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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 29 August 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 29 August 2017

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General Studies – 1;

 

 

Topic:  Role of women; Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

1) Discuss how women were treated and depicted during the Chola culture. (200 Words)

The Hindu

 

General Studies – 2

 

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

2) Critically evaluate performance of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). (200 Words)

Livemint

 

 

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

3) Discuss the progress made in bilateral relationship between India and Switzerland since India’s independence. (200 Words)

The Indian Express

 

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

4) “Recent developments threaten the long-cherished unity in diversity in India and Indonesia.” Discuss critically. (200 Words)

The Hindu

 

General Studies – 3

 

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas;

5) In the light of ending of Doklam standoff, what lessons should India learn in border management to address future security issues? Examine. (200 Words)

The Hindu

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The Hindu

 

Topic: Basics of cybersecurity

6) Recently, the Supreme Court urged the government to put in place a robust mechanism for data protection. Discuss concerns expressed by the court and examine what measures government should take to ensure robust mechanism for data protection. (200 Words)

The Hindu

 

General Studies – 4

70 Days ETHICS PLAN

 

 

Topic:   Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems;

7) What is the difference between public and civil service? Discuss how should public and civil servants manage conflict of interest. (200 Words)

Reference

 

 

Note: Day after tomorrow there will be questions on the topic Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems;

Topic: Public/Civil service values