Civil Services Prep

Discuss in detail the photochemical smog emphasizing its formation, effects and mitigation. Explain the 1999 Gothenburg Protocol.

Model answer

  1. What are the maritime security challenges in India ? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve maritime security. 10 marks
  2. The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them ? 10 marks
  3. Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects ? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India. 10 marks
  4. Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels. 10 marks
  5. What are the major challenges of Public Distribution System (PDS) in India ? How can it be made effective and transparent ? 10 marks
  6. 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 ? 10 marks