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Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
02 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Critically comment on the Constitutional provisions that enable the Parliament to create newstates.
The Hindu
2.Critically examine the obstacle to urban solid waste management in India. Explain the role ofinstitutions and private sector in this regard.
The Hindu
3.What do you understand by resource mobilization? How does government mobilize resources forfinancing its various expenditures? Examine.
The Hindu
4.Why there are special provisions for some states in the Constitution? Comment with suitableexamples.
The Hindu
5.How glaciers are formed? What threats do they face around the world? Examine theconsequences.
The Hindu
6.Discuss various challenges involved in cleaning polluted rivers. Critically comment on strategiesadopted so far to clean river Ganga and Yamuna.
The Hindu
7.Bring out the relation between ethical conduct of a public servant and the concept of Dharma.
The Hindu
8.In the light of India’s regulatory mechanism and university system, critically comment on majorproblems faced by higher education system.
The Hindu
9.Critically comment on the relevance of Article 370 of the Constitution of India.
The Hindu
10.Does India need a ‘Look Middle-East Policy’? Explain why.
The Indian Express
11.Critically analyse various committee reports on energy security and policy in India.
The Indian Express
GENERAL STUDIES
12. How did contemporary world events influence Nehru’s thinking. Examine how he reflected themin his books.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
13. Examine which technologies can be used to address drinking water problem in various parts ofIndia based on local geographical conditions.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
03 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Critically evaluate the performance of aviation sector in the Indian economy.
Business Standard
2.Examine the challenges that face the newly formed state of Telangana. Do you think formation ofsmall states is panacea for development woes? Critically comment.
Business Standard
3.Why did India adopt mixed economy model? Do you think government control of crucial sectors ishindering India’s growth? Critically analyse.
Business Standard
4.Compare and contrast the merits and demerits of adopting proportional representation system inIndian elections vis a vis first-past-the-post system.
The Hindu
5.Critically evaluate various women rights movements that have taken place since Independence.Also examine the role played by women organisations in these movements.
The Hindu
6.Comment on the problem of child trafficking in India. What measures has government taken tocheck this problem? Examine.
The Hindu
7.With examples, examine the role of local self governments in the conservation of ecology andbiodiversity.
The Hindu
8.Write a note on the defence cooperation between India and France.
The Hindu
9.Critically comment on the nature and form of Palestinian Movement with a note on latestdevelopments.
The Hindu
The Hindu – Opinion
10.Critically comment on how the position of United States of America on the issue of climatechange has changed from past two decades.
The Hindu
11.Critically analyse the contentious issues between India and Pakistan.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
12.Critically examine the role of self help groups in rural development.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
13.Critically comment on India’s position on climate change on the world fora.
PIB
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
04 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Critically evaluate the objectives and design of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban RenewalMission (JNNURM) scheme.
Business Standard
2.Critically comment on the reforms needed in Indian judiciary.
Business Standard
3.Do you think it is necessary to raise the limits of FDI in India’s defence sector? Examine why.
Business Standard
4.Write a critical note on the Naresh Chandra Committee on national security reforms.
The Hindu
5.Explain the importance of INS Arihant to India.
The Hindu
6.Examine the risk posed by money laundering to national security. Explain what measures hasgovernment taken to address this problem.
The Hindu
7.In the light of increasing health risks associated with consumption of tobacco products, criticallycomment on government’s policy on tobacco cultivation and its products.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8.Write a note on Project Loon
The Hindu
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05 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Critically comment on the events leading to the Operation Bluestar. Do you think such operationsare required to maintain internal security? Critically examine.
Business Standard
2.Examine why Doha round of negotiations have not been concluded yet. What are the contentions ofpoor and developing countries regarding this round? Explain.
Business Standard
3.Critically analyse the role of civil servants in the development of the country.
Business Standard
4.Explain the important non-tax revenue sources for the government to mobilize resources forexpenditure.
Business Standard
5.Why is there a talk about complete decontrol of diesel prices? Examine.
Business Standard
6.Critically comment on the road safety issues and measures taken by government to address theseissues in India.
The Hindu
7.Critically comment on the significance of the Tiananmen Square incident of 1989 to China and theWorld.
The Hindu
8.Apart from legal reforms, what other reforms are necessary to reduce and eliminate violenceagainst women? Critically comment.
The Hindu
9.Why does India have highest number of neonatal (0-27 days of age) deaths in the world? Whatpolicy measures are in place to address the issue? Examine.
The Hindu
Analyse the relationship between food inflation and agriculture reforms.1.
