Think, Learn & Perform (TLP) – UPSC GS Mains [Day 90] November 30, 2015 0 Think and Learn, TLP Mains 2015, UPSC, UPSC Mains- Think and Learn-2015 Archives Must Refer– Comprehensive Mains Strategy Weekly Plans Password- TLP2015 Click on the links and then answer on respective questions! Day 90 – HOT 1. Civil society and voluntary sector occupy a prominent place in the democratic landscape of India. Their contribution in helping the state reaching out to the poor and giving voice to the common citizens can’t be overstated. However, rule of law must govern their functioning in matters of financing and objectives. In light of the controversy and debates surrounding the voluntary sector, analyse the statements given above. 2. Although the unpredictable monsoon often exacerbates the agrarian distress, the reasons more fundamental to the problems of agricultural sector lie in the structural and institutional factors. All this is compounded by a political class for which the rural farmers matters the most only during elections. Critically examine. 3. Perhaps, nothing is more fundamental in a democracy than a person’s right to vote. However, in India, large constituencies of voters that include the NRIs and domestic migrant labourers have been denied of this right due to practical difficulties in ensuring their participation in the democratic exercise. How do you view this issue? Is there a way out to address this fundamental problem? Discuss IAS UPSC Mains Questions 2015, TLP Mains IASbaba, UPSC Mains 2015 Related Posts : IMPORTANT UPDATE on IASbaba’s Test Series 2016- Test 2 Read More Protected: 1. Civil society and voluntary sector occupy a prominent place in the democratic landscape of India. Their contribution in helping the state reaching out to the poor and giving voice to the common citizens can’t be overstated. However, rule of law must govern their functioning in matters of financing and objectives. In light of the controversy and debates surrounding the voluntary sector, analyse the statements given above. Read More TLPILP 2026Gurukul AdvancedTLP ConnectMains Exclusive ProgrammeSankalp – 2025लक्ष्य – 2026Gurukul FoundationSubscribe For Email Updates Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address Subscribe Recent Posts DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS हिन्दी | UPSC प्रारंभिक एवं मुख्य परीक्षा – 4th July 2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 5th July – 2025 UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 5th July 2025 [LAST DAY TO REGISTER] EARN UPTO 100% SCHOLARSHIP!! | IASBaba’s Gurukul Foundation Course 2026 – Scholarship Test on 6th July IASbaba’s Think Learn Perform (TLP – Phase 1) 2025 – UPSC Mains Answer Questions [5th July, 2025] – Day 27 Day 27 – Q. 5. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in India is often seen as weak and ineffective. In the context of recent clearances for large projects, examine the key problems in the EIA system. What reforms are needed to make it more transparent, participatory, and environmentally sound? (250 words, 10 marks) Day 27 – Q. 4. Wetlands serve as ecological sentinels, yet they remain among the most threatened ecosystems in India. Examine the socio-economic and ecological importance of wetlands, and critically assess the gaps in policy and enforcement that hinder their protection. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 27 – Q. 3. The rapid melting of Arctic ice is no longer a remote environmental concern. Analyze its cascading effects on global climate patterns and India’s environmental security. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 27 – Q. 2. India’s biodiversity hotspots are under threat from developmental pressures and invasive species. How does this dual challenge complicate conservation efforts? (150 words, 10 marks) Day 27 – Q. 1. With cities like Delhi turning into seasonal “gas chambers,” urban air pollution in India has become a chronic public health and governance crisis. Discuss. (150 words, 10 marks)