[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 10 May 2017
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General Studies – 1;
Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the society
1) How did the end of Second World War shape Japanese Constitution? Japan wants to revise the country’s Constitution by 2020. Examine why. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Role of women
2) Five years after India’s official statistics recorded a sharp decline in the share of women in India’s labour force, a new large-scale survey conducted in 2016 shows that the proportion of working women in the country has barely improved. Discuss the findings. (200 Words)
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General Studies – 2
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
3) Recently the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague stayed death sentence of Kulbhushan Jadhav, the former naval officer sentenced to death in Pakistan. What’s the composition, mandate and jurisdiction of ICJ? Also discuss significance of this stay order for India. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 3
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
4) SPARK (Sustainable Progress through Application of Research and Knowledge) is a proposed initiative to synergise science activity in India. Critically comment on the objectives of this initiative. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Indian economy
5) Examine how China manages its NPA problem and how India can learn lessons from Chinese experience. (200 Words)
Livemint
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
6) Write a note on India’s research activities and their significance in the polar regions. (200 Words)
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General Studies – 4
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions
7) Discuss the ethical issues involved in sentencing of Justice C.S. Karnan of the Calcutta High Court to six months of imprisonment on the charges of contempt of court. (150 Words)
The Hindu
