[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 7 September 2017
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General Studies – 1;
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
General Studies – 2
Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability,
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
Topic: e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential
General Studies – 3
Topic: Infrastructure
Topic: Environmental pollution
7) Critically comment on India’s waste management crisis. (200 Words)
General Studies – 4
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems;
8) Differentiate between the following terms:
a) Law, Regulation and Rule
b) Conscience and Mind
c) Accountability and Governance
d) Ethical concern and Ethical dilemma
Note: Day after tomorrow there will be Case Study on the topic Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.