The Indian Express
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
What are biomaterials? With examples explain their utility.1.
The Indian Express
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06 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Do you think Food Corporation of India needs revamping and restructuring? If you agree, examinehow it can be done and why it should be done.
Business Standard
2.”Government must realise a strong defence is structured, not bought.” Critically comment.
Business Standard
3.Critically examine the various problems that a small and marginal farmer faces in India despitegood monsoon and implementation of myriad farm related schemes.
Business Standard
4.What are the functions and responsibilities of the Ministry of Statistics, government of India?Examine.
The Hindu
The Hindu
5.Critically comment on the reasons behind raising levels of cyber crime in India and thegovernment response to these crimes.
The Hindu
6.What is carbon footprint? How is it calculated? Examine India’s carbon footprint record.
The Hindu
7.Comment on India’s policy towards Bhutan since 1947.
The Hindu
8.”Enforcement of statutory minimum wages across different economic sectors would be critical tostrengthening the workforce as well as to raising overall productivity.” Critically comment on India’spolicy on minimum wages and its impact on employment and labour productivity.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
9.Write a note on Digital Addressable cable TV System (DAS)
The Hindu
TRAI
10.What are nanodots? What are their applications? Explain.
The Hindu
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07 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Examine what measures were recommended by the Second Administrative Reforms Commission tobring speed and efficiency in governance.
Business Standard
The Hindu
2.Critically comment on the nature of foreign institutional investment in the Indian stock markets.Do you think their higher inflow reflects the good health of the economy? Explain why.
The Hindu
The Hindu
3.Critically examine the reasons behind growth and operations of various insurgent and separatistmovements in the North Eastern states.
The Hindu
4.Should India fill the vacuum created by the withdrawal of troops by the USA in Afghanistan byactively participating in Afghan affairs? Critically comment.
The Hindu
5.Examine the important provisions of RTI act. Explain how to file an RTI application to getinformation from UPSC.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
6.What is coral bleaching? What are its causes and consequences? Explain.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General Studies, June09, 2014ARCHIVES
09 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.In your opinion which urbanisation related issues need to be addressed immediately? and why?Comment.
Business Standard
The Hindu
2.Examine how a budget is formulated in India. Explain the processes involved.
Business Standard
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3.What is plan and non-plan expenditure in the budget? Why some committees and commissionshave recommended the government to remove this distinction? Examine.
Business Standard
4.Critically comment on the nature of trade relations between India and China.
The Hindu
5.In recent days why Africa is hailed as land of Mobile Revolution in media? Examine.
The Hindu
6.Critically comment on the government’s strategy in dealing with insurgency problem in the NorthEastern states.
The Hindu
7.”In the Indian context, building more and more toilets alone would not end open defecation inrural areas.” In the light of the statements, critically comment on the fundamental reasons behindthe practice of open defecation in India and the policies needed to end this practice.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8.Write a note on 3D Holographic technology.
Source 1
Source 2
Insights Secure-2014: UPSC Questions OnCurrent Events and General Studies, June10, 2014ARCHIVES
10 June 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1.Will increasing Foreign Direct Investment in defence sector boost indigenisation? Criticallycomment.
Business Standard
2.Examine the importance of millets in ensuring food and nutrition security in the country. Write anote on their cropping pattern in India.
Business Standard
3.Critically examine what actions has USA taken so far to mitigate climate change.
Business Standard
The Hindu
4.Critically comment on the border dispute between India and China.
The Hindu
5.Critically comment on the contentious issue of fishing between India and Sri Lanka. In youropinion what should be India’s policy towards this issue? Comment.
The Hindu
6.What is European Reassurance Initiative by the USA? Why is it controversial? Examine.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
5.What is Turing Test? Do you think machines that pass this test would be beneficial to humans?Critically comment.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: UPSC MainsQuestions from Current Events andGeneral StudiesARCHIVES
11 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.What do you understand by the Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) mode of investmentin infrastructure projects? Why is it being preferred over PPP model? Examine.
Business Standard
2.In the light of some of the international developments in past fifteen years, critically comment onthe use of “responsibility to protect” – or R2Pprinciple by some of major international powers.
Business Standard
3.In your opinion what strategy should be adopted by the government to make India a clean country.Discuss.
Business Standard
4.What do you understand by Scenario Planning? How useful is this method in Indian context?Examine.
Business Standard
5.Critically evaluate Gandhiji’s experiment with his principles of non-violence and satyagraha inSouth Africa.
