[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 17 October 2017

[Insights Secure – 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 17 October 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers.   General Studies – 1;     Topic:   Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan indeed the father of …

4) Children are the most sensitive components of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Comment on the international measures in place and the responsibility on nations to assist in the same.

Topic:  Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 4) Children are the most sensitive components of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Comment on the international measures in place and the responsibility on nations to assist in the same. (200 Words) The Wire

3) Examine the role of think tanks and specialised research labs on policy formulation. Do you think relying on external sources is a viable idea for effective policy formulation? Comment.

Topic:    Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders  3) Examine the role of think tanks and specialised research labs on policy formulation. Do you think relying on external sources is a viable idea for effective policy formulation? Comment. (200 Words) Livemint

1) Was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan indeed the father of the two-nation theory or was he merely advocating modern ideas of multiculturalism and differentiated citizenship? Critically examine

Topic:   Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Was Sir Syed Ahmad Khan indeed the father of the two-nation theory or was he merely advocating modern ideas of multiculturalism and differentiated citizenship? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Indian Express