[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 16 September 2017
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General Studies – 1;
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India; Social empowerment; Poverty and developmental issues
1) What are denotified tribes (DNTs)? A study on the socio-economic and educational status of denotified tribes (DNTs) reveals that members of these tribes are plagued by problems such as chronic poverty and illiteracy. Discuss why. (200 Words)
EPW
General Studies – 2
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
2) Increased instances of victims from the Blue Whale game points to an inherent lack of focus on mental health amongst the younger generation across stakeholders. Discuss. (200 Words)
The Indian Express
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
3) Medical Education in India requires an overhaul of regulatory and institutional mechanisms. Comment. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
4) Integrating driving licenses with Aadhar can integrate the road safety ecosystem multidimensionally. Comment. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology.
5) Given South Asian Geo political conditions, enhanced indigenous Defence Production may be the solution towards cost effective, accountable, and qualitative armaments. Analyse. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Indian economy – growth and development; Investment models.
6) Consistency in private and government investments is a key indicator showcasing India’s growth story. Analyse with special reference to the induction of the GST regime. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure – railways
7) High Speed Rail Networks can disrupt but not transform the positioning of Railways in India. Comment.(200 Words)
The Indian Express
Topic: Poverty and hunger; Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.
8) Discuss the causes, consequences and global hunger crisis and the role of international agencies in addressing this crisis. (200 Words)
Down to Earth
General Studies – 4
70 Days ETHICS PLAN
Topic: Work culture
9) Critically examine the role of the internal complaint committees constituted under the new sexual harassment against women at workplace act, 2013 in ensuring good work culture and safety of women employees in workplaces. (150 Words)
EPW
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.
