GS-3 · Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, airports, railways); Investment models
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India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate.
Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread.
Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.
‘Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international Climate Diplomacy fora in the context of geopolitics.
Discuss the rationale for introducing Goods and Services Tax in India. Bring out critically the reasons for delay in roll out for its regime.
With a consideration towards the strategy of inclusive growth, the new Companies Bill, 2013 has indirectly made CSR a mandatory obligation. Discuss the challenges expected in its implementation in right earnest. Also, discuss other provisions in the Bill and their implications.
What is meaning of the term tax-expenditure? Taking housing sector as an example, discuss how it influences budgetary policies of the government.
What are the reasons for introduction of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness.
Adaptation of PPP model for infrastructure development of the country has not been free from criticism. Critically discuss the pros and cons of the model.
What do you understand by run of the river hydroelectricity project? How is it different from any other hydroelectricity project?