[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 30 June 2015
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30 June 2015
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General Studies – 1;
Topic: Role of women and women’s organization,
1) Critically comment on the factors that are hindering the empowerment of women in rural India. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues
2) In your opinion, what causes poverty- mindset or rising inequality and unemployment? Critically discuss. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 2
Topic: Global groupings and agreements affecting India’s interests
3) Critically examine the effects of ongoing economic crisis in Greece on the Indian economy. (200 Words)
Business Standard
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Business Standard
Topic: Indian diaspora
4) “A diaspora’s potential economic importance goes well beyond remittances.” In the light of the statement and with reference to India’s diaspora, critically examine their economic potential for India. (200 Words)
Livemint
General Studies – 3
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy,
5) Do you think liberalisation of legal services should be allowed in India? Discuss the issue examining merits and demerits of the same. (200 Words)
Business Standard
The Hindu
Topic: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
6) Recently it was reported in media that the Indian tech start-ups are shifting their headquarters to the United States and Singapore. Critically examine why and suggest how can India stop this trend and encourage these companies to operate from India. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices
7) Critically analyse the interrelationship between government’s minimum support price scheme, cropping pattern and crop production in India. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology
8) Write a note on the medical applications of 3D-Printing technology. (100 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 4
Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions
9) “He prepares evil for himself who plots mischief for others.” – Latin Quote.
Critically comment on the quote and examine if the meaning of the above quote is applicable in public administration too. (200 Words)
The Hindu
