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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 05 June 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 05 June 2017

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General Studies – 1;

Topic: Location of industries, Resources;

1) For many years, fires in coal deposits under the surface of the Jharia coalfields in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad district have become a common occurrence. Discuss the causes, consequences of these fires and solutions needed to stop these fires. (200 Words)

The Indian Express

Topic: Salient features of Indian society

2) “Multiculturalism is part of the Indian society and any attempt to monochrome it will be self-defeating.” Critically comment. (200 Words)

General Studies – 2

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

3) What’s OPEC? Examine the issues it’s facing in recent years and impact of these issues on India. (200 Words)

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

4) Critically analyse the nature of relationship between India and Israel. (200 Words)

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation

5) It is said that Aadhaar is excluding many beneficiaries due to failures in authentication. Discuss the causes, magnitude and consequences of exclusions caused by Aadhaar. (200 Words)

The Indian Express

General Studies – 3

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology.

6) What is cryogenic technology? Why is it important for India and how has India acquired this technology? Examine. (200 Words)

Topic: Resource mobilization; Agriculture

7) How can GST help agriculture sector? Examine. (200 Words)

The Indian Express

General Studies – 4

Topic: Ethics in international relational relations and funding

8) Why is ethics important in international funding and aid? Illustrate. (150 Words)

General