APSC MAINS 2022 Paper-1

Points to Remember: Earth’s energy balance: Incoming solar radiation vs. outgoing terrestrial radiation. Key processes: Absorption, reflection, emission. Greenhouse effect: Role of greenhouse gases. Feedback mechanisms: Positive and negative feedback loops influencing climate. Human impact: Anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and their effect on the balance. Introduction: The Earth’s climate system maintains a relatively stable average … Read more

Points to Remember: India’s diversity: linguistic, religious, cultural, geographical. Challenges to nation-building: integration, political mobilization, resource allocation, identity politics. Successes in nation-building: democratic institutions, constitutional framework, economic progress. Balancing diversity with unity: policies promoting inclusivity, federalism, and national identity. Introduction: India’s remarkable diversity, often lauded as its strength, has simultaneously presented significant hurdles in the … Read more

Points to Remember: India’s soft power influence. Economic contributions through trade and investment. Cultural exchange and diaspora impact. Challenges and limitations in global engagement. Promotion of non-alignment and multilateralism. Introduction: Subscribe on YouTube India’s contribution to the globalized world extends beyond its economic prowess. It’s a complex interplay of its ancient values, evolving ethos, and … Read more

Points to Remember: The Brahmo Samaj’s impact on Assam’s social reform. The movement’s limitations in achieving widespread change. The interplay between Brahmo ideals and existing Assamese culture. Key figures and their contributions. Introduction: The Brahmo Samaj, a 19th-century socio-religious reform movement originating in Bengal, exerted a significant, albeit limited, influence on Assamese society. While not … Read more

Points to Remember: Push Factors: Factors driving youth away from rural Assam (e.g., lack of opportunities, poverty, land scarcity). Pull Factors: Factors attracting youth to urban areas (e.g., better job prospects, education, amenities). Consequences: Impacts of out-migration on rural Assam and urban areas. Positive Aspects: Potential benefits of migration (e.g., remittances, skill development). Negative Aspects: … Read more

Points to Remember: Women’s empowerment is crucial for India’s economic and social progress. Women-led development addresses gender inequality and promotes inclusive growth. Challenges remain in achieving gender equality and implementing women-led development initiatives. Policy interventions and societal shifts are needed to fully realize the potential of women-led development. Introduction: India’s assumption of the G20 presidency … Read more

Points to Remember: Deep-rooted historical context of caste system. Socio-economic disparities reinforcing caste hierarchies. Political exploitation and manipulation of caste identities. Lack of effective implementation of anti-caste legislation. Role of education, media, and social attitudes. Introduction: Casteism, a hierarchical social system based on birth, remains a persistent challenge in India despite significant social reform movements … Read more

Points to Remember: Assamese participation in the Indian National Congress (INC) Regional specificities of the Assamese freedom struggle Role of prominent Assamese leaders Impact of socio-economic factors on Assamese involvement The interplay between regional and national aspirations Introduction: Subscribe on YouTube The period between 1921 and 1942 witnessed a significant surge in India’s struggle for … Read more

Points to Remember: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s role in integrating princely states. His contribution to nation-building through administrative reforms. His emphasis on law and order and national unity. His legacy and continued relevance. Introduction: The question demands an analytical assessment of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s contributions to the strengthening of the Indian nation-state. This requires examining his … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of tribal belts and blocks in Assam. Historical context of land alienation in Assam’s tribal areas. Factors contributing to tribal land alienation. Legal and policy frameworks related to tribal land rights. Measures to prevent further land alienation and protect tribal rights. Introduction: Assam, a northeastern state of India, is home to … Read more