The Hindu
6.In your opinion, what should be governments’s priorities in the health sector? Critically examinethe roadblocks involved in bringing universal healthcare system in India.
The Hindu
Critically comment on China’s increasing presence in the Indian Ocean and ‘string of pearl’1.theory that has been used to explain intent behind China’s expansion.
The Indian Express
8.Comment on China’s ‘Panda Diplomacy’.
The Indian Express
9.Critically evaluate the state of primary healthcare sector in India. Highlight its importance.
The Indian Express
10.Analyse the lacunae observed in urban governance in India.
The Indian Express
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
11.What is ‘double fertilisation’? Why was it in news recently?
The Indian Express
Insights Secure-2014: UPSC Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
12 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.What changes have been proposed to Industrial Disputes Act and Factories Act to bring labourreforms in India? Critically examine.
Business Standard
2.By giving examples from different parts of the world, discuss the benefits of high speed rail toIndia. Examine the impediments involved in expanding high speed rail network in India.
Business Standard
The Hindu
3.Critically comment on controversy surrounding General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) which willcome into effect from January 2016.
Business Standard
4.Critically comment on the need for subsidy reforms in India.
Business Standard
5.Critically examine the causes behind pollution of River Ganga. In your opinion, what are the majorchallenges that can be faced by authorities in cleaning River Ganga? Explain.
The Hindu
6.In the light of India’s ‘soft power’ status, evaluate the principles of ‘Multi Alignment’ and ‘NonAlignment.2.0′ put forward by some intellectual in recent years.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions ofCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
13 June 2014
Answer ALL the following in about 200 words
1.Critically comment on the issue of Sir Creek between India and Pakistan.
The Indian Express
2.What is a ‘city system’? Explain how and why reforming municipal bodies is crucial to reformingcity systems.
The Indian Express
3.Critically evaluate the strategic significance of the Indo – Israeli relationship.
The Indian Express
4.Critically examine the issues involved in Sardar Sarovar Project.
The Hindu
5.In your opinion, should obesity be treated as disability? Critically comment.
The Hindu
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The Hindu
6.What are the fundamental causes of corruption in India. Do you think the Lokpal institution wouldbe able to address these causes? Critically comment.
The Hindu
7.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
7. Write a note on different new technologies that are being used in the ongoing FIFA FootballWorld Cup.
Physics.org
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Insights Secure-2014: UPSC Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
14 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Give an account of various causes of pollution of rivers in India. With an example, criticallycomment on government’s action plan to clean rivers.
Business Standard
2.Critically comment on the recommendations of Saumitra Chaudhuri panel on emission norms.
Business Standard
3.Critically examine the importance of stable Middle East to Indian economy. In your opinion, whatIndia should do to insulate its economy from shocks emanating from the region? Comment.
Business Standard
Business Standard
4.Critically evaluate the evolution of relationship between India and Bhutan since India’sindependence.
The Indian Express
5.Critically comment on India’s policy towards maritime security since Independence.
The Indian Express
6.”The current situation in Iraq is the making of US invasion in 2003.” Critically comment.
The Hindu
7.Highlighting the importance, examine the situation of interventions for emergency contraceptionin India.
The Hindu
8.Do you think it’s high time that Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 should be repealed?Substantiate your answer.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: UPSC Questions OnCurrent Events and General Studies, June16, 2014ARCHIVES
16 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Critically examine the measures taken by the government to ensure safety for workers inindustries.
Business Standard
2.Do you agree with the view that centralisation of decision-making powers and concentration ofmore powers with the Prime Minister would eventually lead to an authoritarian system ofgovernance? In the context of India, critically comment.
Business Standard
3.Do you think India should be worried because of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant’s (ISIL)recent activities in Iraq? Critically examine why?
Business Standard
4.Recent announcement by the Rajasthan government about its intention to amend its labour lawshave generated considerable debate. Examine what changes it intends to bring and discuss whyhave they generated much interest?
Business Standard
Business Standard
5.Comment on the strategic importance of Bhutan to India.
The Hindu
6.Critically discuss with examples, how, according to reports, terrorist organisations are funded.
The Hindu
7.Explain the growth and spread of Zoroastrianism in India. Write a note on the contribution of thisreligion to India’s culture.
The Hindu
8.”It is not enough to talk about pursuing excellence; to establish and build world-class universitiesof excellence, the ecosystem of higher education has to change dramatically. ” In the light of the
statement, critically discuss which are all the changes that need to be brought in the highereducation sector.
