[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 22 June 2016
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Prelims Revision Tests
General Studies – 1;
Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies
1) What are the challenges faced by urban local bodies in delivering potable water for all? Discuss various solutions to overcome these challenges. (200 Words)
The Indian Express
General Studies – 2
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability
2) The P.J. Nayak committee, constituted by the RBI, came to a quick conclusion in its report that the problem at PSBs was fundamentally one of governance. Looking at the present bad loan crisis, do you agree with this conclusion? In your opinion, how can government solve present crisis in the Indian banking sector? Critically discuss. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
3) In the light of the Constituent Assembly debates and recent debates on the relevance of Rajya Sabha, critically comment what role the Rajya Sabha needs to play in the Indian body politic today. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health
4) What are the benefits of practising Yoga? Do you support the increasing importance and patronage given to Yoga by the government? Critically comment. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 3
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
5) Recently the union government raised the FDI limit for airlines (including regional operators for whom FDI of 49 per cent was only allowed last November) to 100 per cent, with automatic approvals for foreign ownership up to 49 per cent. Critically examine the implications of this move to various stakeholders. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
6) “India’s FDI inflows are healthy and it is among the top 10 destinations in the world, but these investments are still small compared to the economy and in the global scheme of things.” Analyse. (200 Words)
Livemint
Topic: Awareness in Space; Latest developments in S&T
7) ISRO is planning and gearing up to test a scramjet engine based on air-breathing propulsion. Write a note on this technology and its applications. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 4
Topic:Ethical issues in international relations and funding
8) It is said that international development aid is based on the Robin Hood principle: take from the rich and give to the poor. Looking at its consequences, do you think this form of aid is ethical? Critically comment. (150 Words)
Livemint
