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Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
01 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. What are P-Notes? Explain why does SEBI seek to regulate them?
Business Standard
2. Discuss the importance of digital infrastructure to India’s economy. Examine the problems beingfaced by this sector.
Business Standard
3. In the light of Myanmar’s recent decision to ban the export of raw timber, critically comment onthe need for Myanmar to adopt sustainable growth strategy and its implications on regional ecology.
Business Standard
4. Comment on the growth of e-commerce sector in India. Do you think its growth and expansion isgood for the economy? Explain.
Business Standard
5. “It is safe to say that amongst the India’s most pressing problems is its inability to generateanywhere close to the massive number of jobs that it needs to accommodate its very large andgrowing working-age population.” Critically examine what strategies needs to be adopted bygovernments to boost job creation.
Business Standard
GENERAL STUDIES
6. Explain how the situation in Europe immediately following the fall of Germany led directly to theCold War. In your opinion, should the Western Allies have acted to oppose Soviet domination ofEastern Europe? (from Sparknotes)
Reference
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
7. What do you understand by Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? Why does it occur? What are itsthreats? Explain.
The Hindu
8. What are the reasons for declining bird’s population? Comment on the steps taken by GOI andglobal institutions to safeguard migratory and domestic species of birds.
The Hindu
TOI
6.
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
02 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. With an example, critically examine the flaws associated with urban planning in India. Whatsuggestions would you give to overcome these flaws? Explain.
Business Standard
2. Write a note on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) ‘Special 301′ report. Explainwhy was it controversial with reference to India.
Business Standard
3. Critically comment on the rise of communism in Nepal. What is its present ideology? What isIndia’s position vis a vis Nepal’s communist parties? Explain.
The Hindu
4. What strategies does India need to adopt to combat drought and abnormal Monsoon conditions toguarantee food and water security? Critically examine.
The Hindu
5. Comment and the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) rolein eliminating violence against women.
The Hindu (the link actually provide answer to the question on ‘pornography’ that was asked twodays ago)
6. Discuss the areas of concern in trade between India and the European Union. Examine the impactof these concerns on the growth of trade between these two.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
7. The Summer of 1940 was such a crucial time in the beginning of World War II. Explain the eventsthat occurred during this time. How did German victories in the west affect at least two of thefollowing powers and their actions: France, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States?
Reference – Britannica
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8. Recently scientists synthesised an artificial yeast chromosome. What is its significance? Explainthe potential applications of this scientific breakthrough.
Business Standard
9. What are hybrid cars? Explain the technology used to manufacture them? What are their benefitsover ordinary cars?
The Hindu
10. What do you understand by Gravitational Lensing? Why was it in news recently?
The Hindu
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
03 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Compare and contrast how Russian economy grew since the inception of communism and itssubsequent fall later.
Business Standard
2. Examine the role of media in addressing gender disparities. Do you think Indian media isaddressing this issue adequately? Comment.
The Hindu
3. Discuss why India’s services sector has outgrown manufacturing sector? Do you think it’s good forthe Indian economy? Comment.
The Hindu (passing reference)
4. Critically bring out the relationship between ‘Big Data’ and security issues. Do you thinkgovernments should be empowered to access and collect Big Data at will to ensure security of theircitizens? Comment.
The Hindu
5. “The contemporary practice of Public Interest Litigation (PILs) has atrophied and morphed into aformat that has lost sight of this original political and constitutional justification.” Criticallycomment.
The Hindu
6. “India’s internal security infrastructure is severely anaemic.” Critically comment.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
7. Critically comment on the role of Japan in escalating the World War – 2. Examine how Japan wasmade to surrender during the end of the War.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8. What are the contentious issues regarding the draft Assisted Reproductive Technology
(Regulation) Bill, 2013 (ART Bill)? What are its shortcomings? Examine.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
05 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Comment on the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in LandAcquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Do you think this act needs amendments?Explain why.
