[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 28 July 2015
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28 July 2015
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General Studies – 1;
Topic: Social empowerment; Role of women
1) Critically discuss the voting behaviour of women voters during elections in India and the significance of this behaviour. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 2
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections.
2) In its recent annual anti-trafficking report, the U.S. State Department has retained India’s classification as a “Tier II” nation for human trafficking concern. What do you understand by human trafficking? Why is it rampant in India and what are its consequences. Critically discuss. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 3
Topic: Awareness in the fields of Biotechnology
3) What do you understand by DNA Profiling? Critically examine the concerns raised against India’s DNA profiling Bill and comment if they are valid. (200 Words)
The Hindu
ToI
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers, robotics
4) Write a note on Google’s DeepDream algorithm and its importance for the development of artificial intelligence. (200 Words)
Livemint
Reference
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers,
5) Write a note on the Breakthrough Listen project and its significance for humans. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Awareness in the fields of Space
6) In recent years, there is an increased interest among scientists in Pluto. Examine why and also discuss how more understanding of the Pluto helps understanding Earth’s history. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 4
Topic: Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.
7) In your opinion, what are the characteristics of an ideal teacher? Discuss with examples how important is the role of teachers in inculcating values in children. (200 Words)
The Hindu
The Hindu
