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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 16 November 2015

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ETHICS CASE STUDY: What is wrong in marrying your friend’s daughter as desired by your family? If your son voluntarily agrees to marry your friend’s daughter, will you support him? Explain why.

Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas  8) Your son has fallen in love with a girl belonging to lower caste, once considered as untouchables , and wants to marry her at any cost. Both are in love with each other since school days. Your wife is completely against this relationship, so is your entire family. Your wife thinks …

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7) The Companies Act of 2013 mandates a contribution of two per cent of post-tax profits of companies to corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and some see this as a backdoor tax. Some argue that as companies spend at individual levels, the impact is less visible and also there is no guarantee of ensuring efficiency, accountability and competency. In this regard, what should be done to efficiently spend CSR funds? Discuss.

Topic: Mobilization of resources 7) The Companies Act of 2013 mandates a contribution of two per cent of post-tax profits of companies to corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and some see this as a backdoor tax. Some argue that as companies spend at individual levels, the impact is less visible and also there is no …

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6) It is said that despite 26/11, the Indian intelligence agencies continue to be ill-equipped to prevent future attacks. In the light of recent terrorist attacks on Paris by ISIS terrorists, critically comment on the threats to India by Daesh and its preparedness to handle such attacks.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism 6) It is said that despite 26/11, the Indian intelligence agencies continue to be ill-equipped to prevent future attacks. In the light of recent terrorist attacks on Paris by ISIS terrorists, critically comment on the threats to India by Daesh and …

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4) Recently India and Bangladesh signed the standard operating procedure (SOP) to operationalise the Agreement on Coastal Shipping. Examine the significance and advantages of this agreement for both countries.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 4) Recently India and Bangladesh signed the standard operating procedure (SOP) to operationalise the Agreement on Coastal Shipping. Examine the significance and advantages of this agreement for both countries. (150 Words) Business Standard

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3) Despite frequent visits by heads of respective countries, the U.K.’s and India’s shares in each other’s exports, both goods and services, have steadily declined, and bilateral trade at $14 billion falls far short of their $30-billion goal announced in 2010. Discuss why and what measures both countries need to take in this regard.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests  3) Despite frequent visits by heads of respective countries, the U.K.’s and India’s shares in each other’s exports, both goods and services, have steadily declined, and bilateral trade at $14 billion falls far short of their $30-billion goal announced in 2010. Discuss …

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