[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 25 March 2016
Archives – Secure 2016
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General Studies – 1;
Topic:- Socialism; World history
1) Why did relations between Cuba and USA strain in 1950s and 60s? To which factors you owe recent normalization of relations between these two countries? Examine. (200 Words)
The Hindu
BBC
Business Standard
General Studies – 2
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
2) “In any case, as it reinforces its European flank through the powerful attraction of the OBOR initiative, China’s grand strategy of cooperative dominance over Eurasia faces its toughest test in Asia.” Discuss why and how China is building its influence in the Eurasian region but facing hurdles in the Asia Pacific region. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health
3) In the light of recent incidences of death of patients in medical camps after undergoing sterilization surgeries, critically comment on India’s family planning programme. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests;
4) “For India, nuclear security is not a new objective, but has always been a priority along with nuclear safety.” Differentiate between nuclear security and safety. To ensure both, what measures has India taken both domestically and internationally? Examine. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 3
Topic: Economic growth; Awareness in S&T
5) It is said that rising antimicrobial resistance is a serious threat to economic growth. Examine why. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 4
Topic: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance;
6) In October 2014 the Supreme Court directed the Union government to frame guidelines for the protection of ‘Good Samaritans’, or helpful bystanders, and a Standard Operating Procedure to make them work. What was the intention behind this directive? Is there a need for statutory backing to these guidelines? Also discuss the significance of such a law, especially for India. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions;
7) Is it unethical to keep animals in zoos? Justify. (150 Words)
The Hindu
