[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 05 October 2016
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General Studies – 1;
Topic: Urbanisation – problems and remedies
1) Indian cities are plagued by a plethora of communicable diseases of late. What should be done to prevent these diseases in our cities? Discuss. (200 Words)
The Hindu
General Studies – 2
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements
2) India has completed agreements for civil nuclear cooperation with 11 countries so far, including the U.S., Russia, Australia, Canada and South Korea, but the upcoming agreement with Japan could be the most significant. Discuss why. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
3) It is often argued that only a full-time commission, which is independent of the government and the judiciary, can impart transparency and credibility to the system of appointments to the higher judiciary. Discuss why. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
4) Do you think the constitutional debates of the Constituent Assembly are relevant and important for India? Critically discuss. (200 Words)
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General Studies – 3
Topic; Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
5) Examine the salient features of India’s Technology Vision 2035 (TV 2035). Do you think development of new technology and introduction to masses has inherent difficulties in democracies like India? How can they be overcome? Does TV 2035 address this issue? Examine. (200 Words)
The Hindu
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
6) Recently, the Alphabet Inc. unit introduced a new hardware system, dubbed Google Wifi, that uses a wireless technology called mesh networks. Examine how mesh networks functions and how it benefits users. (200 Words)
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Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
7) In the light of expansion of science’s reach to new areas, do you think the Nobel Prize committee is ignoring important contributions being made to mankind by scientists working in fields such as ecology and geology? Comment. (200 Words)
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General Studies – 4
Topic: Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values
8) The fact that women in India make up nearly half the population but account for less than a quarter of its paid workforce has vexed and baffled economists for long. Examine the constraints on female labour force participation in India and suggest as a civil servant, what measures will you take to improve female labour participation. (200 Words)
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