APSC MAINS 2023 Paper-3 Archives

Do you think that the Green Credit Programme can be used to circumvent existing laws, particularly those that deal with forest conservation? Substantiate your answer.

Points to Remember: Join Our Telegram Channel Green Credit Programme (GCP) aims to incentivize environmentally sustainable practices. Forest conservation laws aim to protect biodiversity and ecological balance. Potential for GCP to be misused for circumventing environmental regulations needs examination. Need for robust monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to prevent misuse. Introduction: The Green Credit Programme (GCP), … Read more

What is the Digital Twin concept? How does it help an organization arrive at better decisions? Discuss the Sangam: Digital Twin initiative of the Government of India.

Points to Remember: Subscribe on YouTube Definition and core components of a Digital Twin. Benefits of Digital Twins for improved organizational decision-making. Overview of the Sangam: Digital Twin initiative by the Government of India. Challenges and limitations of Digital Twin technology. Future prospects and policy recommendations. Introduction: The concept of a “Digital Twin” is rapidly … Read more

Discuss the preparedness and mitigation measures that should be adopted for reducing the impact of earthquakes in the context of Assam.

Keywords: Earthquake preparedness, mitigation measures, Assam, impact reduction. Join Our Telegram Channel Required Approach: Primarily factual and analytical, incorporating elements of opinion-based recommendations for policy and best practices. Subscribe on YouTube Points to Remember: Geological vulnerability of Assam. Existing infrastructure and its resilience. Community awareness and preparedness. Role of government and other stakeholders. Mitigation strategies: … Read more

“Disasters affect girls and women in different ways than they affect boys and men.” Do you agree? Why are responses often gender-blind? How do you ensure gender equality in disaster risk reduction in particular?

Points to Remember: Disasters disproportionately impact women and girls. Gender-blind responses exacerbate existing inequalities. Gender-sensitive disaster risk reduction is crucial for equitable outcomes. Introduction: Disasters, whether natural or human-made, are indiscriminate in their initial impact. However, their subsequent effects are profoundly shaped by pre-existing social inequalities, particularly gender inequality. Women and girls frequently experience disasters … Read more

Explain the relationship among government procurement operations, minimum support prices (MSPs), and the creation of buffer stocks in the context of Assam.

Points to Remember: Subscribe on YouTube Government Procurement Operations: The process by which the Assam government buys goods and services. Minimum Support Prices (MSPs): The minimum price guaranteed by the government to farmers for their produce. Buffer Stocks: Government-held reserves of agricultural commodities to stabilize prices and ensure food security. Assam’s Context: The specific agricultural … Read more

Discuss the significance of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in reference to the rural economy and climate mitigation.

Points to Remember: PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’s aim to provide free electricity to rural households through solar power. Impact on rural economy: Increased access to electricity, improved livelihoods, and potential for small-scale businesses. Climate mitigation: Reduced reliance on fossil fuels, decreased carbon emissions, and promotion of renewable energy. Challenges: Implementation hurdles, cost-effectiveness, and … Read more

Comment on the benefits and challenges of the digital economy in India.

Points to Remember: Benefits: Increased access to information and services, economic growth, job creation, improved efficiency, financial inclusion. Challenges: Digital divide, cybersecurity threats, data privacy concerns, job displacement, lack of digital literacy, infrastructure gaps. Introduction: India’s digital economy is experiencing explosive growth, driven by factors like increasing smartphone penetration, affordable data plans, and government initiatives … Read more

“Indian Railways is the lifeline of the Indian economy.” Discuss the statement in the context of the three railway corridors announced in the Union Interim Budget, 2024.

Points to Remember: Indian Railways’ role in the Indian economy. The three new railway corridors announced in the Union Interim Budget 2024. Economic impact of these corridors (positive and negative). Social and environmental implications. Suggestions for improvement and sustainable development. Introduction: The statement “Indian Railways is the lifeline of the Indian economy” is a widely … Read more

A major paradigm shift in flood management in Assam has been planned with the proposed Innovative Integration of Wetlands with River Brahmaputra for Floodwater Diversion. Elaborate on the main features of the project and examine its feasibility in flood management.

Points to Remember: Innovative Integration of Wetlands with River Brahmaputra Floodwater Diversion Feasibility in Flood Management Main Features of the Project Positive and Negative Aspects Introduction: Assam, a state in Northeast India, experiences devastating annual floods primarily due to the Brahmaputra River’s erratic behavior. Traditional flood management strategies, often focusing on embankments and dredging, have … Read more

Describe briefly the salient features of the scheme Mukhya Mantri Nijut Maina (MMNM) launched by the Government of Assam to eliminate child marriages.

Points to Remember: Target Group: Child marriages in Assam. Objective: Elimination of child marriages. Approach: Multi-pronged strategy involving awareness, enforcement, and rehabilitation. Key Features: Community participation, legal aid, and rehabilitation of victims. Introduction: Child marriage remains a significant social problem in many parts of India, including Assam. The practice violates fundamental human rights, impacting the … Read more