[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 21 March 2016
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General Studies – 1;
Topic:- Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes
1) It is said that the availability of freshwater is increasingly a defining strategic factor in regional and global affairs, and unless water resources are managed with extraordinary care, the consequences could be devastating. Illustrate with examples. (200 Words)
Livemint
General Studies – 2
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
2) As per the recent Real Estate Bill, the central and the state governments must establish a regulatory authority within one year of the proposed Act coming into force. Examine some key legal and regulatory challenges facing the proposed real estate regulator. (200 Words)
Business Standard
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health
3) What do you understand by fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs? Recently, the union government banned Corex, a cough syrup whose most important element is codeine, along with 300-odd fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs. Discuss the significance of this ban. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Wikipedia
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
4) Examine the problems currently faced by the Chinese economy and their possible impact of on world and Indian economy. (200 Words)
The Indian Express
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health
5) In recent years, popularity of ayurveda products – both pharmaceutical and food – are on the rise in India. Examine why. (200 Words)
Business Standard
DailyO
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health
6) Write a note on the objectives and components of the India Newborn Action Plan (INAP). (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 3
Topic: Environmental pollution
7) What is fly ash? In the past few years concerns have been raised over its environmental impact from several quarters. What are these concerns? How they can be addressed? Examine. (200 Words)
Livemint
General Studies – 4
Topic:Political attitude; Ethics in public administration
8) Several recent incidents have proven that few politicians in India and around the world lack moral values and their political attitude is indifferent to common man’s woes. In your opinion, what makes people in power, particularly politicians, behave unethically? What should be done to inculcate values in them? Critically comment. (200 Words)
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