1. What do you understand by mega food parks? Can you identify the backward and forward linkages of food park in the economy? Also discuss their potential in creating sustainable employment opportunities. IASbaba April 21, 2016 138 Uncategorized Related Posts : SYNOPSIS- IASbaba’s TLP 2016 [19th April] – UPSC Mains GS Questions [HOT] Read More 2. “In our country, democracy is not a natural sentiment that people are born with. It is an idea that has to be cultivated in an essentially unequal society.” This statement by Dr. B R Ambedkar resonates as much with the India of present as it did with India of 70 years back. Critically comment. Read More TLPGurukul FoundationILP 2026FLM Test SeriesGurukul AdvancedTLP ConnectMains Exclusive ProgrammeSankalp – 2025लक्ष्य – 2026PSIR Optional FC Recent Posts Day 41 – Q. 1. River interlinking projects in India promise water security but pose ecological and social risks. Examine the key challenges in implementing such projects and suggest a balanced approach. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 41 – Q. 2. Mangrove forests play a crucial role in enhancing climate resilience and safeguarding coastal ecosystems in India. Elaborate on their ecological importance in this context. What are the major anthropogenic threats contributing to their decline? (150 words, 10 marks) Day 41 – Q. 3. Explain the ecological significance of coral reefs. How do phenomena like ocean acidification and coral bleaching threaten marine biodiversity and coastal economies? (150 words, 10 marks) Day 41 – Q. 4. Rapid glacier retreat in the Himalayas is altering hydrological patterns and increasing disaster risks. Analyze the implications for agriculture, river systems, and human settlements in India. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 41 – Q. 5. Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Evaluate the role of National Parks in conserving forest ecosystems and biodiversity, especially in rain-fed regions. (250 words, 15 marks) DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS हिन्दी | UPSC प्रारंभिक एवं मुख्य परीक्षा – 18th July 2025 UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 18th July 2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 18th July – 2025 IASbaba’s Think Learn Perform (TLP – Phase 1) 2025 – UPSC Mains Answer Questions [18th July, 2025] – Day 40 Day 40 – Q. 5. The location of software industries in India follows a different pattern compared to traditional manufacturing sectors. Examine the factors influencing the growth of software hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. (250 words, 15 marks)