8 questions from the UPSC 2021 examination.
8 questions
Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)? (Answer in 150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GS-I_Q6-->
Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world. (Answer in 250 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GS-I_Q16-->
Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are the commitments made by India in this conference? (Answer in 250 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GS-I_Q17-->
How do the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human activities on the Earth? Explain. (Answer in 250 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GS-I_Q15-->
Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples. (Answer in 250 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GS-I_Q14-->
Why is India considered as a subcontinent? Elaborate your answer. (Answer in 150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GSI_Q8-->
Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India's National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve these revised standards? (Answer in 150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GS-I_Q7-->
Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2021_GS-I_Q5-->