GS3
Environment & Ecology
10 marks
Solid Waste Management remains a major urban governance challenge in India despite sustained policy efforts. Examine the key challenges associated with solid waste management and suggest measures to improve its effectiveness.
With rapid urbanisation and changing consumption patterns, India generates over 1.6 lakh tonnes of municipal solid waste daily. Effective Solid Waste Management (SWM) is critical for public health, environmental sustainability and achieving SDG 11.
Challenges associated with solid waste management
Measures to improve solid waste management
Effective solid waste management requires a shift from waste disposal to resource recovery. Strengthening local governance, infrastructure and citizen participation can help build cleaner and more sustainable cities.
GS3
Disaster Management
25 Jul, 2026
Recurring floods in India are increasingly becoming a consequence of developmental and governance failures rather than natural phenomena alone. Examine this statement in the light of the recent Assam floods. Suggest measures for building long-term flood resilience.
GS2
International Relations
Yesterday
The proposed U.S - Saudi Civil Nuclear Deal reflects the growing strategic importance of nuclear diplomacy in contemporary international relations. Examine its geopolitical significance and discuss its implications for regional stability and the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.
GS3
Economy
23 Jul, 2026
India's pharmaceutical industry is increasingly becoming a strategic pillar of the economy and global healthcare. In this context, examine the implications of the proposed U.S. tariffs on generic medicines for India's pharmaceutical sector and discuss the policy measures needed to strengthen its global competitiveness.
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