[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 17 February 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 17 February  2016 Archives – Secure 2015 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) Discuss the relationship between rapid economic growth, structural transformation and urbanisation in India. (200 Words) The Indian Express General …

5) In January last year, the government made it mandatory for urea manufacturers to produce neem-coated urea up to a minimum of 75 per cent of their total production of subsidised urea. Why was this made mandatory? Can this step fulfill intended objectives? Examine.

Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies 5) In January last year, the government made it mandatory for urea manufacturers to produce neem-coated urea up to a minimum of 75 per cent of their total production of subsidised urea. Why was this made mandatory? Can this step fulfill intended objectives? Examine. (200 Words) …

3) It is said that the Companies Act 2013 has helped encourage whistleblowing and transparency in private companies. Examine why. Can similar law be made applicable in bureaucracy? Comment.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 3) It is said that the Companies Act 2013 has helped encourage whistleblowing and transparency in private companies. Examine why. Can similar law be made applicable in bureaucracy? Comment. (200 Words) Livemint