[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 07 September 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) Discuss the effect of global warming on oceans. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 2
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests,
2) Recently the Supreme Court directed the government to take a final decision on introducing ‘totaliser’ machines for mixing votes from various booths before counting. Why has Supreme Court given this directive? According to political parties, what are the merits and demerits of introducing totalisers? Examine. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
3) Critically examine American President Obama’s record in advancing nuclear disarmament agenda since he gave his famous Prague speech on this issue in 2009 and the stance of countries with nuclear record, including India, to Obama’s Prague agenda. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure
4) What are the reasons for the recurring River Cauvery crisis between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka? In your opinion, how both states could resolve this issue? Critically comment. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
5) Why was G-20 formed? Do you think the annual gathering of G-20 leaders has outlived its usefulness? Critically comment. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 3
Topic: Resource mobilization
6) Do you think it is in public interest to impose fat tax as proposed proposed in the recent Kerala budget? What similar taxes can you think of in the public interest? Justify. (200 Words)
The Indian Express
General Studies – 4
Topic: Ethics in human actions
7) “Mahatma Gandhi famously said, ‘The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.’ Looking at the defunct laws against animal cruelty in the country, it seems like we have failed him, and the nation, miserably.” Critically comment. (150 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems;
8) The use of the Prime Minister’s name and image in advertisements by a private telecom company has caused much controversy. What are the legal and ethical issues this issue has given rise to? Critically examine. (150 Words)
The Hindu