The Hindu
9.Why the Bill on Women’s Reservation in Parliament is not yet passed? What are the issuessurrounding it? Examine.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
10.Critically examine the evolution of India’s missile program.
Insights Secure-2014: Questions onCurrent Events and General Studies forUPSC Mains, June 17, 2014ARCHIVES
17 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Comment on the recommendations of Parthasarathi Shome panel on reforms in tax administration.
Business Standard
The Hindu
2.Examine the major recommendations of the National Transport Development Policy Committeeheaded by Rakesh Mohan.
Business Standard
3.Recent reports suggest that India is moving towards adopting ‘supply side’ economics. What doyou understand by this? Do you think it’s good for economy? Comment.
Business Standard
4.In the light of recent reports of shutting down of jute mills in West Bengal, critically examine theproblems and their causes faced by jute industry in India.
The Hindu
The Hindu
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5.What are the causes of floods in India. How floods can be prevented? Explain.
The Hindu
6.Critically comment on the historical reasons, especially related to World War events, that led tostrain in China – Japan relationship.
The Hindu
7.Critically examine the role of Prime Minister as envisaged in the Constitution of India and how thepost has been used by its occupants over the years since Independence to strengthen or weakenfederalism.
The Hindu
8.What do you understand by Disaster Management? Critically comment on India’s record inmanaging various natural disasters.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: UPSC MainsQuestions from Current Events, June 18ARCHIVES
18 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.In the light of money spent by the government on huge subsidies in the energy sector, criticallycomment on the energy pricing policy in India.
Business Standard
2.Do you think the recommendations of the P J Nayak committee on the governance of Indian banks,if implemented, would reform public sector banking in India? Critically comment.
Business Standard
3.”The Indian competition enforcement system has been wisely designed, keeping in mind both the“deterrence” and the “compensation” goals of competition law.” Comment.
Business Standard
4.The Supreme Court has pointed out several flaws in obsolete laws that make them unworkable,especially in the labour and commercial matters. Give examples of such laws and comment why theyshould be repealed.
Business Standard
5.Comment on the recommendations of the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission(FSLRC).
Business Standard
6.Write a note on the energy relationship between India and Russia.
Business Standard
7.Explain the procedure laid out in the Constitution on the appointment and removal of Governor ofa State in India. Do you think these procedures are strictly followed? Critically comment.
The Hindu
8.In the light of recent reports on the activities of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs),critically comment on their role in development and strengthening of economy and democracy.
The Hindu
The Hindu
9.“Roads are unsafe because of shortcomings in road and traffic engineering, old and non-standardcodes of traffic control devices, poor driver training and assessment, outdated legislations and apoor enforcement system. ” In the light of increasing road accidents in the country, criticallycomment.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: UPSC MainsQuestions on Current Events and GeneralStudiesARCHIVES
19 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Discuss the long term measures which should be taken by the government to contain food inflationin the country.
Business Standard
Business Standard
2.Examine what flexibilities are allowed under TRIPS agreements for developing countries tocontinue with their development agenda and domestic imperatives? Do you think TRIPS normsshould be further diluted against the wish of developed countries? Critically comment.
Business Standard
3.In the light of controversy over foreign funding of certain NGOs and the accusation of stallingdevelopment processes by few of them, critically comment on what should be government’s strategyin dealing with them.
Business Standard
The Hindu
4.In your opinion, should India be considered as an ‘Emerging Economy’ or ‘Developing Economy’?Explain why.
The Hindu
5.Write a note on the National Population Register (NPR) scheme.
The Hindu
6.The present crisis in the West Asia is the product of past wars, including the First World War.Critically examine.
The Hindu
7.Critically comment on India’s diplomatic policies towards West Asian and North African region.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8.Explain the principle behind the working of 3G and 4G technologies.
Ref
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: UPSC MAINSQuestions from Current Events June 20ARCHIVES
June 20, 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.In the light of recent controversy over import of cheap solar modules, critically examine thevarious issues involved and concerns raised by different parties.
Business Standard
2.What do you understand by ‘forward guidance’ and ‘quantitative easing’? When and why docentral banks resort to these tools? Explain with examples.
Business Standard
3.Critically comment on Sri Lanka’s policy towards its minority communities.
The Hindu
4.Critically comment on the causes and consequences of America’s invasion of Iraq in 2011.
The Hindu
5.Examine in what ways India can do away with unwanted archaic laws.
The Hindu
6.Critically examine and comment on ethical issues involved in the recent Wikileaks revelations.
The Hindu
7.Critically comment on various threats faced by coral reefs around the world. Explain why theirprotection is of paramount importance.
