[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 21 July 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 21 July 2015

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21 July  2015

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General Studies – 1;

Topic: History of the world

1) Discuss India’s contribution to the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. (200 Words)

The Hindu

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General Studies – 2

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests

2) Critically comment if the ‘strategic diamond” initiative of four maritime democracies that was mooted by Japan is in the interest of India’s geopolitical ambitions beyond the Indian Ocean region. (200 Words)

The Hindu

The Diplomat

Topic:Important aspects of governance; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests

3) Government has shown interest in reforming the Employees State Insurance Corporation of India, or ESIC. Do you think this reform should expand its coverage to those hitherto not covered by it? In the light of these impending reforms, also comment on what these mean to India’s public healthcare system. (200 Words)

Business Standard

Topic: India and its neighborhood.

4) Write a note on the highlights of recently concluded Iran Nuclear Deal. (200 Words)

The New York Times

General Studies – 3

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology

5) It is often lamented that India is not a country that innovates products. In your opinion, what are the necessary conditions for a country like India to start innovating? Also examine how much does economic growth help in innovation. (200 Words)

Livemint

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country,

6) With examples discuss the factors that determine cropping pattern in India. (200 Words)

Business Standard

Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 

7) Recently the Indian Navy released a document called The Indian Naval Indigenisation Plan 2015-2030. Examine the important highlights of this plan and comment on their significance. (200 Words)

The Hindu

ET

Topic: Infrastructure – energy

8) Despite signing a civilian nuclear deal with the US government, India has not been able to increase it energy production from nuclear sources. Critically examine why. (200 Words)

The Hindu

General Studies – 4

Topic: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service

9) What do you understand by ‘selfless service’? Should a civil servant serve the society selflessly? Critically comment. (200 Words)

General