Business Standard
2. Do you consider Tippu Sultan as a freedom fighter? Substantiate your answer.
The Hindu
The Hindu
3. Explain how MNREGA scheme works. Critically comment on its design especially with referenceto transparency and accountability measures.
The Hindu
4. Explain the mechanism of landslides. Examine their causes.
The Hindu
5. Write a critical note on Kerala government’s Kudumbashree scheme.
The Hindu
6. Do you think the appointment of the Chief Justice of India should be solely based on seniorityalone? Critically comment.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
7. Why has the Korean War often been called America’s “forgotten war”? What purpose did the warserve, and what impact did it have?
BBC
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8. Write a note on Astra missile. Explain its significance to India’s military.
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
06 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Critically comment on the issue of illegal migration from Bangladesh into Assam and the resultantproblems in many reasons of Assam. Do you think grievances of native people of Assam who areagainst Bangladeshi migrants is justified? Explain why.
The Hindu
Business Standard
2. Why was Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission set-up? What were itsrecommendations on various legislations? Examine briefly.
Business Standard
3. What do you understand by demographic dividend? Do you think India is reaping its benefits?Critically examine.
Business Standard
4. “In advanced economies with reasonably free markets, bubbles are unavoidable.” Criticallycomment with examples.
The Hindu
5. Critically comment on the type of development India needs considering its social and economicrealities and requirements.
The Hindu
6. Write a note on Marrakesh treaty and explain its significance to India.
The Indian Express
GENERAL STUDIES
7. Critically comment on the factors that contributed to the fall of communism in Europe.
BBC
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8. Explain how Bluetooth works. What are its future benefits.
Bluetooth
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
07 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. In your opinion why do railway accidents keep occurring? What are the problems being faced bythe Indian Railways when it comes to ensuring safety? Critically examine measures taken so far inthis regard.
Business Standard
2. Critically comment on Supreme Court’s decision to set-up committees headed by its judges to lookinto matters beyond its jurisdiction. Do you think proactive and overreaching judiciary isnecessary to India? Comment.
Business Standard
3. Comment on the recommendations of Parekh panel on infrastructure’s interim report.
Business Standard
4. Do you think Right Education Act needed constitutional status? Critically comment, especiallykeeping in mind objections raised by unaided private schools.
Business Standard
5. Discuss the emerging problems being faced by megacities around the world.
The Hindu
6. “A uniform policy at the central level should focus on access to higher education and not on any“right” to education. The rights-based narrative should be confined to universal primary educationalone, a fundamental right.” Comment.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
7. Comment on the growth of capitalism in East Asia post Second World War.
Economist
Other
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8. Write a note on Google Glass and its applications.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
08 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Critically comment on Supreme Court’s ruling that the Section 6A of the Delhi Special PoliceEstablishment Act as unconstitutional and examine the implications of this ruling.
Business Standard
The Hindu
2. Examine the status of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) of India withASEAN countries and the India-European Union (EU) trade agreements.
Business Standard
3. Critically examine the major issues and challenges that India faces as her urbanisation proceeds.
Business Standard
4. Write a note on Jallikattu. Do you agree with the Supreme Court’s ban on the sport? Criticallycomment.
The Hindu
5. Comment on recent controversy over the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa)rankings about learning levels around the world.
The Hindu
6. “While the differences between India and the U.S. over intellectual property rights (IPR) havethreatened to derail economic relations, it should be possible to sort them out through discussions.”Comment on the controversy and the way forward in resolution of differences between twocountries.
The Hindu
7. Explain the growth of Boko Haram in Nigeria. Comment on its ideology and its effect on Nigeriansociety.
The Hindu
8. Write a critical note on the Mullaperiyar dam controversy.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
9. What do you understand by decolonization? How did it impact Asia and Africa, politically andculturally? Discuss.
Wikipedia
Source
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
10. Write a note on Project Persephone
The Indian Express
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
09 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Critically comment on the rights issue involved in Supreme Court’s recent judgement upholdingthe constitutional validity of the provision in the Right to Education Act reserving 25 percent seats inprivate schools for economically disadvantaged students.
