Category Archives: UPSC

Q.20. Social media and encrypting messaging services pose a serious security challenge. What measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security implications of social media? Also suggest any other remedies to address the problem. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

Social media platforms and encrypted messaging services present significant security challenges due to their potential use in spreading misinformation, organizing […]

Q.19. India has a long and troubled border with China and Pakistan fought with contentious issues. Examine the conflicting issues and security challenges along the border. Also give out the development being undertaken in these areas under the Border Area Development Programe (BAPD) and Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) scheme. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

India’s borders with China and Pakistan are long, complex, and fraught with security challenges and contentious issues. The nature of […]

Q.18. Flooding in urban areas is an emerging climate-induced disaster. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major floods in the last two decades in India. Describe the policies and frameworks in India that aim at tackling such floods. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

Causes of Urban Flooding Urban flooding is increasingly recognized as a climate-induced disaster, driven by a combination of natural and […]

Q.17. What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a resilience framework. Also mention the global targets of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030). [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

What is Disaster Resilience? Disaster resilience refers to the ability of individuals, communities, systems, and societies to withstand, adapt to, […]

Q.15. The world is facing an acute shortage of clean and safe freshwater. What are the alternative technologies which can solve this crisis? Briefly discuss any three such technologies citing their key merits and demerits. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

The global shortage of clean and safe freshwater is a well-documented crisis. Here are key data points that highlight the […]

Q.13. What are the major challenges faced by Indian irrigation system in recent times? State the measures taken by the government for efficient irrigation management. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

The Indian irrigation system has played a crucial role in enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security. However, it faces […]

Q.12. What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government’s UDAN Scheme and its achievements. [UPSC 2024 GS P-3]

Expanding regional air connectivity in India is essential for improving economic growth, social integration, and overall connectivity between underserved and […]