Daily Practice Sheet 16 October 2021
- October 16, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPS
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Daily Practice Sheet
16 October 2021
Daily Prelims Topic
- International Day of Rural Women
- Non power consumption of coal
- Seven new defence CPSEs created
- Nihang Sikhs
- Global Hunger Index Calculation
- WhatsApp adds encrypted back-up for text messages
- Govt removes export restrictions on diagnostic kits and reagents
- Herd immunity against Delta variant difficult
- Coal stocking norms for power plants
- ‘Kashmir of the South’
- Hydro-seismicity
- TB deaths up in pandemic: WHO
- Hydroelectric power plants in India
- Zurich museum
Daily Mains Mantra
GS 1: Geography
- Terrain plays an important role in the planning and execution of border security. Discuss with example.
- Discuss the forest resources of India.
- Discuss the classification of Indian forest. [Reference: Frienvis]
GS 3: Economy
GS 3: Science
- What is deep learning? Discuss its applications. [Reference: Niti]
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems have gained prominence over the last decade due to their vast potential to unlock economic value and help mitigate social challenges. Discuss. [Reference: Indian Express]
GS 3: Environment
- Forest Conservation Act, 1980 has been instrumental in reducing deforestation. In this context, critically examine the proposed amendments to the Act. [Reference: Indian Express]
- Discuss the ecological significance of forest. [Reference: EgyanKosh]
- Deforestation is regarded as one of the world’s most pressing landuse problems. Discuss the causes and consequence of deforestation. [Reference: EgyanKosh]
GS 3: Security
- Discuss the role and mandate of BSF. Why has the government extended the jurisdiction? Critically examine this decision of GOI. [Reference: Indian Express, India Times]
- Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management. In this context, Comprehensive Integrated management Border management System
- What do you understand by Community Participative Border Management? Discuss its need.
- What are Central Armed Police Forces? Discuss their mandate.
GS 4: Ethics