Question

ENVIRONMENT UPSC MAINS PRACTICE QUESTION 2024 PART 1

Answer 1

Environment

1. Impact of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report on India’s climate policy. (15M)
2. Role of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in shaping India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). (15M)
3. Implications of the recent COP28 outcomes for India’s climate action strategy. (15M)
4. Analysis of the effectiveness of India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in achieving sustainable development goals. (15M)
5. Impact of the Paris Agreement on India’s renewable energy targets and carbon emissions. (15M)
6. Role of India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. (15M)
7. Assessment of India’s forest conservation policies in the context of the Global Forest Goals. (15M)
8. Impact of the National Biodiversity Action Plan on conserving India’s rich biodiversity. (15M)
9. Role of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in combating urban air pollution in India. (15M)
10. Implications of the Global Methane Pledge for India’s agricultural and energy sectors. (15M)
11. Analysis of the impact of plastic waste management rules on marine pollution in India. (15M)
12. Role of afforestation and reforestation in achieving India’s climate goals under the Bonn Challenge. (15M)
13. Impact of climate change on India’s agricultural productivity and food security. (15M)
14. Assessment of the effectiveness of India’s coastal regulation policies in mitigating the impacts of sea-level rise. (15M)
15. Implications of the Ramsar Convention for the conservation of wetlands in India. (15M)
16. Role of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in promoting renewable energy adoption in India. (15M)
17. Impact of climate-induced migration on India’s socio-economic development. (15M)
18. Analysis of India’s waste management policies in addressing the challenges of urbanization. (15M)
19. Implications of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) for land degradation management in India. (15M)
20. Assessment of India’s strategies for mitigating the impact of extreme weather events on vulnerable populations. (15M)
21. Impact of climate finance on India’s ability to achieve its environmental and developmental objectives. (15M)
22. Role of sustainable agriculture practices in enhancing India’s resilience to climate change. (15M)
23. Implications of India’s Blue Economy policy on marine conservation and sustainable development. (15M)
24. Assessment of the impact of deforestation in the Western Ghats on biodiversity and ecosystem services. (15M)
25. Role of the Green India Mission in addressing climate change and enhancing carbon sinks in India. (15M)
26. Impact of global climate negotiations on India’s environmental diplomacy and international relations. (15M)
27. Assessment of India’s progress towards achieving the targets of the Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action). (15M)
28. Implications of the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) projects for biodiversity conservation in India. (15M)
29. Role of indigenous knowledge and community participation in environmental conservation in India. (15M)
30. Impact of the National Wetland Conservation Programme on the protection of wetlands in India. (15M)
31. Assessment of the implications of the National Water Mission for water security in India. (15M)
32. Role of India’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations in promoting sustainable development. (15M)
33. Impact of urbanization on natural habitats and wildlife conservation in India. (15M)
34. Implications of climate change for water resources management in India. (15M)
35. Assessment of the role of environmental education in promoting sustainable development in India. (15M)
36. Impact of the National Action Plan for Climate Change on Human Health on India’s public health policies. (15M)
37. Role of sustainable tourism in biodiversity conservation and local community development in India. (15M)
38. Implications of the global biodiversity framework for India’s conservation strategies. (15M)
39. Assessment of India’s policies on circular economy and their impact on resource efficiency. (15M)
40. Impact of invasive species on India’s ecosystems and biodiversity conservation efforts. (15M)
41. Role of the Green Climate Fund in supporting India’s climate adaptation and mitigation projects. (15M)
42. Implications of the recent changes in India’s environmental clearance processes for industrial development and conservation. (15M)
43. Assessment of the effectiveness of community forest rights in promoting sustainable forest management in India. (15M)
44. Impact of climate change on India’s water-energy-food nexus and strategies for mitigation. (15M)
45. Role of ecological restoration in reversing environmental degradation in India. (15M)
46. Implications of the Global Climate Risk Index for India’s climate resilience strategies. (15M)
47. Assessment of India’s strategies for achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. (15M)
48. Impact of the National River Conservation Plan on the health of major rivers in India. (15M)
49. Role of green technologies in addressing environmental challenges in India’s industrial sector. (15M)
50. Implications of international climate agreements for India’s energy transition and economic growth. (15M)