February 15, 2020 by Insights Editor

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 February 2020

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 15 February 2020

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General Studies – 1

1. Discuss the historical and current engagements of India with Africa. Why is Africa important for India? (250 words)

Reference: Hindustan Times

General Studies – 2

2. What is the purpose of a protest? Explain the significance of the right to protest in a democracy, Illustrate with cases specific to Indian context.(250 words)

Reference: India Today

3. What steps has Indian been taking to protect itself from the menace of drug trafficking? Elaborate on the measures it is taking to realise its vision of a Drug-free India.(250 words)

Reference: News On Air

4. The United States Trade Representatives (USTR) has updated its list of developing and least-developed countries, removing India from the list of countries that are designated as developing, what does this indicate for India? Discuss and elaborate on the pros and cons.(250 words)

Reference: Indian Express

(USTR) has updated its list of developing and least-developed countries

5. What are Orphan diseases? Discuss the challenges involved in the treatment of such diseases. Explain in the context of India whether the State should be responsible for such treatments.(250 words)

Reference: Hindustan Times

6. The auditing profession plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the Indian capital markets, but recent audit failures are renewing doubts about whether the country’s largest accounting firms are truly serving the public interest. Critically examine and suggest measures to overcome the challenges.(250 words)

Reference: Indian Express

General Studies – 3

7. Discuss the key findings of the ‘’Future of the Earth report, 2020”. Also discuss how it aims at reducing carbon footprint and halting global warming below 2 degree Celsius by 2050.(250 words)

Reference: The Hindu