Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at the 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)?

The process of desertification does not have climatic boundaries. Justify with examples.

Discuss the consequences of climate change on the food security in tropical countries.

Should the pursuit of carbon credit and clean development mechanism set up under UNFCCC be maintained even though there has been a massive slide in the value of carbon credit? Discuss with respect to India’s energy needs for economic growth.

Each year a large amount of plant material, cellulose, is deposited on the surface of Planet Earth. What are the natural processes this cellulose undergoes before yielding carbon dioxide, water and other end products?

Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.

“Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience.

Do you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced V-shaped recovery? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.

How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?

What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification?