing agriculture emission GS3