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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 15 August 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 15 August 2017

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General Studies – 1;

Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment

1) A 2015 study by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and EY suggested that 36% of Indian companies and 25% of multinational corporations in India were not compliant with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Examine the causes of non-compliance. (200 Words)

Topic: Role of women; Social empowerment

2) In terms of sex ratio and female literacy, Nagaland scores over Haryana. However, in terms of political empowerment of women Haryana scores over Nagaland. Discuss the reasons. (200 Words)

General Studies – 2

Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies

3) The recent decision of Securities and Exchange Board of India imposing trading restrictions on 331 companies suspected of being shell entities has come under criticism. Discuss why. (200 Words)

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.

4) Critically comment on the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) and the marital rape exception under the IPC that deal with sexual violence against children. (200 Words)

General Studies – 3

Topic: Indian economy; Security issues

5) In the light of 70 years of India’s independence, critically comment on India’s record in establishing itself as a strong economic and security state. (200 Words)

General Studies – 4

70 Days ETHICS PLAN

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

6) Discuss Epicurus views on happiness and justice. (200 Words)

Topic: Ethics in human actions

7) It is argued that good men are likely to lose out in the race for power. Examine why. (150 Words)

Note: Day after tomorrow there will be questions on the topic Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

Topic: John Stuart Mill