Q1) According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India still produces huge quantities of electronic waste (e-waste). Examine the causes (15 Marks - 250 Words)
Why this question? - According to a recent report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India collected just 10 percent of the electronic waste (e-waste) generated in 2018-19 and 3.5 percent of that generated in 2017-18.
Intro - Data on e-waste produced by India
Body -
- Salient features of e-Waste Management Rule, 2016
- Causes of huge quantities of e-waste
Way ahead - What more needs to be done
Conclusion - Summarize based on above discussion
Q.2) A global commitment is needed to meet global climate finance required for addressing climate change challenges. Examine global and national efforts and challenges. (15 Marks - 250 Words)
Why this question? - According to the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report, 2020, the annual cost of adaptation to the effects of climate change for developing countries is estimated to at least quadruple by 2050.
Intro - What is climate finance and highlights of United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report, 2020.
Body -
- Principle of Climate finance
- Global and national efforts
- Challenges
Way ahead - How to overcome these challenges
Conclusion - Summarize based on above discussion
Q.3) Laws should not invade liberty and privacy. The freedom to choose for marriage without interference from state and non-state actors should be guaranteed. Discuss. (150 words)
Why this question?
- The Allahabad High Court ruled that people marrying under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, can choose not to publicise their union with a notice 30 days in advance.
Introduction: Define interfaith marriages and mention the recent issues of vigilantism related with them.
Body:
- Special Marriage Act, 1954
- Issues:
- Right to privacy
- Right to choose for marriage without interference from state and non-state actors
- Love jihad issue
- Supreme Court and High Court Judgements:
- Aadhaar ruling, 2017
- On the right to privacy as a basic right
- Judgment on Hadiya case, upholding the right to choose a partner.
Conclusion: Summarize the above discussion.
