October 20, 2016 by INSIGHTS

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 20 October 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 20 October 2016

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General Studies – 1;

Topic: Resources; Critical changes to geographical features

1) India started its Antarctic expeditions in early 1980s. What compelled India to start these expeditions? Analyse the role played by India in protecting its and other third world countries’ interests under the Antarctic Treaty. (200 Words)

General Studies – 2

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

2) Critically evaluate the role of the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in managing refugee crisis around the world. (200 Words)

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests

3) A global regime to manage the use of drones is slowly being put into place. Examine why this regime is necessary? What’s the role that India should be playing in putting this regime in place? Analyse. (200 Words)

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

4) Critically examine how China factor is influencing India’s relationship with its neighbours and with regional groupings in Asia. (200 Words)

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

5) In the post Brexit scenario, why is it argued that it’s important for Britain to forge stronger non-EU relationship with India? Critically examine. (200 Words)

General Studies – 3

Topic: Issues of buffer stocks and food security;

6) The government periodically intervenes in the agricultural sector, especially in the foodgrain market, by directly procuring grain from farmers to create a buffer grain stock. What are the objectives of this move? How does it affect economy? Examine. (200 Words)

Topic: Environmental pollution

7) Critically analyse how India has played or is playing an important role in protecting its national interest from Paris to Kigali via Montreal and to Marrakesh climate related negotiations. (200 Words)

General Studies – 4

Topic: Ethical issues in international relations

8) What does India gain by banning Pakistani artists and sports persons from entering India? Do you think India is compromising its values and traditions acting this way? Critically comment. (150 Words)