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1 GS SCOREUPSC Mains Paper - 3[1]1. Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieveSustainable Development Goals (SDGs) .Comment on the progress made in India in this regard.(Answer in 150 words) on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long term Capital Gains Tax(LCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in the Union Budget for 2018-2019.(Answer in 150 words) do you mean by Minimum Support Price (MSP)? How will MSP rescue the farmers from thelow income trap?(Answer in 150 words) the role of supermarkets in supply chain management of fruits, vegetables and food do they eliminate number of intermediaries?

2 (Answer in 150 words) the work of Bose-Einstein Statistics done by Prof. Satyendra Nath Bose and show how itrevolutionized the field of Physics.(Answer in 150 words) are the impediments in disposing the huge quantities of discarded solid wastes which arecontinuously being generated? How do we remove safely the toxic wastes that have been accumulatingin our habitable environment?(Answer in 150 words) is wetland? Explain the Ramsar concept of wise use in the context of wetland two examples of Ramsar sites from India.(Answer in 150 words) is the first Organic State in India. What are the ecological and economical benefits ofOrganic State?

3 (Answer in 150 words) China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China s larger One Belt One Road initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons whyIndia has distanced itself from the same.(Answer in 150 words) Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of thecountry. Briefly explain the Government of India s approach to counter the challenges posed byLWE.(Answer in 150 words) are the principles followed by NITI Aayog different from those followed by the erstwhileplanning commission in India?(Answer in 250 words) would the recent phenomena of protectionism and currency manipulations in world tradeaffect macroeconomic stability of India?

4 (Answer in 250 words) the role of National Horticulture Mission (NHM) in boosting the production, productivityand income of horticulture farms. How far has it succeeded in increasing the income of farmers?(Answer in 250 words)UPSC MAINS 2018GS PAPER - 3 Time Allowed: 3 hr. Max. Marks: 250GS Score [ 2 ]UPSC Mains Paper - 3 has the emphasis on certain crops brought about changes in cropping patterns in recent past?Elaborate the emphasis on millets production and consumption.(Answer in 250 words) is there so much activity in the field of biotechnology in our country? How has this activitybenefitted the field of biopharma?

5 (Answer in 250 words) growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programme? Discussthe facts and fears associated with nuclear energy.(Answer in 250 words) does biodiversity vary in India? How is the Biological Diversity Act,2002 helpful in conservationof flora and fauna?(Answer in 250 words) various measures taken in India for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) before and after signing Sendai Framework for DRR (2015-2030) . How is this framework different from Hyogo Frameworkfor Action, 2005 ?(Answer in 250 words) security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising Justice B. N. Srikrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security.

6 What, inyour view, are the strengths and weaknesses of the Report relating to protection of personal datain cyber space?(Answer in 250 words) s proximity to two of the world s biggest illicit opium-growing states has enhanced her internalsecurity concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities such asgunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What countermeasures should be taken toprevent the same?(Answer in 250 words)GS SCOREH ints: UPSC Mains Paper - 3[1]1. Access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is the sine qua non to achieveSustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

7 Comment on the progress made in India in this introduce the importance of SDGs (20 words) means to achieve the goal. (40 words) steps taken by India in this regard (60 words) ahead (30 words)Hints:Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, social equity, and environmental generates a consistent stream of power to meet basic human needs, maintain and improve social functioning,and advance living the same, SDG-7 commits affordable and clean energy for the goalTo expand energy access, it is crucial to enhance energy efficiency and to invest in renewable energy. Indiais projected to be a significant contributor to global energy demand, contributing around one-quarter of , energy produced should be as sustainably as possible that is to say, the power generated byenergy use should be much greater than the resulting waste and pollution.

8 India has a vast renewable energy potential through wind, solar, biomass and small hydro which is concentratedin certain parts of the country. But to tap on these endowments, India s renewable energy sector requiressignificant taken by India: India intends to achieve 40% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel basedenergy resources by 2030, as one of the ways to curb global temperature increase. Indian Government has also focussed its attention on rural clean energy sector by supporting distributedgeneration in the form of community-based, self-sufficient biomass and solar power. National Solar Mission also has an ambitious goal of providing 2 crore solar lighting systems in placeof kerosene lamps to rural communities.

9 Installations of solar power systems, particularly on rooftops, all over the country. The target of 40 GWroof top solar by 2022 will result in abatement of about 6 crore tonnes of carbon-dioxide per to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy is integral to global development in the twenty-first century. But, there are challenges that require a pragmatic, multi-faceted approach. Solutions need to bedeveloped at both local and global scale, where Governments and agencies must work together. Thus, a robust national framework for implementation and funding support for states would be critical toachieve the desired targets.

10 A dedicated nodal agency at the centre to coordinate effectively with the statelevel agencies could MAIN EXAMINATION(GENERAL STUDIES PAPER - 3)HINTSUPSC MAINS 2018GS Score [ 2 ]Hints: UPSC Mains Paper - on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long term Capital Gains Tax(LCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in the Union Budget for both the concepts (60 words) highlights of Budget 2018 (60 words) ahead (20 words)Hints:Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT)Dividend is the return given by a company to its shareholders out of profits earned by the company in aparticular year. Dividend constitutes income in the hands of the shareholders which ideally should be subjectto income tax.