The Hindu
[UPSC Mains -2014] Insights Secure-2014:Questions On Current Events, June 21ARCHIVES
June 21, 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Write a note on the intention behind setting up of Ultra Mega Power Projects in India. Do youthink the policy on UMPP’s has succeeded? Critically examine.
Business Standard
2.Critically comment on the problems being faced by power sector in India.
Business Standard
3.In the light of recent news reports, critically examine the controversy behind the Kashmiri Panditsissue.
The Hindu
Reference
4.Discuss the language related problems which erupted soon after independence in the country andexplain how they were resolved.
The Hindu
5.Explain how glaciers are formed. Examine the threats they face and why they are important forecology and humans.
The Hindu
6.Write a note on the role and mandate of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
The Hindu
7.Critically comment on the growth and spread of terrorism in the West Asian countries since 2001.
The Hindu
8.”Many of the key recommendations of the high-level Financial Sector Legislative ReformsCommission (FSLRC) continue to attract criticism, more than a year after its report was released.”Identify these key recommendations and comment on them.
The Hindu
9.Critically examine the causes behind the religious divide and tension between Sunni and Shia sects
of Islam in many parts of the world.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
How and why is enrichment of Uranium done? Discuss India’s Uranium enrichment programme.
The Hindu
[UPSC Mains-2014] Insights Secure-2014 -Questions on Current Events, June 23ARCHIVES
23 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Do you think a separate Railway Budget is needed every year? Critically comment and substantiateyour answer.
Business Standard
2.Critically comment on various policy measures and steps taken by the government to allocatenatural resources to private players in last ten years.
Business Standard
3.The World Health Organisation (WHO) lists traffic-related accidents as one of the top healthagendas of the world. In the light of this fact, critically examine why road accidents are frequent inthe country and India’s approach towards ensuring road safety.
Business Standard
‘Foreign education is both a vital ‘export’ service that earns sizable revenue, and a powerful1.connector between countries and peoples.’ In the light of the statement, examine how India canbuild good relationships with foreign countries by attracting their students to the country.
Business Standard
5.’Leadership in global science and technology has been closely linked to global political andeconomic leadership.’ In the light of this statement, critically comment on the quality of India’shigher education sector and compare and contrast its record with that of China’s.
Business Standard
6.Write a note on the Balassa-Samuelson effect.
Business Standard
7.Should RBI allow Rupee to appreciate further? Explain why you agree or disagree.
Business Standard
8.Critically evaluate India’s record in adhering to international norms in its nuclear programme.
The Hindu
9.Critically analyse the nature of teacher education system and its importance to the educationsector in India.
The Hindu
10.Critically analyse the important provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparencyin Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
The Hindu
11.Write a critical note on IPR war between India and USA.
The Hindu
[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events, June24, 2014ARCHIVES
June 24, 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Discuss how and in what ways private sector can play an important role in rural development.
Business Standard
2.What are P-Notes? Critically examine why the government and regulatory bodies are keen toregulate them.
Business Standard
3.Do you think the Carter Doctrine is still relevant? In the light of recent developments in the WestAsia, critically comment.
Business Standard
Reference
4.Critically analyse India’s interests in the West Asian region.
Business Standard
5.Write a note on peri-urban agriculture and its importance to India.
Business Standard
6.Critically examine the effect of pay Commissions on Fiscal deficit and how government manages tomobilize resources to implement Commission’s recommendations.
Business Standard
7.Write a critical note on India’s interests and concerns in Afghanistan.
The Hindu
The Hindu
8.What is Ecotourism? Examine its importance and potential to help India’s economy.
The Hindu
9.What is Black Money? What are its effects on economy? Critically comment on India’s efforts tocurb its proliferation and bring back illegally stashed money from foreign countries.
The Hindu
10.In the light of questions raised on their autonomy and integrity, critically comment on themandate and role of various human rights institutions in India and the part played by governmentsin upholding their independence.
The Hindu
Write a note on the Paris Principles Relating to Status of National Institutions (1993)1.
The Hindu
Critically examine India’s record in handling various refugee related problems since1.independence.
The Hindu
13.Critically evaluate the role played by the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence or Panchsheelprinciples in improving India and China’s relationship. Examine if these principles are still relevanttoday.
The Hindu
SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
14.What are Higgs-bosons? Why are they important? Explain.
The Hindu
[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions on Current Events, June25ARCHIVES
25 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Critically comment on steps taken by the government to address problems of the sugar industry.Do you think these reforms are structural and systemic? Examine.
