August 19, 2016 by INSIGHTS

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 19 August 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 19 August 2016

Archives – Secure 2016

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General Studies – 1;

Topic: Social empowerment; Salient features of Indian Society

1) Do you think rapid industrialization and market forces are best bet for Dalit empowerment? Critically comment. (200 Words)

Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies

2) What are the key challenges to urbanisation in India? Does urbanization lead to well being of people? Comment. (200 Words)

Topic: Resources

3) Do you think the proposed National Water Commission (NWC) is a step in right direction to address India’s water problems? Examine. (200 Words)

General Studies – 2

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health

4) According to India’s draft National Health Policy 2015, the country’s out-of-pocket (OoP) expenditure for health (at 60% of total health expenditure) is one of the highest in the world. What are the challenges that India is facing in providing affordable healthcare to all its people? What’s the way forward? Examine. (200 Words)

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

5) For many years, Baloch nationalists have sought India’s support for their cause. Why do they need Indian support? What are the consequences of extending support by India to Baloch nationalists? Critically examine. (200 Words)

The Indian Express

General Studies – 3

Topic: Basics of Cybersecurity

6) What is ransomware? How much of a risk does India face from ransomware? Examine. (200 Words)

Topic: Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries

7) In your opinion, what should be the aims of professional military education (PME) in India? In the light of the draft bill for the proposed Indian National Defence University (INDU), critically analyse. (200 Words)

The Indian Express

General Studies – 4

Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions;

8) Discuss the ethical and moral issues involved in imposing prohibition by governments, especially in India. (150 Words)