Business Standard
The Hindu
2. Compare and contrast the measures taken by central banks in developed and developingcountries post- 2008 financial crisis to revive their economies.
Business Standard
3. Explain the negative effects of El Nino on various sectors of the Indian economy.
Business Standard
4. Critically examine the benefits of reservation in higher education.
The Hindu
5. What do you understand by broad based education system? What are its benefits?
The Hindu
6. Write a note on existing national and international laws and conventions that seek to protectwomen against violence and discrimination.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
7. Write a note on any two important wars that took place post – Second World War which hadglobal consequences.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8. What are the possible negative consequences of 3-D printing technology. Examine.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
10 May 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. How do chit funds work? Critically examine the reasons behind chit fund scams in recent times.Also explain what measures has RBI taken to regulate them.
Business Standard
2. Some economists argue that India is de-industrializing. What do you understand by this? Why isthis happening? Examine.
Business Standard
3. What do you understand by human values? Discuss few human values that you value most.
The Hindu
4. Critically examine the geopolitical interests of China in Afghanistan. Do you think a major roleplayed by China in Afghanistan would be a concern to India? Comment.
The Hindu
5. Critically comment on South China Sea dispute in the light of international laws related to seas.
The Hindu
6. Critically examine the arguments in favour of privatisation of higher education in India. Do youthink higher education should be completely privatised? Comment.
The Hindu
7. What is a spot exchange? Comment on recent scam related to the National Spot Exchange Ltd.(NSEL).
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
8. Critically examine the factors which led to post World War-2 rapid industrialisation of Germanyand Japan even after huge devastation during the War.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
9. Write a note on Regenerative Plastic that was in news recently.
The Hindu
10. Write a note on Baroreceptors.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
12 May 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. Critically analyze the recommendations of Naresh Chandra committee which was set-up to reviewall all aspects of national security including higher defence management.
Business Standard
2. With an example, explain how the recent verdict by the Supreme Court that prior sanction is notmandatory for the CBI to conduct probe against a senior official will have implications on corruptionand good governance.
Business Standard
3. What measures has government taken to impart skills to the labours in unorganized sector? Whatrole can private sector play in this regard? Examine.
Business Standard
4. Write a critical note on the reasons behind increasing ethnic and religious clashes in differentparts of Africa.
The Hindu
5. “While harmonising the patent law in the country with the provisions of the TRIPS Agreement,India has attempted to balance its obligations under the international treaty and its commitment toprotect and promote the public health considerations of people in the country and elsewhere.”Critically comment.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
6. Write a note on Sufism, its origins and its influence on Indian Islam.
Reference
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
7. Explain how radiocarbon dating technique works.
The Indian Express
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
13 May 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. Why do you think chit funds or ponzi schemes still persist in spite of many scams? Comment.
Business Standard
2. Critically examine if Indian defence forces need a tri-service commander in the light of ongoingdebate on the issue.
Business Standard
3. Critically discuss how the Indian society has behaved and changed in response to inefficientgovernance and corruption in public life during the post economic reforms years.
Business Standard
4. Discuss the recent economic problems faced by Euro Zone countries. Why do some economistsargue that devaluing Euro currency would help their economies grow well? Examine.
Business Standard
5. What do you understand by the ‘female financial paradox’ which was in news recently? Explain.
The Hindu
6. Explain the rationale behind constituting Polavaram Project Authority (PPA). Comment on thecontroversy related to the project.
The Hindu
7. Critically comment on the arguments put forward by the climate change ‘deniers’.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
8. Analyze the relationship between democracy and capitalism. Do you think that there isexperiencing a clash between capitalism and democracy? Comment.
