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[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 22 September 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 22 September 2017

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General Studies – 1;

Topic: Poverty and developmental issues

1) India’s record of reducing poverty pales in comparison to China, Brazil and Mexico. What lessons should India learn from these countries in its efforts at reducing poverty? Examine. (200 Words)

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General Studies – 2

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources

2) Health insurance as a long term plan for healthcare financing is perilous. Analyse. (200 Words)

Topic:India and its neighborhood- relations.

3) India being a party to build Afghanistan is not only in Afghanistan but also India’s national interest. Comment. (200 Words)

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources

4) How can cooperative societies aid in better micro finance? Highlight the role cooperative societies can play in enhancing farmer welfare. (200 Words)

General Studies – 3

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth

5) FDI in the Indian Textile Industry should boost the sector and protect the interest or marginal craftsmen. Comment. (200 Words)

Topic: Infrastructure

6) Building heavy infrastructure such as mega dams must be examined through a heavy cost benefit analysis. Comment. (200 Words)

General Studies – 4

70 Days ETHICS PLAN

Topic: Ethics in human actions

7) Trolls and hate campaigns targeted against women cannot be solved just by legislative change but a mentality overhaul. Comment. (150 Words)

Topic: Ethics in human actions

8) What is meant by the principle of Greater Good? Explain an instance from your experience where such a principle needed to be applied. (150 Words)

General

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.