[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 04 October 2016
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General Studies – 1;
Topic: Effect of globalisation on Indian society
1) Analyse how globalisation, liberalisation and increasing penetration of internet is transforming lives and structures of middle class families in the Indian society. (200 Words)
Livemint
General Studies – 2
Topic: E-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential
2) The Management Information System of MGNREGA is a way to providing data on implementation. Examine how it works. Are there any shortcomings to it? If so, how can they be overcome? Suggest solutions. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations
3) Examine what the recent ‘surgical strike’ operation by India in PoK does and does not mean for India’s broader strategic dynamic with Pakistan. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements
4) Recently in Colombia, in a referendum people rejected a peace agreement reached between the government and the guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Do you think such deals should be put for referendum? What will be the consequences of ‘no’ vote for Colombia? Discuss. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements
5) Analyse the nature of relationship between India and Singapore. (200 Words)
The Indian Express
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements
6) It is argued that a review of the Indus Water Treaty could prove to be a double-edged sword for India. Discuss why. (200 Words)
The Indian Express
General Studies – 3
Topic; Conservation (of humans /dogs!?)
7) Recently, the Union government mopped up black money from the economy by giving taxpayers amnesty to declare undisclosed past income by paying tax on it at an effective, slightly high rate of 45 per cent. Do you think measures like this are addressing root cause of black money? Critically comment. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights
8) Discuss why Monsanto, the company which produces Bt cotton seeds, is embroiled in many legal cases in India. Do you think government is effectively managing GM crops issues in India? Critically comment. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 4
Topic: Dimensions of ethics
9) What do you understand by virtue ethics? How does it help an individual? Examine. (150 Words)
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