GS-3 · 2) PDS (objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks & food security)
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“Policy contradictions among various competing sectors and stakeholders have resulted in inadequate ‘protection and prevention of degradation’ to environment.” Comment with relevant illustrations.
Rehabilitation of human settlements is one of the important environmental impacts which always attracts controversy while planning major projects. Discuss the measures suggested for mitigation of this impact while proposing major developmental projects.
What role do environmental NGOs and activists play in influencing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) outcomes for major projects in India? Cite four examples with all important details.
Environmental impact assessment studies are increasingly undertaken before a project is cleared by the government. Discuss the environmental impacts of coal-fired thermal plants located at pitheads.
Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions?
Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realizing its potential GDP?
Explain intra-generational and inter-generational issues of equity from the perspective of inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Explain the meaning of investment in an economy in terms of capital formation. Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a concession agreement between a public entity and a private entity.
Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenario.