[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 28 September 2017
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General Studies – 1;
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc
1) Differentiate between earthquake magnitude and intensity. How does the modern magnitude scale work? How are large earthquakes measured? (200 Words)
The Indian Express
General Studies – 2
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
2) Empowerment and emancipation are twin goals to secure dignity for transgenders. Comment, with special focus on measures needed to taken by respective states to assist in the transformation. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models,
3) Referendums without legitimate causes are often belittled to political propaganda. Explain, how can they used effectively as a tool for democratic will. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Functioning of judiciary
4) Independence of Judiciary is crucial to national stability. Identify the issues in the promotion and transfer of judges and what can be done to make the process transparent and accountable. (200 Words)
The Wire
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
5) India not joining the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction will be an injustice to all its children and parents. Critically comment. (200 Words)
The Indian Express
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
6)Making regional language the medium of instruction in our schools is in the larger interest of children and society. Discuss. (200 Words)
Livemint
General Studies – 3
Topic: Infrastructure
7) Private partnership in affordable housing has potential to solve the urban housing problem but must be instilled with adequate safeguards. Comment. (200 Words)
The Wire
Topic: Basics of cybersecurity
8) What is Cyber deterrence? Highlight the need for India to have an effective cyber deterrence policy? Discuss. (200 Words)
The Wire
General Studies – 4
70 Days ETHICS PLAN
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators
9) Explain some teachings of Swami Vivekananda that may be of imbibed in personal and professional life. (150 Words)
The Hindu
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.