Business Standard
2.Critically examine the causes of vegflation in India. Also examine what steps should governmenttake to check vegflation.
Business Standard
3.Why is there a demand for the reform of or even abolition of APMC act? Critically examine.
Business Standard
4.In the light of the revelations of the World Investment Report, 2014, examine the trend of FDIinflows into India in past two years.
Business Standard
5.In the light of call for indigenisation of defence sector, critically comment on the importantfeatures of the Defence Procurement Procedure of 2013.
Business Standard
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PIB
6.Critically comment on the efforts made by India and Bangladesh to resolve contentious issuesbetween them.
The Hindu
The Hindu
7.Write a note on Mobile Seva initiative of the government of India.
The Hindu
8.In the light of recent reports on the plight of Indians working in foreign countries, criticallyevaluate the effectiveness of the Emigration Act, 1983 in safeguarding the interests of these Indian
workers.
The Hindu
9.Analyse the significance of ratification of the Additional Protocol (AP) to the India-specific nuclearsafeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) by India.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
10.Discuss the impact of usage of insecticides in agriculture on the global food production andenvironment.
The Hindu
[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events, June26, 2014ARCHIVES
26 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Critically examine deficiencies, if any, in the Food Security Act that was enacted in 2013.
Business Standard
2.From security perspective, critically comment on the Aadhaar initiative.
Business Standard
3. In the World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business Index” report, India’s rank is abysmal. Criticallycomment why India’s position is poor in this Index.
Business Standard
4.Critically analyse the linkages between economic growth and sustainable development.
Business Standard
5.Critically evaluate merit and functioning of the collegium system in India. Do you think this systemeither needs reform or replacement with a different system? Critically examine.
The Hindu
The Hindu
6.Write a note on the cultural ties between India and China.
The Hindu
[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events, June27, 2014ALL ARCHIVES
25 June 2014
26 June 2014
27 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.In the Indian context, what do you understand by Shadow Banking? Is it regulated by RBI? If not,examine why they are not regulated and why they need to be regulated.
Business Standard
2.Examine how the Constitution of India strives to maintain balance of power between the judiciaryand the executive? Has this balance been maintained? Critically comment.
Business Standard
3.”The Companies Act 2013 is in many parts a shabbily drafted law, defined not by clear principlesbut by an enormous and unwieldy edifice of myriad central government rules.” Critically analyse.
Business Standard
4.Is India’s Nuclear Liability Law an hindrance to the expansion of nuclear sector in India? Criticallycomment.
The Hindu
5.Do you think art has been sufficiently ingrained in the urbanisation process that India iswitnessing at rapid pace? Critically examine.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
6.What do you understand by ‘Grandfather Paradox’ in Time Travel hypothesis? Examine on whatscientific basis is time travel idea is based.
Business Standard
Reference
[UPSC MAINS-2014] Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current Events, June28, 2014ARCHIVES
June 26, 2014 June 27, 2014
28 June 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1.Do you think recent changes introduced by UPSC in Civil Services Examination pattern werenecessary? Critically comment.
The Hindu
2.What is shrimp farming? Critically examine its impact on ecology and livelihood of coastal peopleespecially in the context of India.
The Hindu
Reference
3.Critically comment on the security implications of spread of Left Wing Extremism in the country.Do you think use of force is the only way to address this threat to internal security? Discuss.
The Hindu
4.Critically comment on the recent controversy over introduction of four year degree course by someUniversities in India.
The Hindu
5.In the light of recent reports by RBI and other expert committees, discuss the relationshipbetween bank governance and financial sector stability in India.
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6.What do you understand by ‘Disruptive Innovations’? Explain their impact with examples.
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7.What is ‘sex education’? What are its objectives? Do you think it is necessary to enforce it inschools as part of curriculum? Critically comment.
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30 June 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1.Critically compare and contrast India’s economic relationship between China and Japan.
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2.Examine from what sources and how the government can to mobilize resources to fund itsprograms and to run the country in times of drought seasons and large fiscal deficit.
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3.Do you think the European Parliament is truly a democratic institution? Critically evaluate itssuccess as a representative institution of diverse European citizens.
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4.Write a note on the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) initiative.
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5.Examine the various issues involved in the expansion of gas pipelines in the country.
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5.Discuss the important initiatives taken by leading space powers to explore Mars in last ten years.
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6.Critically comment on the principles which have guided India’s stance at various climate changemeets.
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7.Critically comment on the government’s intervention in the NGO sector and the resultant issues ofthese interventions.
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