UPPSC MAINS 2018 Paper-3

Points to Remember: High crime rates, particularly violent crime. Inadequate police infrastructure and resources. Corruption within the police force. Lack of public trust in law enforcement. Ineffective judicial processes. Socio-economic factors contributing to crime. Introduction: Uttar Pradesh (UP), India’s most populous state, faces significant challenges in maintaining law and order. While progress has been made … Read more Write a note on the challenges and their solutions for Law and Order in Uttar Pradesh.

Points to Remember: TIFAC’s role in technology forecasting and assessment. TIFAC’s mandate and functions. Upcoming IT technologies in India (as of when the question was likely asked, around 2020). Note that predicting future technologies is inherently uncertain, and this section will reflect the likely expectations around 2020. Introduction: TIFAC (Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council) … Read more What is TIFAC (Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council)? Give its mandate. Enlist the upcoming technologies in India by 2020 in the IT sector.

Points to Remember: Increased interconnectedness and interdependence. Non-state actors and terrorism. Cyber warfare and information warfare. Economic vulnerabilities and global crises. Transnational crime. Maintaining sovereignty and national interests. International cooperation and diplomacy. Introduction: National security, traditionally defined as the protection of a nation’s interests from external threats, faces unprecedented challenges in the age of globalization. … Read more Discuss the challenges of National Security in the age of Globalization.

Points to Remember: India’s multi-layered disaster management system. Roles and responsibilities at the Centre, State, and District levels. Strengths and weaknesses of the current system. Need for improved coordination, preparedness, and response mechanisms. Importance of community participation and technological advancements. Introduction: India, a country prone to a wide range of natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, cyclones, … Read more Discuss the disaster management in India at the Centre, State, and District levels.

Points to Remember: Key provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA). Shortcomings and challenges in the implementation of NFSA. Required reforms to strengthen food security in India. Introduction: The National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA), is a landmark legislation aimed at ensuring food security for a substantial portion of India’s population. It legally … Read more Discuss the provisions of the National Food Security Act, 2013. What reforms are required to strengthen food security? Explain.

Points to Remember: MSMEs’ contribution to India’s GDP and employment. Challenges faced by MSMEs in India (access to finance, infrastructure, technology). Government policies and initiatives supporting MSMEs. The role of MSMEs in achieving sustainable development goals. Introduction: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of many economies globally, and India is no exception. … Read more “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the drivers of economic growth and employment proliferation in India.” Examine this statement.

Points to Remember: Inter-regional disparities: Unequal distribution of economic development across different regions of Uttar Pradesh. Backward regions: Areas within Uttar Pradesh lagging significantly in economic indicators compared to more developed regions. Obstacles to development: Factors hindering economic progress in backward regions. Balanced discussion: Presenting both challenges and potential solutions. Introduction: Uttar Pradesh (UP), India’s … Read more Explain the inter-regional disparities in economic development of Uttar Pradesh and discuss the factors acting as obstacles in the development of backward regions.

Keywords: U.P. Skill Development Mission, provisions, implementation status. Required Approach: Factual and Analytical Points to Remember: Key objectives of the U.P. Skill Development Mission. Major provisions related to skill training, placement, and monitoring. Implementation challenges and successes. Data on skill development outcomes. Suggestions for improvement. Introduction: The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) is a … Read more Examine the major provisions of U.P. Skill Development Mission. Mention the status of its implementation.

Points to Remember: The inherent conflict between economic growth (requiring energy) and carbon emissions (a byproduct of energy production). The need for sustainable development strategies that decouple economic growth from environmental degradation. Policy interventions, technological advancements, and behavioral changes required to achieve equilibrium. The role of international cooperation and agreements in addressing the global nature … Read more Write a note on “Problem of Equilibrium between Economic Development and Carbon Emission.”

Points to Remember: Definition and characteristics of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in defence. Advantages and disadvantages of PPPs in defence procurement and operations. Examples of successful and unsuccessful PPPs in the defence sector globally. Risk mitigation strategies in defence PPPs. Policy recommendations for effective implementation of defence PPPs. Introduction: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are collaborative arrangements between … Read more What is the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Model in Defence?