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Ishitha KishoreAIR 1

Question 7Explain what Van Allen Radiation Belts are; Explain their formation; Discuss growing focus on study; Answer in 150 wordsGS1GS1

वैन एलेन विकिरण बेल्ट्स क्या हैं? इनके निर्माण का वर्णन करते हुए, चर्चा कीजिए कि इनके अध्ययन पर अभिवृद्धि क्यों हुई है। (उत्तर 150 शब्दों में संक्षिप्त) What are Van Allen Radiation Belts? Explaining their formation, discuss why there has been a growing focus on their study. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Van Allen Radiation Belts are fast gaining attention in scientific circles.

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Main Body

Growing focus due to:

i- Short term impact of radiation on global affairs

ii- Scientific progress hinges upon it

iii- Spirit of 'Anusandhan' requires resolving areas we have less knowledge in

iv- Long term consequences

v- Understanding Earth's evolution and history

Thus India must also ramp up efforts for research:

KIRAN scheme: inclusive of women
ASPIRE
Atal Innovation Mission to enlighten students
Scientific experts

IV- ended up uniting his enemies

Eg. Concert of Europe led to the 'Congress of Vienna' and emergence of 'Balance of Power'

[Shortcoming]limited imaginative capacity of NapoleonIgnored the strength of parish colonies
myopic with neighboursUnderestimated economic powerhouse of Britain

Yet Napoleon's continental policy wherein in an era of 'Free Trade' and put forth a significant challenge to British economic might.

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Conclusion

Scientific inquiry is part of fundamental duties (Art51A)

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  • Clear identification of reasons for growing focus
  • Reference to fundamental duties and scientific inquiry
  • Mention of government schemes promoting scientific research
  • Connection between personal curiosity and national commitment

Topper

Ishitha Kishore

AIR 1

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient features of World's Physical Geography

Geophysical phenomena and Earth's physical characteristics

Van Allen Radiation Belts - formation and significance

Writing Stats

153

Total words

6

Paragraphs

Philosophical and policy-oriented

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