Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Mains Questions GS-2 (UNIT-III)
Q.1 Provide a comprehensive definition of cybercrime. Identify and describe the distinct categories of cybercrime that compromise the security of individuals within the state. Ans: Cybercrime refers to criminal activities that involve the use of computer networks, digital devices, and the internet to commit unlawful acts. These crimes target computer systems, networks, and individuals, often causing financial loss, data breaches, privacy invasion, and disruption of services. Status of the Cyber Crimes in Himachal Pradesh Rising Cyber Threats – Cyberspace
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Mains Questions GS-1 (UNIT-II)
Q. Explain the stages of disaster management. How do they contribute to effective disaster response? Ans. Disaster management involves a systematic process that includes several key stages aimed at reducing the impact of disasters, improving response, and ensuring a swift recovery. The main stages of disaster management are: MitigationThis proactive stage focuses on reducing the risk of disasters and their impact.Activities – These include building building codes, zoning laws, hazard mapping, earthquake-resistant structures, enforcing floodplain regulations, and protecting
Vice-President Election 2025: Vacancy, Constitutional Role, Process of Election and Historical Notes
The office of the Vice-President of India, the country’s second-highest constitutional authority, has again become the focus of national attention. On 1 August 2025, the Election Commission of India announced that the Vice-Presidential election will be held on 9 September 2025, following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on 21 July 2025. Notification for the election is scheduled for 7 August, with the last date for filing nominations set at 21 August. Why this is in
National Cooperative Policy 2025: Reimagining India’s Cooperative Movement for a Viksit Bharat
Why in News? The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, recently unveiled the National Cooperative Policy 2025, replacing the two-decade-old policy adopted in 2002 during A.B. Vajpayee’s tenure. This move reflects the Modi government’s commitment to revitalizing and expanding the cooperative sector to achieve "Sahkar se Samriddhi" (Prosperity through Cooperation). Coming at a time when the United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives with the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Mains Questions GS-1 (UNIT-II)
Q. Evaluate the effectiveness of community-based approaches in disaster risk reduction. Ans.Community-based approaches to disaster risk reduction (DRR) are strategies that involve local communities in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of disasters. These approaches have proven to be effective in various ways: Effective First Responder – In disaster situations, communities are often the first responders and are crucial in the immediate aftermath.▪️ Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) can enhance their capability
Daily Mains Answer Writing Practice – Mains Questions GS-1 (UNIT-I)
Q1. Assess the role of Gandhara and Mathura schools in developing Buddhist sculpture in India. Ans. During the Kushana reign, the Gandhara and Mathura Schools of Sculpture flourished. Emperor Kanishka, who promoted Mahayana Buddhism, played a key role in introducing the Buddha’s image, previously worshipped in symbolic form within stupas. Under Kanishka and his successors, Gandhara and Mathura Schools of Sculptures emerged as prominent centres of distinct sculptural art styles. Contribution of Gandhara School: Extremely Fine and Realistic Sculptures –The