[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 15 May 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 15 May 2015 Archives – Secure 2015 15 May  2015 If facing problem in loading of Disqus Comments, please clear Cache and Cookies in your Browser and then reload the page. This will solve the problem. Alternatively you can open the page in ‘incognito/safe browsing …

12) In the light of increasing naxalite violent activities despite government’s efforts to stall them, in your opinion, what should be the critical components of counterinsurgency strategy followed by the government agencies? Critically discuss.

Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 12) In the light of increasing naxalite violent activities despite government’s efforts to stall them, in your opinion, what should be the critical components of counterinsurgency strategy followed by the government agencies? Critically discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu

10) In your opinion, what are the underlying characteristics that allow a sector to transform an economy and durably raise living standards? Which sector in India has the potential to transform India’s economy and why? Examine.

Topic: Indian economy – growth and development 10) In your opinion, what are the underlying characteristics that allow a sector to transform an economy and durably raise living standards? Which sector in India has the potential to transform India’s economy and why? Examine.  (200 Words) Business Standard

9) The challenge before the independent regime in 1947 was to try to reverse the long-term distortions in Indian agriculture which had emerged during the colonial period and to put Indian agriculture on a high-growth path. How did independent India try to achieve this goal and what challenges did it face then? Critically discuss.

Topic: Land reforms 9) The challenge before the independent regime in 1947 was to try to reverse the long-term distortions in Indian agriculture which had emerged during the colonial period and to put Indian agriculture on a high-growth path. How did independent India try to achieve this goal and what challenges did it face then? …

8) “The 1991 economic reforms were an attempt to free the economy from stifling internal controls as well as equip it to participate in the worldwide globalization process to its advantage.” How did reforms affect Indian economy and society? Critically analyse.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 8) “The 1991 economic reforms were an attempt to free the economy from stifling internal controls as well as equip it to participate in the worldwide globalization process to its advantage.” How did reforms affect Indian economy and society? …

7) The post-1967 period saw the launching of a series of radical economic policies which were to have long-term effects on India’s developmental effort. Critically examine what were these policies, why they were launched and what effect they had on the Indian economy.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 7) The post-1967 period saw the launching of a series of radical economic policies which were to have long-term effects on India’s developmental effort. Critically examine what were these policies, why they were launched and what effect they had …

6) “The Andaman Sea is about to become a floating mass grave, and it’s because of the failure of governments to do what is necessary.” With reference to the problems faced by Rohingya minority community in Myanmar and India’s response to this crisis, critically comment on the statement.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 6) “The Andaman Sea is about to become a floating mass grave, and it’s because of the failure of governments to do what is necessary.” With reference to the problems faced by Rohingya minority community in Myanmar and India’s response to this crisis, critically comment on the statement. (200 Words) …

5) India has been ranked at a lowly 100 position on the global Human Capital Index, which measures countries on development and deployment of human capital. What do you understand by Human Capital? Examine its importance and reasons for low ranking of India in the said index.

Topic:  Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.  5) India has been ranked at a lowly 100 position on the global Human Capital Index, which measures countries on development and deployment of human capital. What do you understand by Human Capital? Examine its importance and reasons for low …

4) When it comes to providing social protection to its citizens, it is said that India’s record is abysmal. Critically analyse the status of social protection available to India’s citizens.

Topic:  Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. 4) When it comes to providing social protection to its citizens, it is said that India’s record is abysmal. Critically analyse the status of social protection available to India’s citizens. (200 Words) Livemint

1) How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks? Explain the distribution of coal resource in India. Do you think more coal mining should be encouraged in India? Critically comment.

Topic:  Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) 1) How are minerals formed in igneous and metamorphic rocks? Explain the distribution of coal resource in India. Do you think more coal mining should be encouraged in India? Critically comment. (200 Words) NCERT, Class X, Geography, Chapter – …