[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 18 August 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 18 August  2015

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18 August  2015

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General Studies – 1;

Topic: Salient features of Indian Society

1) Why in your opinion so called ‘god-men’ and ‘god-women’ flourish in India? Critically discuss. (200 Words)

The Hindu

 

Topic: Population and associated issues

2) In India, between 2005-12, the sex ratio improved by approximately the same amount it had lost in the previous 20 years. Critically discuss why. (200 Words)

The Indian Express

 

General Studies – 2

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.

3) The announcement of a strategic partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates is being seen as a significant elevation of ties as well as a sign of India’s shift in the region. How will India benefit from this shift? Critically analyse. (200 Words)

The Hindu

The Indian Express

 

Topic: Linked topic between secularism, women empowerment, features of Constitution

4) “The atrocities of Islamic State illustrate why the idea of a living constitution is so important to a functioning, modern society.” Critically comment. (200 Words)

Livemint

 

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

5) Why do you think the Trans Pacific Partnership deal failed? Does this failure affect India? Critically examine. (200 Words)

Business Standard

 

General Studies – 3

Topic: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth

6) Write a critical note on the “Start-up India” programme, recently announced by the Prime Minister of India. (150 Words)

Business Standard

 

Topic: Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems; Conservation

7) It is argued that at this moment what India needs to sustainable solar irrigation program. Examine why and elaborate. (200 Words)

Business Standard

 

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy

8) Some suggest that India needs to form an economic union with a free trade area within the Union of India. Examine the rationale behind such an idea. (200 Words)

The Hindu

General Studies – 4

Topic: Moral philosophy; Ethical concerns

9) What do you understand by bioethics? Critically discuss its principles and related issues. (200 Words)

Wikipedia

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