[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 10 May 2016
Archives – Secure 2016
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General Studies – 1;
Topic:Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes
1) It is said that ignoring the ecology of the semi-arid Deccan plateau has led to the current environmental catastrophe in Marathwada and adjoining areas for humans and wildlife. Discuss. (200 Words)
Livemint
General Studies – 2
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
2) “The proposed Geospatial Information Regulation Bill, 2016, threatens to destroy the innovation ecosystem. A better option is to switch to a simple registration-based system.” Comment. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
3) What options does government has to discourage smoking in India? Tobacco companies are resisting a new regulation that the mandatory pictorial warnings on cigarette packages be made larger. Should government yield to such resistance because tobacco farmers are affected? Comment. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health
4) Supreme Court directives on making NEET compulsory for medical college admissions and revamping the Medical Council of India are moves in the right direction. Discuss. (200 Words)
The Indian Express
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
5) “Laws prescribing educational qualifications for contesting elections are undemocratic and incoherent.” Comment. (200 Words)
The Indian Express
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
6) Saudi Arabia is trying to reshape its economy and reposition itself in West Asia. What are the challenges it faces? How will it affect the region, including India? Examine. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 3
Topic: Economic growth – employment
7) Do you think automation and machines will end human jobs? Critically discuss. (200 Words)
Livemint
Topic: Challenges to internal security
8) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently issued draft regulations for private operations of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones. Comment on these regulations. (200 Words)
Business Standard
General Studies – 4
Topic:Human values; Attitude
9) For any improvements in the institutions, economic, social or political, desired change in the attitude of citizens and concerned functionaries is very essential. For this attitudinal change, which values are essential and why? Examine. (200 Words)
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