The Indian Express
The Economist
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
9. Write a note on Bacillus thuringiensis var kurstaki wettable powder
Business Standard
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
14 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Do you agree with the view that the Planning Commission is redundant and should be wound up?In the light of its present functions, critically comment.
Business Standard
2. Why was the Tax Administration Reform Commission (TARC) headed by Parthasarathi Shome setup by the Finance Ministry? What are its terms of reference?
Business Standard
ET
3. Why is India projected as a soft power? Do you think this image has helped India to advance itsforeign policy goals? Critically analyse.
Business Standard
4. Write a note on people-public-private partnership (PPPP) model of investment
The Hindu
Source
5. Comment on the highlights of the Whistleblowers Protection Bill, 2011
The Hindu
6. Critically discuss India’s border problem with Pakistan.
The Hindu
7. What is Jhum cultivation? Is it good for forests? In the light of Mizoram’s recent New Land UsePolicy (NLUP) and its consequences, critically comment.
The Hindu
8. Examine why right to education was not made a fundamental right by the Constituent Assemblywhen it drafted the Constitution of India?
The Hindu
9. Write a note on the Europe’s Peace Plan which has been proposed to resolve Ukraine crisis
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
10. What are the basic differences between capitalism and communism. Critically analyse how thesetwo political systems have changed and interacted over the years in China and Russia.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
11. Explain the difference between working of bullet and maglev trains.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
15 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
In the light of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) —appointed committee on governance1.requirement at banks headed by P.J.Nayak, which submitted its report recently, examine theproblems faced by public sector banks and what should be done to make them more competitive.
Business Standard
Business Standard – 2
“Ever since its inception in the early 1970s, agricultural insurance has defied all attempts to make1.it farmer-friendly and economically viable.” Critically comment.
Business Standard
In the light of the Supreme Court order in the “Association of Unified Telecom Service Providers1.and Others vs Union of India” case, critically examine the concerns expressed by the privateplayers and comment if these concerns are genuine.
Business Standard
Recently many media reports suggest that the Chinese economy is going through a rough patch in1.many sectors. Examine the nature and reasons behind reported Chinese economic problems.
Business Standard
Critically analyse various formulae put forward by many stakeholders to resolve the Kashmir1.problem.
The Hindu
Write a critical note on the recent political crisis in Thailand.1.
The Hindu
Critically discuss how recent developments post-Arab Spring in the West Asian countries have1.given rise to new terrorist outfits and the dangers they pose to the security of the region andbeyond.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
8. Discuss the factors which helped Hitler to hold on to power for so long in Germany.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
What is Green Tobacco Sickness? Examine its causes, symptoms and prevalence in India.1.
The Hindu
Reference
Why has India not produced a software giant equivalent to Google and Microsoft? Examine.1.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
16 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. In the light of recent reports on Indian Navy’s capabilities, critically comment on Indian Navy’swar preparedness.
Business Standard
Business Standard
2. “Unhindered capitalism necessarily results in extreme inequality and it is up to governments toinstitute measures to balance it.” Comment.
Business Standard
3. Write a note on the composition and mandate of the Special Protection Group.
The Hindu
4. Comment on China’s relationship with South East Asian countries.
The Hindu
5. Critically comment on how freedom of expression in India has been used, misused and curtailedpost Independence.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
6. Discuss how communism spread from Russia to other countries.
BBC
Other
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
7. Explain the principle and working of fracking technology that is being used to release shale gasfrom sedimentary rocks.
Business Standard
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
17 May 2014
NO QUESTIONS TODAY! – IT’S POLITICSEVERYWHERE
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
19 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. India’s inability to provide public services to its masses is hindering its growth. Why do you thinkIndia is unable to deliver public services efficiently to all its citizens? Critically comment.
Business Standard
2. What are the causes of persistently high food inflation in India? In your opinion what measuresshould be taken to tame this inflation? Explain.
Business Standard
3. Comment on the nature of relationship between India and Israel. Do you think Israel can beIndia’s natural ally? Examine.
The Hindu
4. Differentiate between ‘natural ally’ and ‘strategic partners’. To which category would you placeBangladesh vis a vis India? Substantiate.
The Hindu
5. Examine the growth of communism in India till now post economic liberalization of early 1990s.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
6. Explain the significance of food processing industries to India. Examine the bottlenecks faced bythe industry and measures taken by the government to address them.
Source
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
7. Write a note on the ‘Longitude Prize’.
BBC
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
20 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. Why do public sector banks have higher share of non-performing assets? Examine.
Business Standard
2. Examine how and why India and Russia came together to form a strategic and friendlypartnership?
The Hindu
3. Analyse the nature of important internal security threats being faced by India.
The Hindu
4. Discuss the contours of China – Russia relations post – communist takeover of China in 1949. Doyou think a close relationship between these two countries is beneficial to India? Comment.
The Hindu
5. What is cyber theft? Discuss different types of cyber crimes that are increasingly threateningcyber security around the world.
The Hindu
6. Why were Yugoslav wars fought between 1991 and 1999? What were the consequences? Explain.
The Hindu
7. In your opinion what are the common areas upon which India and Israel can take theirrelationship to the next level? Critically examine.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
8. Critically comment on the impact of globalization on the weaker sections of Indian society.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
9. Explain the differences between GSLV and PSLV, especially between their principle andfunctioning.
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
21 May 2014
Answer ALL the questions in about 200 words
1. What are the criticisms against the first-past-the-post system of elections in India? Do you thinkIndia should adopt proportional representation system? Explain why.
Business Standard
2. Critically examine how capitalism in last three decades has affected economic inequality aroundthe world.
Business Standard
3. Critically comment on Sri Lanka’s efforts of reconstruction in its Northern and Eastern regionspost 2009 war on LTTE.
The Hindu
4. Critically analyse various ethical issues involved in recent Sahara case involving the Chairman ofSahara group, investors and the Supreme Court
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
5. What were the major challenges that India faced soon after Independence in its efforts toconsolidate India as a nation.
Reference - India Since Independence
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Examine the negative effects of melting ice caps due to the climate change.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
23 May 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. In the light of recent controversy involving Credit Suisse Group and US regulators, examine thenature of Swiss banking system. How can India benefit from the positive outcome of the mentionedcontroversy? Comment.
Business Standard
2. Examine the problems being faced by the sugar industry in India. In your opinion, what measuresneed to be taken to revive the industry? Explain.
Business Standard
3. What measures need to be taken to make agriculture as an industry rather than an occupation?Discuss.
The Hindu
4. Critically comment on recent political crisis in Thailand. Examine what role can India play toresolve this crisis in Thailand.
The Hindu
5. In your opinion what role should India play to have a friendly relationship with its neighbours,especially with SAARC members? In the light of its policy towards its neighbours in recent years,critically comment.
The Hindu
6. Comment on the rapid growth of e-commerce in India and its advantages and disadvantages to theIndian economy.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
7. Critically analyse how globalization has affected Indian education system.
Reference – Self
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8. What are endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs)? Why were they in news recently? Explain.
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
24 May 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. Discuss how budgeting take place in India every year. Compare this with the Budget process ofthe United States Government.
The Hindu
2. Examine the role played by the radio during freedom struggle.
The Hindu
3. Critically discuss the major threats to wildlife conservation in India. Explain measures taken bythe government and different agencies in conserving the wildlife in India.
The Hindu
The Hindu
4. In the light of the importance of hydroelectric power projects (HEPs) to India’s energy security,critically comment on the problems being faced by this sector.
The Hindu
5. Do you agree with the view that the Section 66-A of the Information Technology Act isunconstitutional? Critically comment.
