[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 09 November 2017
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General Studies – 1;
Topic: Indian geography; Urbanisation
1) Discuss the inter-relationship between monsoon rains and pollution in Indian metros. (150 Words)
General Studies – 2
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections
Topic: Poverty and hunger
General Studies – 3
Topic: Indian economic growth; Inclusive development
4) Formalisation without preparation leads to exclusion. Critically comment. (150 Words)
Topic: Indian economic growth and planning
Topic: Energy
General Studies – 4
Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions;
7) You are an honest and responsible civil servant. You often observe the following:
(a) There is a general perception that adhering to ethical conduct one may face difficulties to oneself and cause problems for the family, whereas unfair practices may help to reach the career goals.
(b) When the number of people adopting unfair means is large, a small minority having a penchant towards ethical means makes no difference.
(c) Sticking to ethical means is detrimental to the larger developmental goals
(d) While one may not involve oneself in large unethical practices, but giving and accepting small gifts makes the system more efficient.
Examine the above statements with their merits and demerits. (250 Words)