Daily Practice Sheet 5 November 2022

Daily Practice Sheet

5 November 2022

Current Affairs Based

GS 3: Economy

1. Lack of access to modern energy services1 is a serious hindrance to economic and social development. In this context, discuss the impact of energy poverty.
2. What do you understand by blue economy? Discuss its potential in India. [Reference: The Print]

GS 3: Environment

1. What are wetlands? Why are they important? Why are they considered kidneys of our ecosystem? [Reference: DownToEarth]
2. Climate change has blurred the line between Drought and land degradation, Comment. Also discuss the environmental impact of increased frequency of drought events and how it possesses a food security threat to India.
3. Despite all efforts the pollution in Delhi-NCR region has not improved. What are the causes of pollution in the region? Also discuss why the governments have failed to improve the situation and what further steps are needed to improve the air quality?
4. What do you understand by decarbonisation? [Reference: The Print]

GS 3: Science and Technology

1. Analyze the significance of India’s regional navigation system NaVIC. How far do you think NaVIC can be an alternative to China’s Beidou navigation system in the Indo-pacific region?