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Aditya TalwarAIR 270

Question 6[Not clearly visible - appears to be asking about modernity and its characteristics/consequences]GS1GS1

[Questions appear to be on Modernity's characteristics and relationship with environmental concerns]

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Introduction

Modernity is characterized by increase in consumerism, a scientific orientation and progressive mindset with spirit of change and reform.

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Main Body

But this rational and scientific approach has become largely cut off from nature:

1Excessive consumerism and needs by changing mobile phones and cars with promotions and allurements
2Wastage and ruin of commodities by Hotels and restaurant throw out a lot of food every night
3Lack of focus on environmental damage → by Exit of IUSA from Paris agreement.
4Deforestation and exploitation of forest

for resources

Brazil has cut down large sections of Amazon forest
5Harmful chemicals and e-waste by leaching of heavy metal
6Creation of cities without environmental consideration → Bangalore has lost its lakes Way forward
1Creation of blue-green infrastructure by Mishra Shah committee
2Transition from fossil fuels to renewable by Need to reduce emissions by (13%) to limit to 2°C warming (IPCC)
3Need to promote a reuse-recycle and reduce mechanism.

Empowered is what sustains our existence.

Its destruction would be the distribution of humankind itself (Our Learned Report)

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Conclusion

Empowered [read: Environment] is what sustains our existence. Its destruction would be the distribution of humankind itself

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  • Clear structure with numbered points
  • Links modernity to environmental consequences
  • Uses concrete examples (hotels, restaurants)

Topper

Aditya Talwar

AIR 270

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

World History

Industrial Revolution

Modernity and consumerism

Writing Stats

196

Total words

3

Paragraphs

Structured and analytical

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