Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent)

Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves? (Answer in 250 words)

Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?

Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.

From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons.

Discuss the natural resource potentials of 'Deccan Trap'. (Answer in 150 words)

Examine the potential of wind energy in India and explain the reasons for their limited spatial spread. (Answer in 150 words)

Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them. (Answer in 250 words)

Elucidate the relationship between globalization and new technology in a world of scarce resources, with special reference to India. (Answer in 250 words)

Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss. (Answer in 150 words)

Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world. (Answer in 250 words)

India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate. (Answer in 250 words)

Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change. (Answer in 250 words)

Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India? (Answer in 150 words)

Why is India taking keen interest in resources of Arctic Region? (Answer in 150 words)

Defining blue revolution, explain the problems and strategies for pisciculture development in India. (Answer in 250 words)

Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations. (150 words)

The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce the human miseries. Explain.

South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.

Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations.

Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India.

In what way micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India?

India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity.

The states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are reaching the limits of their ecological carrying capacity due to tourism. Critically evaluate.

What are the economic significances of discovery of oil in Arctic Sea and its possible environmental consequences?

Why did the Green Revolution in India virtually by-pass the eastern region despite fertile soil and good availability of water?

Critically evaluate the various resources of the oceans which can be harnessed to meet the resource crisis in the world.

How does India see its place in the economic space of rising natural resource rich Africa?

With growing scarcity of fossil fuels, the atomic energy is gaining more and more significance in India. Discuss the availability of raw material required for the generation of atomic energy in India and in the world. (200 words)

It is said that India has substantial reserves of shale oil and gas, which can feed the needs of the country for quarter century. However, tapping of the resource does not appear to be high on the agenda. Discuss critically the availability and issues involved. (200 words)