[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 09 July 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 09 July 2015

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09 July  2015

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General Studies – 1;

Topic: Secularism

1) What do you understand by secularism? In your opinion, what are the major threats to secularism in today’s world? Critically discuss. (200 Words)

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NYT

 

General Studies – 2

Topic: Indian Constitution- features, significant provisions and basic structure.

2) Do you think the presence of Sections 499 and 500 (criminal defamation) of the Indian Penal Code is an affront to free speech prescribed under Article 19 (2) of the Constitution? Critically comment. (200 Words)

The Hindu

 

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 

3) Do you think, considering recent foreign policy initiatives of China, its rise is peaceful and reassuring to its neighbours? Critically analyse. (200 Words)

The Hindu

 

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests

4) How will India benefit from the membership of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?  Do you think SCO’s objectives are in consonance with India’s foreign policy aspirations? Examine. (200 Words)

The Hindu

 

General Studies – 3

Topic: Money-laundering and its prevention

5) Critically comment on the recent black money law and examine the merits and demerits of the same. (200 Words)

Business Standard

The Economic Times

 

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology

6) Do you think India should use its huge foreign exchange reserves to finance infrastructure projects or to recapitalise fund-starved banks? Critically discuss. (200 Words)

The Hindu

The Hindu

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Reference

 

Topic: Conservation

7) Name any three most dangerous invasive species and explain how these species affect native ecosystem.  Also suggest measures needed to address their threats. (200 Words)

The Hindu

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Reference

 

Topic: Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance

8) Write a note on the challenges being faced by the food processing industry in India. Also examine importance of FDI in this sector and measures taken by the government to boost the same. (200 Words)

Business Standard

Make in India Website

 

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 

9) “India has mastered atomic, space and missile development, but continues to import basic defence equipment.” Critically comment. (200 Words)

The Hindu

 

General Studies – 4

Topic: Emotional intelligence; Empathy

10) Examine the relationship between empathy and emotional intelligence. Explain with examples  why a public servant should have both these qualities. (200 Words)

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