The Hindu
6. In the light of recent policy decisions on gold, critically examine the importance of gold to theIndian economy.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
7. Critically comment on the post-Cold War policy of USA and Russia towards Asia. In your opinionwhich of these two countries is strategically well placed to play larger role in maintaining thestability in the region? Comment.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Write a note on the Rail Track Rocket Sled (RTRS) Penta Rail Supersonic Track.
The Hindu
Write a note on the significance and process of ‘System of Rice Intensification’ (SRI)
Business Standard
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
26 May 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. Write a note on the role and importance of National Security Advisor. Do you think there is a needof separate ministry to look after Internal Security in the country? Comment.
The Hindu
2. Examine how recent economic crises have impacted the economy of USA.
Business Standard
3. “The Ministry of External Affairs needs to consider internal affairs and engage important playerswithin the country too.” In the light of giving consideration to federal compulsions in the foreignpolicy, critically comment on the statement.
Business Standard
4. Comment on the recommendations of P JNayak committee which was set-up to to review thegovernance of boards of banks in India by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The Hindu
Business Standard
5. Recently, the US government released its National Climate Assessment report. Critically examineits importance to the rest of the world.
Business Standard
6. Write a note on the composition, necessity, role and mandate of the Law Commission of India.
The Hindu
7. Discuss the cropping pattern of tobacco in India. Critically examine the negative effects ofencouraging tobacco cultivation.
The Hindu
8. Critically analyse important areas where constructive relationship between India and USA wouldmutually benefit the two countries.
The Hindu
9. Write a critical note on some of important government financial products to investors.
The Hindu
10. “Instability in Libya cannot be explained away by clichés of tribalism or fanaticism.” Comment.
The Hindu
11. Discuss the critical issues related to defence procurement and modernisation in India.
The Indian Express
GENERAL STUDIES
12. Critically discuss the impact of globalisation on tribal communities of India.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
13. Write a note on India’s ballistic missile defence programme.
Wikipedia
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
27 May 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. What are the fundamental problems faced by the defence sector in India? Critically examine.
Business Standard
2. Critically evaluate the role played by the Competition Commission of India in upholding itsmandate.
Business Standard
3. Examine the reasons behind increasing man – wildlife conflict in various parts of India. Whatmeasures would you suggest to reduce such instances?
The Hindu
The Hindu
4. Critically comment on how the role of the Prime Minister’s Office has changed during past twentyyears.
The Hindu
5. Comment on the design and performance of various watershed development programmes in India.
The Hindu
6. Examine the prospects and potential of wind energy generation in India. Explain what measureshas government taken to harness wind energy in India.
The Hindu
7. Write a note on Tender SURE (Specifications for Urban Road Execution)
The Hindu
8. Comment on important issues that decided the outcome of recently held elections to theEuropean Parliament.
The Hindu
9. Critically comment on India’s policy towards Pakistan during last ten years.
The Hindu
10. Discuss the importance of Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to the Indian economy.
The Indian Express
GENERAL STUDIES
11. Critically comment on the role played by the intelligentsia during freedom struggle.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
12. Discuss about the Third stage of India’s nuclear programme.
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
28 May 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. The subsidy bill in India has increased many folds in recent years. In your opinion, whichsubsidies need to to be curbed and why? Comment.
Business Standard
2. Examine the problems faced by the e-commerce industry in India. What should government do inthis regard?
Business Standard
3. Critically comment on the creative and commercial challenges that the news industry faces inIndia , across TV, print, radio or online.
Business Standard
4. Write a note on ‘Mee Seva’ project of Andhra Pradesh government.
Business Standard
5. Why was the European Union established. Critically examine why it expanded towards East andwith what consequences.
Business Standard
6. What are the salient features of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act,1978? Why was it in news recently? Explain.
Business Standard
7. Examine the supply side problems being faced by Public Distribution System in India. Explain howthey can be addressed.
The Hindu
8. Comment on the areas of cooperation between India and China. Do you agree with the view thatstrong trade relations would eventually make border disputes irrelevant in the future? Comment.
