Insights Secure – 2015: Question from Static Portion, 9 & 10 April 2015

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3) Do you think there was a need for another identification number for Indian citizens when the Election Commission of India was already involved in providing unique identification number called as Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number? Substantiate.

Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3) Do you think there was a need for another identification number for Indian citizens when the Election Commission of India was already involved in providing unique identification number called as Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number? …

2) Critically examine which factors have necessitated reforms of electoral laws in India, especially the Representation of the People Act and what reforms have been implemented so far.

Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. 2) Critically examine which factors have necessitated reforms of electoral laws in India, especially the Representation of the People Act and what reforms have been implemented so far.  (200 Words) India – 2015, Chapter – 20 Law and Justice

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 10 April 2015

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Ethics Case Study: Should your father forgive your friend because he was a good person all these years and committed the crime due to pressing personal problems? Justify giving suitable reasons.

Topic:  ethics in private and public relationships; role of family in inculcating values 10) One of your close friends was caught by your father while stealing money from your room. He was a regular visitor at your home. He has been your close friend since your school days. Recent he was facing severe financial problems and was …

9) In a bid to reduce man-animal conflict in Assam, bio-fences are proposed to be set up replacing electric fences, to ward off straying elephants. What are these bio-fences and how do they work? Also suggest any other measures that can help prevent or reduce man – animal conflicts.

Topic: Conservation 9) In a bid to reduce man-animal conflict in Assam, bio-fences are proposed to be set up replacing electric fences, to ward off straying elephants. What are these bio-fences and how do they work? Also suggest any other measures that can help prevent or reduce man – animal conflicts. (200 WOrds) The Hindu …

8)Critically discuss major problems plaguing the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector in India. Do you think government’s policies to boost this sector adequately address these problems? Examine.

 Topic: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.  8)Critically discuss major problems plaguing the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector in India. Do you think government’s policies to boost this sector adequately address these problems? Examine. (200 Words) Frontline

6) “Outcomes of the patterns of growth induced by neoliberal economic reforms have increased the disproportionality between agricultural and non-agricultural growth, and with costs rising and prices not keeping pace, agriculture is becoming increasingly unviable.” Elaborate.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy 6) “Outcomes of the patterns of growth induced by neoliberal economic reforms have increased the disproportionality between agricultural and non-agricultural growth, and with costs rising and prices not keeping pace, agriculture is becoming increasingly unviable.” Elaborate. (200 Words) Frontline

5) Critically examine the implications of recent nuclear deal between Iran and the E3+3 (France, Germany and the United Kingdom + China, the Russian Federation and the United States) for India.

Topic: Bilateral agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests  5) Critically examine the implications of recent nuclear deal between Iran and the E3+3 (France, Germany and the United Kingdom + China, the Russian Federation and the United States) for India. (200 Words) The Hindu

4) Recently, while ruling on inclusion or exclusion of certain castes or communities for availing reservation benefits, the Supreme Court argued that caste cannot be the only standard to determine backwardness, but can be an important factor. What is your opinion on this issue? Do you think reservation is used more as a political tool these days than as a tool of social justice? Critically comment.

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States 4) Recently, while ruling on inclusion or exclusion of certain castes or communities for availing reservation benefits,  the Supreme Court argued that caste cannot be the only standard to determine backwardness, but can be an important factor. What is your opinion on this …

1) “The idea of secularism as expressed in our Constitution and as articulated over the years through the political process is embedded in the concepts of equality and democracy rather than in the Western concept of secularism which denies religion any space in the public sphere.” In the light of the statement, critically analyse how India’s version of Secularism is different from that of West’s.

Topic:  Secularism 1) “The idea of secularism as expressed in our Constitution and as articulated over the years through the political process is embedded in the concepts of equality and democracy rather than in the Western concept of secularism which denies religion any space in the public sphere.” In the light of the statement, critically …