[MISSION 2023] Mini Secure Revision Test: 3 September 2022

 

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MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE

 

Answer the following questions in 150 words:


General Studies – 1


 

1. Do you think the policies of Mikhail Gorbachev resulted in the collapse of the Soviet Union? Critically analyse.

Reference: The HinduInsights on India

 


General Studies – 2


 

2. Trace the development of fiscal federalism in India. Examine the various issues in it and give suggestions to enhance fiscal federalism in the country.

Reference: Insights on India

 

3. Given the history of bilateral ties, there is enormous scope for India to engage in a constructive way with Sri Lanka and help it tide over the current crisis. Examine.

Reference: The HinduInsights on India

 


General Studies – 3


 

4. Do you think the administration of intellectual property (IP) regime is a hindrance to growth of innovation in the country? State your opinion.

Reference: Live MintInsights on India

 

5. Construction companies cannot overlook the problem of pollution. Negligent waste management might result in irreparable damage if preventative actions are not taken. Elaborate.

Reference: Down to EarthInsights on India

 

Answer the following questions in 250 words(15 marks each):


General Studies – 1


 

6. It should be a top priority to preserve the nation’s cultural heritage and heritage buildings, as well as to publicise them so that more people are aware of our history. Comment.

Reference: Indian Express ,  Insights on India


General Studies – 2


 

7. Election-related corruption prevents citizens from exercising their right to vote freely, leads to pay-outs, and has unjustified repercussions. Examine the efficacy of electoral offences under the Representation of People’s Act, 1951 in having free and fair elections.

Reference: Insights on India

 

8. In a democracy like India, accountability of the ruling class is an important aspect of polity and governance. The office of CAG has been mandated by the Indian Constitution to be the auditors of the nation and, thus, an agent for maintaining answerability. Discuss.

Reference: Insights on India


General Studies – 3


 

9. The concerns of states on some provisions of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2022 are justified. But the legislation proposes welcome correctives to longstanding problems of the power sector. Analyse.

Reference: Indian ExpressInsights on India

 

10. Critically examine the reasons behind the India’s opposition to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons (NPT). Do you think it is time to revisit and redefine India’s credible minimum deterrence strategy of its nuclear doctrine?

Reference: Indian ExpressInsights on India


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