UPSC Mains 2013

Model answers for all UPSC Mains 2013 previous year questions — detailed answers, diagrams, flowcharts and structured answer writing for GS 1, 2, 3 and Ethics.

Cyber warfare is considered by some defense analysts to be a larger threat than even Al Qaeda or terrorism. What do you understand by Cyber warfare? Outline the cyber threats which India is vulnerable to and bring out the state of the country's preparedness to deal with the same.

GS310 marks2013Internal SecurityModel answer

India needs to strengthen measures to promote the pink revolution in food industry for better nutrition and health. Critically elucidate the statement.

GS310 marks2013Economic DevelopmentModel answer

Food security bill is expected to eliminate hunger and malnutrition in India. Critically discuss various apprehensions in its effective implementation along with the concerns it has generated in WTO.

GS310 marks2013AgricultureModel answer

What are the different types of agriculture subsidies given to farmers at the national and state levels? Critically analyze the agriculture subsidy regime with the reference to the distortions created by it.

GS310 marks2013AgricultureModel answer

Establish the relationship between land reform, agriculture productivity and elimination of poverty in Indian Economy. Discuss the difficulty in designing and implementation of the agriculture friendly land reforms in India.

GS310 marks2013AgricultureModel answer

What is digital signature? What does its authentication mean? Giver various salient built in features of a digital signature.

GS35 marks2013Science & TechnologyModel answer

What are social networking site and what security implications do these sites present?

GS310 marks2013Internal SecurityModel answer

Bring out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to section 3(d) in the Indian Patent Law, 1970. Discuss how it has been utilized by Supreme court in its judgment rejecting Novartis patent application for “Glivec”. Discuss briefly the pros and cons of the decision.

GS310 marks2013Science & TechnologyModel answer

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