[Insights Secure – 2020] Mini Secure Revision Test: 6 June 2020

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General Studies – 2

1. “Atmanirbhar Bharat is not just a slogan but a vision with deep roots in India’s intellectual tradition”, discuss the statement and explain how Atmanirbharta is about resilience and decentralisation, and not isolationism. (250 words)

Reference: What is Atmanirbhar Bharat? Indian express page 6 Delhi edition

2. The recent escalating tensions between USA and China bring to light a new era of cold war. Analyse the possible impact and the international ramifications of it.(250 words)

Reference: The Hindu 

General Studies – 3

3. The oil spill in Russia’s Arctic region has become a cause for worry to the environment. Examine. (250 words)

Reference: Indian Express 

4. There is need for a long-term plan and adequate deployment of resources to handle the locust swarms and protect the agricultural sector. (250 words)

Reference: Business standard 

5. In job losses caused by the lockdown, are women more vulnerable than men, and socioeconomically disadvantaged caste groups more vulnerable than upper castes? Critically analyse. (250 words)

General Studies – 4

6. Distinguish between the concepts of ‘intelligence’ as used in IQ approach and in emotional intelligence approach.(250 words)

Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by G SubbaRao and P N Chowdhary

7. What do you understand by ‘probity’ in public life? What are the difficulties in practicing it in the present times? How can these difficulties be overcome? (250 words )

Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by G SubbaRao and P N Chowdhary