APPSC Group 1 Mains PYQs

Challenges in Municipal Solid Waste Disposal and India’s Action Plan Introduction: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) refers to the waste generated from households, commercial establishments, and institutions within a municipality. Globally, the generation of MSW is increasing exponentially, driven by population growth, urbanization, and changing consumption patterns. The World Bank estimates that global MSW generation will … Read more

Climate Change: A Global Emergency and the Role of Climate-Smart Agriculture Introduction: Climate change, driven primarily by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, is arguably the most significant challenge facing humanity. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the leading international body for assessing the science related to climate change, unequivocally states that it is unequivocal that … Read more

What is Green Energy? Discussing Green Energy Corridors and their Need in India Introduction: Subscribe on YouTube Green energy, also known as renewable energy, refers to energy generated from natural resources that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. This contrasts with fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) which are finite … Read more

India’s Commitment to ‘No First Use’: A Balancing Act Introduction: India’s nuclear doctrine, officially declared in 1999, centers around the principle of “No First Use” (NFU) of nuclear weapons. This means India pledges not to initiate the use of nuclear weapons under any circumstances. However, this commitment exists within a complex geopolitical landscape, increasingly characterized … Read more

Why India’s Space Industry Seeks Private Sector Investment Despite ISRO’s Success Introduction: Join Our Telegram Channel India’s space program, spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), boasts a remarkable track record of success, from launching satellites at a fraction of the cost of its competitors to executing complex missions like Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan. ISRO, … Read more

Space Junk: A Growing Threat to Space Exploration and Earth Introduction: Space junk, also known as space debris or orbital debris, refers to any defunct man-made object in Earth’s orbit that no longer serves a useful purpose. This includes spent rocket stages, defunct satellites, fragments from collisions, and even paint flakes. The increasing amount of … Read more

Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Transformation of India’s IT Sector Introduction: The “Atmanirbhar Bharat” (Self-Reliant India) initiative, launched in 2020, aims to make India economically self-sufficient and globally competitive. This initiative, while encompassing various sectors, has significantly impacted India’s IT sector, traditionally reliant on global outsourcing. The keywords here are “Atmanirbhar Bharat,” “India’s IT sector,” and … Read more

Digital Platforms and E-Governance in India: A Critical Analysis Introduction: The advent of digital platforms has revolutionized the delivery of public services globally, promising increased efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement. The concept of e-governance, encompassing the application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to government functions, aims to achieve this transformation. While India has made … Read more

Technology’s Transformative Role in Indian Healthcare Introduction: India faces significant healthcare challenges, including a large population, uneven distribution of healthcare resources, and a shortage of skilled medical professionals. The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights India’s low doctor-patient ratio and inadequate infrastructure as major obstacles to achieving universal health coverage. However, technology is increasingly recognized as … Read more