[Insights Secure – 2018] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 01 December 2017 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1 Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times 1) Critically comment on the cultural significance of ‘Padmavat’ – a poem …
Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; 8) It is argued that censoring movies is wrong on various grounds. In the light of recent controversy regarding release of Hindi feature film Padmavati, critically comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Conservation 7) The obsessive attention on conserving tiger has diverted attention from saving other important species of birds and animals that are endangered or nearing extinct. Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Employment 6) “Gender gaps come in the way of business competitiveness.” In the light of recent gender gap report findings, analyse. (150 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 5) The problem of jurisdictional conflicts between Delhi’s elected government and the lieutenant governor (LG) is attributable to the conundrum called Article 239 AA of the …
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 4) “Pakistan’s original sin is its construction and treatment of Ahmadis.” Discuss critically why anti-Ahmadism in Pakistan is threatening its socio-political fabric. (250 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, 3) It would be appropriate for India to draw up a data protection law using the rights-based approach of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, 2016, in which data protection is comprehensive and exemptions limited. Discuss. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 2) India’s actions since the outbreak of Rohingya violence in Myanmar have negated its position as a regional, subcontinental and Asian leader, and it has also undermined its democracy. Comment. (250 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times 1) Critically comment on the cultural significance of ‘Padmavat’ – a poem written in Avadhi language by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi. (150 Words) The Indian Express
