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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 24 June 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 24 June 2017

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General Studies – 1;

Topic: Salient features of Indian society

1) Differentiate between science and faith. These days, Indian society is witnessing instances where science is used to prove faith. What are the outcomes of these instances? Do you think government should promote science over faith? Critically comment. (200 Words)

The Indian Express

Topic: Locational factors; Urbanization

2) Why did Bengaluru emerge as information technology (IT) hub? How has IT industry transformed Bangalore? Examine. (200 Words)

General Studies – 2

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes;

3) Do you think betrayed poll promises of doubling farm incomes is one of the reasons why farmers are agitating across India? What are the other reasons? Critically examine. (200 Words)

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

4) What is the mandate and objectives of Financial Action Task Force? Discuss its importance for India – Pakistan relations. (200 Words)

The Indian Express

Topic: Formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity

5) Impunity with which legislators in certain states have ignored the anti-defection law points to certain weaknesses in the processes and norms laid down in it. What are these weaknesses in anti-defection law? Critically examine. (200 Words)

General Studies – 3

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

6) What do you understand by flexible inflation targeting (FIT)? Critically examine how does government and IMF influence RBI’s policies. (200 Words)

Topic: Agriculture;

7) What is the relationship between climate change and agriculture? Also examine how do farmers perceive climate change and its effect on them. (200 Words)

General Studies – 4

Topic: Ethics in administration

8) Do you think it is seditious to cheer the Pakistan cricket team? Critically comment. (150 Words)

The Indian Express