Daily Mains Practice Questions 23-05-2024

Bilateral Relations
1) Trace the lineage of the India-Iran Relations. Why has the Chabahar project been revived with equal enthusiasm by India and Iran? What explains the difference in the US reaction to the latest agreement? (250 words)

Refer - The Indian Express

Polity

2) In recent years, the Election Commission of India has been ineffective in its role as a watchdog of elections. Reinforcing its independence should be a priority for all stakeholders in Indian democracy. Explain (150 words)

Refer - The Hindu

Environment

3) The implementation of the ‘Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)’ or ‘the biodiversity plan’ is an urgent need to address biodiversity issues. In the light of this explain what is Access and Benefit Sharing?  Suggest improvements for biodiversity conservation. (250 words)

Refer - The Hindu

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