Q.7. “Disasters affect girls and women in different ways that 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?
Disasters impact all individuals, but their effects are often experienced differently by various groups, especially girls and women compared to boys and men. These gendered differences arise due to pre-existing social, economic, and cultural inequalities. While disaster responses aim to address the immediate needs of affected populations, they are often
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October 14, 2024
Q.8. Discuss the preparedness and mitigation measures that should be adopted for reducing the impact of earthquakes in the context of Assam.
Assam, located in the seismically active Zone V (the highest earthquake risk zone in India), is highly vulnerable to earthquakes due to its proximity to the Himalayan seismic belt and the Shillong Plateau. Major earthquakes in the past, such as the 1950 Assam earthquake (8.6 magnitude), have caused extensive damage
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October 14, 2024
Q.9. What is the digital twin concept? How does it help an organization to arrive at better decisions? Discuss the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ Initiative of government of India.
The Digital Twin concept refers to the creation of a virtual replica or digital model of a physical entity, such as infrastructure, processes, or systems. This model is continuously updated with real-time data from the physical counterpart, enabling analysis, simulations, and predictions without directly interacting with the actual entity. Digital
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October 14, 2024
Q.10. Do you think Green Credit Programme can be used to circumvent existing laws particularly those that deal with forest conservation? Substantiate your answer.
The Green Credit Programme (GCP), introduced under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is part of India’s broader push for sustainable development. It seeks to incentivize voluntary environmental actions by industries, individuals, and institutions through a credit-based system. These actions may include afforestation, conservation of water bodies, and waste management, contributing
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October 14, 2024
Q.11. “India’s first semiconductor assembly and test facility at Jagiroad shall put Assam on the world semiconductor map and transform the economic landscape of East India.”Examine the above statement with reference to the economic opportunities and employment potential of this mega project.
Ans: The establishment of India’s first semiconductor assembly and test facility at Jagiroad, Assam is a significant milestone, placing Assam on the global semiconductor map. This mega project not only holds immense potential for transforming the economic landscape of East India, but also for advancing India’s position in the global
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October 15, 2024
Q.12. What are NIFTY and SENSEX? Comment on the growing popularity of mutual fund investments in India?
NIFTY and SENSEX are two major stock market indices in India that serve as benchmarks to track the performance of the Indian equity markets. They represent the market trends and the performance of leading companies listed on the stock exchanges. The growing popularity of mutual fund investments in India, especially
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October 15, 2024