The Hindu
9. Critically evaluate the role played by the European Union in bringing about the Europeanintegration within Europe and with rest of the world.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
10. Explain how and why Deng Xiaoping brought economic reforms in China. What were itsconsequences.
The Hindu
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
11. Write a note on the Rhino DNA Indexing System (RhoDIS)
The Hindu
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
29 May 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. Why does the Constitution of India make provisions regarding ineligibility of certain categories forfurther employment under the government of India? With examples, critically comment.
Business Standard
2. Why does India want to introduce a national goods and services tax (GST) replacing all indirecttaxes? Explain the rationale behind this and also examine its advantages and disadvantages.
Business Standard
Business Standard
3. Examine the structure and role of the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the uniongovernment of India. Which schemes is it implementing towards imparting literacy to illiteratepeople? Examine.
Business Standard
4. Examine the functions of the Prime Minister’s Office. Do you think a powerful PMO diminishes therole of cabinet and cabinet ministries? Comment.
The Hindu
5. Critically comment on America’s recent foreign policy initiatives. Do you think its supremacy assole superpower in the world is waning? Comment.
The Hindu
6. Critically examine the reforms needed to make healthcare affordable and universal in India.
The Hindu
GENERAL STUDIES
7. Write a note on important information technology tools and projects that are being used acrossthe country to help farmers in various capacities.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
8. Comment on India’s new Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2013. Compare it withChina’s S&T policy.
IDSA
Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
30 May 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
1. Critically comment on the relevance of Gujral Doctrine to India’s foreign policy vis a vis itsneighbours.
Business Standard
2. Examine how the Union government and state governments can cooperate to make PublicDistribution System more efficient.
Business Standard
3. Write a note on Euroclear. Why is India keen to join it? Explain.
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4. Critically examine the difficulties faced in financing climate change mitigation efforts. Whatmeasures have been taken so far by the countries and international organizations? Evaluate.
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5. If you are a senior officer in the Ministry of Home Affairs, what new ideas would you give yourminister to tighten internal security apparatus in the country? Critically comment.
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6. Critically evaluate the steps taken during the Eleventh Five year plan to boost higher educationsector.
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7. Write a note on relationship between India and Germany in the filed of science and technology.
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8. In your opinion, what are the major reasons behind delays in project clearances in India and whatare its consequences? Critically examine.
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9. Critically comment on Rohingya related controversy in Myanmar.
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10. What role did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad play in post IndependentIndia in building a new nation? Critically examine.
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11. Explain different technologies involved in Formula 1 racing.
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12. Examine the causes of obesity around the world. Discuss its effect on health.
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Insights Secure-2014: Questions OnCurrent Events and General StudiesARCHIVES
31 May 2014
Answer ALL the following questions in about 200 words
“When it comes to economic matters, the government is an enabler and facilitator. Its primary job1.is to develop and maintain a system in which people – the rich and the poor – can take steps bythemselves to better their lives. ” In the light of the statement, critically examine the nature ofpoverty removal programmes in India.
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Write a note on the proposed diamond quadrilateral railway project. Do you think such a project1.is feasible in the current economic conditions? Comment.
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In your opinion, what are the big problems that agriculture in India is facing at present. Do you1.think myriad schemes and programmes are able to effectively address these problems? Criticallyevaluate.
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Comment why many bird species in India are becoming extinct in recent years.1.
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Critically examine the changing role of military in Pakistan’s domestic and foreign affairs in1.recent years.
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Do you agree with the proposal that privatisation of public sector banks is need of the hour to1.reform banking sector in India? Critically comment.
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Critically comment on Jawaharlal Nehru’s contribution to strengthening democracy in India post-1.Independence.
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Write a note on the involvement of private sector in recent years in space exploration.1.
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Write a note on the McLanahan Nutrient Separation System and its applications.1.
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