Mains Marathon

Day 32: Biodiversity is the silent architect of planetary health. Critically examine how India’s revised National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) integrates biodiversity into national planning to support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) vision. (250 words)

Day 32: Critically assess how the Great Nicobar Island (GNI) Project balances national security, economic development, and ecological fragility. (250 words)

Day 32: Discuss how recent changes to EIA regulations address the concerns of environmental justice while streamlining the project clearance process. (150 words)

Day 32: Critically evaluate the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) adopted at COP29. Does it effectively address the needs of developing countries like India? (150 words)

Day 31: Elucidate the role of biotechnology in addressing food security and promoting sustainable agriculture in India. How can it contribute to improving crop yields, disease resistance, and climate adaptability? (250 words)

Day 31: Examine how India’s participation in the Axiom-4 mission marks a transition from launch-service provider to knowledge partner in space. How does this transition align with India’s broader goals in science diplomacy and frontier technology? (250 words)

Day 31: Evaluate the significance of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) in enhancing India’s computational capacity. What are its potential applications in science, technology, and defense? (150 words)

Day 31: Analyze the role of intellectual property rights in fostering innovation and enabling the responsible diffusion of emerging technologies like Generative Artificial Intelligence. (150 words)

Day 30: Essay

Day 29: Assess the role of India’s indigenous electric vehicle (EV) technology in addressing the country’s environmental and energy challenges. How can India promote the widespread adoption of EVs? (250 words)

Day 29: What are the potential applications and challenges of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Indian economy? Discuss its impact on sectors such as agriculture, education, and healthcare. (250 words)

Day 29: Technology is a key enabler of inclusive development in India. Examine its role in bridging the urban-rural divide. (150 words)

Day 29: Assess India's strategy for indigenous telecommunications development from 5G challenges to Bharat 6G leadership ambitions. (150 words)

Day 28: "PPPs aim to link public goals with private efficiency, but structural flaws hinder their success."Critically assess the key challenges in India’s PPP model and suggest reforms for fair risk-sharing and effective execution. (250 words)

Day 28: India’s airport infrastructure is growing rapidly, but does it adequately address the imperatives of safety, sustainability, and regional connectivity? Critically examine with reference to the recent developments in the civil aviation sector. (250 words)