[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 03 February 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 03 February 2017

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General Studies – 1;

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues

1) Why was Mahatma Gandhiji killed? In your opinion, how should Indians remember and celebrate January 30? Comment. (200 Words)

The Hindu

Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

2) Discuss critically the role played by Archeological Survey of India (ASI)  in preserving India’s art and architecture since colonial times. (200 Words)

The Hindu

General Studies – 2

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.

3) Critically comment on post-Brexit and post – Trump victory relations between the USA and the UK. Also examine impact of their relationship on India. (200 Words)

The Hindu

Topic:  India and its neighborhood- relations.

4) In your opinion why and how should India and China repair their ties? Critically analyse. (200 Words)

The Hindu

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.

5) How does America’s recent H1-B visa policy affect both Indian and American economy? Critically examine. (200 Words)

The Hindu

Livemint

General Studies – 3

Topic:  Resource mobilization

6) What is Krishi Kalyan Cess? Has it helped government meet its objectives? Critically examine. (200 Words)

Livemint

Topic: Government budgeting; 

7) It is said that the 2017 budget signifies a concerted effort to strengthen the structural underpinnings of the digital economy. Examine. (200 Words)

Livemint

The Indian Express

General Studies – 4

Topic: Challenges of corruption

8) In India, political corruption is the source of most forms of corruption. Do you think recent budget proposal would address corruption problem n politics? Critically comment. (150 Words)

The Hindu