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Insights Secure – 2014: Questions On Current Events
- October 24, 2013
- Posted by: INSIGHTS
- Category: CURRENT EVENTS DAILY ANSWER WRITING GENERAL STUDIES IAS QUESTIONS FOR MAINS SECURE-2014
Questions From The Hindu 24/10/2013
1. “The border is asymmetrical, that what is on their side is different from our side. Each side will approach its security in its own way.” Compare and contrast how China has approached its security along Indo-China border with that of India’s approach. (200 Words)
2. Briefly explain the causes for the demand of Gorkhaland. Do you think formation of a separate state would fulfill the demand of the agitating people? Comment. (200 Words)
3. “As elements constituting a multiparty system which is an inherent part of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution, political parties cannot get away from the duty of transparency as easily as other NGOs.” Comment on the statement in the light of recent order of CIC bringing them under the purview of RTI. (200 Words)
4. “Bringing control of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) from UNFCCC to under the Montreal Protocol would affect the interests of developing countries’.” Comment. (150 Words)
5. “The emphasis of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) Bill should be to ensure that the benefits of surrogacy are most beneficial to those who are weakest in the supply chain – the surrogates.” Elaborate. (250 Words)
6. What are the terms of reference of an expert committee set up by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to ascertain the impact of hydroelectric power projects (HEP) on environment in Uttarakhand?(150 Words)
7. RV Samudra Ratnakar (100 Words)
8. Should leveraging of private investments be allowed in climate change mitigation? What are the benefits to the developing countries if such leveraging is allowed? Explain. (200 Words)
9. Write a critical note on the role played by OPCW and IAEA in international conflict resolutions with suitable examples. (150 Words)
10. Write a note on recent trends in India-Bangladesh relations. (200 Words)
11. Discuss the recent trends in international migrations. Do you think increased migrations are threat to native cultural identity? Comment. (250 Words)
12. Is Arab Spring a failure? Comment. (250 Words)
13. “The fair play of the functioning of Parliament can be ensured only if the government willingly subjects itself to legislative scrutiny.” Critically analyze. (250 Words)