Be Mains Ready

Response to disasters must be proactive, not reactive. Discuss. (250 words)

What are the types of disasters India is exposed to? Examine along with primary reasons responsible for India’s increased vulnerability to them, especially in the near future. (250 words)

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest threats we face as a global community. Explain what is antimicrobial resistance and discuss what steps can be taken to mitigate the problem of drug-resistant diseases. (250 words)

One of the most profound advances in the last decade of biomedical research has been the development of human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC). Discuss the advantages and challenges of using stem cells in biomedical field. (250 words)

Improvement in space technology, not only established India as a space power, but also has economic and geostrategic importance. Examine. (250 words)

Examine India’s vulnerability to cyber threats, especially to its critical infrastructure, along with steps taken by the government in this regard. (250 words)

The most difficult challenge for India is to tackle the fourth generation war, a warfare with an invisible enemy in which the civil society is both the battleground and the people that the State has to protect. Discuss in light of rising internal security challenges in India. (250 words)

Examine how the problem in Kashmir is different from the Maoist insurgency or the insurgency in Assam, in the context of their root causes? (250 words)

Examine the causes behind India’s problem of e-waste and reasons due to which rules have been ineffective. (250 words)

There has been an environmental disaster in making across the States. In this context, examine the importance and concerns related to Aravallis. (250 words)

Climate adaptation needs to be equally accompanied by climate mitigation. Discuss the statement in light of the role played by the forest in mitigating climate change? (250 words)

What do you understand by feminisation of agriculture? Discuss the reasons associated with rise of this phenomenon. (250 words)

Indian farmers face the double whammy of lack of knowledge of IPR on one hand, and dishonouring of contract on the other hand, against the big corporates, despite favourable legislation. Comment. (250 words)

Doubling of farmers income cannot be realised without a thriving agriculture market. In this context, apart from focusing on increasing agriculture production, the government must focus on agricultural marketing reforms. Comment. (250 words)

Today is Test 1 of the Mains Test Series. Best of luck!

India is the 10^th most disaster-prone country in the world. Explain the measures taken by the government to improve both, the disaster preparedness and response towards it. (250 words)

Disaster resilient infrastructure is a crucial driver of economic growth and development. Explain. (250 words)

Instances of fire tragedies are the result of lack of preparedness at the various regulatory and organisational level. Comment. (250 words).

What are Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs)? Mention their advantages and disadvantages in the Indian context. (250 words)

What do you understand by the term designer babies? Explain along with its related advantages and concerns. (250 words)