October 13, 2016 by INSIGHTS

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 13 October 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 13 October 2016

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General Studies – 1;

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues

1) Critically discuss ideology of Hindu Revivalism, Purification and idea of Varna System as proposed and practised by Dayanand Saraswati, Savarkar and Deendayal Updhaya. (200 Words)

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General Studies – 2

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive a

2) Recently in Tamil Nadu, Governor allocated the portfolios held by the ailing Chief Minister, to her seniormost colleague in the Cabinet. Examine the constitutional basis of Governor’s action. Do you think it’s the responsibility of ruling party to reveal and the right of public to know about health condition of their Chief Minister? Justify. (200 Words)

Topic:Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

3) Why is Saudi Arabia involved in civil war in Yemen. Have international institutions failed to address Yemen Crisis? Critically comment. (200 Words)

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.

4) Discuss the challenges before new Secretary General of the United Nations. Do you think the post of Secretary General is ceremonial and insignificant? Comment. (200 Words)

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests

5) As Indian foreign policy looks westwards, do you think the upcoming BRICS summit offers India an opportunity to calibrate its outreach to multiple powers? Discuss. (200 Words)

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests

6) It is argued that the Indian Ocean has the potential to become the most important source of new global growth over the next 20 years, just as the Pacific rim powered the world’s economy for much of the last 20. How should India make use of this opportunity? Discuss. (200 Words)

General Studies – 3

Topic:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

7) Why is it said that regulators should pay more attention to the work recognised in this year’s Nobel Prize in economics, particularly in high-risk industries? Examine. (200 Words)

Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies

8) After the success of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)/cooking gas, the government has now decided to launch DBT for kerosene (DBTK). What hurdles are there in introducing DBT in Kerosene? Do you think it is better for government to promote and incentivise use of alternative fuel than kerosene? Critically comment. (200 Words)

General Studies – 4

Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration

9) Do you think honesty is always the best policy, especially in public service? Justify. (150 Words)

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