[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 25 February 2017
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STATIC Syllabus Timetable
General Studies – 1;
Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment
1) The 2011 Census revealed the welcome fact that both the child sex ratio and the overall sex ratio in Punjab had improved considerably over the previous census data. However, subsequent rounds of National Family Health Survey data show that gender bias against the girl child in terms of health coverage and nutrition is not only higher than in the developed states but also the poorer ones. In this light, what should state and union government do to address this issue? Critically examine. (200 Words)
EPW
Topic: World geography
2) What do you understand by plate tectonics? Examine latest findings made in understanding plate tectonics. (200 Words)
Goh Cheng Leong, Chapter 2
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity,
3) Identify earthquake prone regions of India. Explain why they are prone to frequent earthquakes. (200 Words)
Goh Cheng Leong, Chapter 3
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources
4) In the light of recent protests and violent incidents in two prestigious universities in Delhi, critically comment on the state of affairs in institutions of higher learning in India – especially on their role as places of independent thinking and grooming ground for vibrant civil society. (200 Words)
The Hindu
EPW
Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
5) In the absence of clear and organised sentencing guidelines, it is said that contemporary penal policy in India is marred by unguided judicial discretion. Critically examine. (200 Words)
EPW
Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
6) Discuss the significance of observations made bySupreme Court in the Jeeja Ghosh & Anr v Union of India & Ors (2012) case. (200 Words)
EPW
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian economy growth and development
7) The recent economic survey has recommended setting up of a centralised Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency. Critically discuss reasons why the economic survey has recommended this step. (200 Words)
EPW
Topic: Environmental pollution and degradation
8) Examine the health impacts of air pollution in India. Also critically comment on India’s response to pollution induced health problems. (200 Words)
EPW
General Studies – 4
Topic: Moral and political attitudes;
9) What do you understand by rhetoric? It is argued that Rhetoric in democratic politics is essential, but it must be deeply sincere and always truthful. Do you agree? Justify. (200 Words)
EPW
