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Insights Secure-2014: Questions On Current

Events and GeneralStudies

01 May 2014

Answer ALLthe questions in about 200words

1. What are P-Notes? Explain why does SEBI seek to regulate them?

Business Standard

2. Discuss the importance of digital infrastructure to Indias economy. Examine the problemsbeing faced by this sector.

Business Standard

3. In the light of Myanmars recent decision to ban the export of raw timber, critically commenton the 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 andexpansion is good for the economy? Explain.

Business Standard

5. It is safe to say that amongst the Indiasmost pressing problems is its inability to generate

anywhere 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 by

governments to boost job creation.

Business Standard

GENERAL STUDIES

6. Explain how the situation in Europe immediately following the fall of Germany led directly to

the Cold War. In your opinion, should the Western Allies have acted to oppose Sovietdomination of Eastern Europe? (from Sparknotes)

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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 decliningbirds population? Comment on the steps taken by GOI andglobal institutions to safeguard migratory and domestic species of birds.

The Hindu

TOI


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02 May 2014


1. With an example, critically examine the flaws associated with urban planning in India. What

suggestions would you give to overcome these flaws? Explain.

Business Standard

2. Write a note on the United States Trade Representatives (USTR) Special 301 report.

Explain why 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 is

Indias position vis a vis Nepals communist parties? Explain.

The Hindu

4. What strategies does India need to adopt to combat drought and abnormal Monsoon conditions

to guarantee food and water security? Critically examine.

The Hindu
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5. Comment and the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

(CEDAW) role in eliminating violence against women.

The Hindu(the link actually provide answer to the question on pornography that was asked

two days ago)

6. Discuss the areas of concern in trade between India and the European Union. Examine the

impact of 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 theevents that occurred during this time. How did German victories in the west affect at least two

of the following powers and their actions: France, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the

United States?

ReferenceBritannica


8. Recently scientists synthesised an artificial yeast chromosome. What is its significance?Explain the potential applications of this scientific breakthrough.

Business Standard

9. What are hybrid cars? Explain the technology used to manufacture them? What are their

benefits over ordinary cars?

The Hindu

10. What do you understand by Gravitational Lensing? Why was it in news recently?

The Hindu

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03 May 2014


1. Compare and contrast how Russian economy grew since the inception of communism and its

subsequent fall later.

Business Standard

2. Examine the role of media in addressing gender disparities. Do you think Indian media is

addressing this issue adequately? Comment.

The Hindu

3. Discuss why Indias services sector has outgrown manufacturing sector? Do you think its

good for the Indian economy? Comment.

The Hindu (passing reference)

4. Critically bring out the relationship between Big Data and security issues. Do you think

governments should be empowered to access and collect Big Data at will to ensure security of

their citizens? Comment.

The Hindu

5. The contemporary practice of Public Interest Litigation (PILs) has atrophied and morphed

into a format that has lost sight of this original political and constitutional justification.

Critically comment.

The Hindu

6. Indias internal security infrastructure is severely anaemic. Critically comment.

The Hindu

GENERAL STUDIES

7. Critically comment on the role of Japan in escalating the World War2. Examine how Japan

was made to surrender during the end of the War.


8. What are the contentious issues regarding the draft Assisted Reproductive Technology

(Regulation) Bill, 2013 (ART Bill)? What are its shortcomings? Examine.

The Hindu
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Insights Weekly Essay Writing Challenge

WeekFive

Write an essay on the following topic in about 2500 Words

Poverty is the worst form of violence Mahatma Gandhiji



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05 May 2014


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

reference to transparency and accountability measures.

The Hindu

4. Explain the mechanism of landslides. Examine their causes.

The Hindu

5. Write a critical note on Kerala governmentsKudumbashree scheme.

The Hindu
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6. Do you think the appointment of the Chief Justice of India should be solely based on seniority

alone? Critically comment.

The Hindu

GENERAL STUDIES

7. Why has the Korean War often been called Americas forgotten war? What purpose did thewar serve, and what impact did it have?

BBC


8. Write a note on Astra missile. Explain its significance to Indias military.

The Hindu



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06 May 2014


1. Critically comment on the issue of illegal migration from Bangladesh into Assam and theresultant problems in many reasons of Assam. Do you think grievances of native people of

Assam who are against Bangladeshi migrants is justified? Explain why.

The Hindu

Business Standard

2. Why was Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission set-up? What were its

recommendations 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
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4. In advanced economies with reasonably free markets, bubbles are unavoidable. Critically

comment with examples.

The Hindu

5. Critically comment on the type of development India needs considering its social andeconomic realities and requirements.

The Hindu

6. Write a note onMarrakesh 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


8. Explain how Bluetooth works. What are its future benefits.

Bluetoo

Insights Secure-2014: Questions On CurrentEvents and GeneralStudies

ARCHIVES

07 May 2014


1. In your opinion why do railway accidents keep occurring? What are the problems being faced

by the Indian Railways when it comes to ensuring safety? Critically examine measures taken sofar in this regard.

Business Standard

2. Critically comment on Supreme Courts decision to set-up committees headed by its judges to

look into matters beyond its jurisdiction. Do you think proactive and overreaching judiciary is

necessary to India? Comment.
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Business Standard

3. Comment on the recommendations of Parekh panel on infrastructures interim report.

Business Standard

4. Do you think Right Education Act needed constitutional status? Critically comment, especially

keeping 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 primaryeducation alone, a fundamental right. Comment.

The Hindu

GENERAL STUDIES

7. Comment on the growth of capitalism in East Asia post Second World War.

Economist

Other


8. Write a note on Google Glass and its applications.

The Hindu



08 May 2014

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9/14

1. Critically comment on Supreme Courts ruling that theSection 6A of the Delhi Special Police

Establishment 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 Courts ban on the sport? Critically

comment.

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 inresolution of differences

between two countries.

The Hindu

7. Explain the growth of Boko Haram in Nigeria. Comment on its ideology and its effect on

Nigerian society.

The Hindu

8. Write a critical note on the Mullaperiyar dam controversy.

The Hindu

GENERAL STUDIES
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9. What do you understand by decolonization? How did it impact Asia and Africa, politically and

culturally? Discuss.

Wikipedia

Source


10. Write a note on Project Persephone

The Indian Express



09 May 2014


1. Critically comment on the rights issue involved in Supreme Courts recent judgement

upholding the constitutional validity of the provision in the Right to Education Act reserving 25

percent seats in private 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?
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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 postSecond World War which had

global consequences.


8. What are the possible negative consequences of 3-D printing technology. Examine.

The Hindu



ARCHIVES

10 May 2014

Answer ALLthe following questions in about 200words

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

is this happening? Examine.

Business Standard

3. What do you understand by human values? Discuss few human values that you value most.

The Hindu
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4. Critically examine the geopolitical interests of China in Afghanistan. Do you think a major

role played 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 toseas.

The Hindu

6. Critically examine the arguments in favour of privatisation of higher education in India. Doyou think 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).

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8. Critically examine the factors which led to post World War-2 rapid industrialisation of

Germany and Japan even after huge devastation during the War.


9. Write a note on Regenerative Plastic that was in news recently.

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10. Write a note on Baroreceptors.

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29 May 2014

Answer ALLthe following questions in about 200words

1. Why does the Constitution of India make provisions regarding ineligibility of certain

categories for further employment under the government of India? With examples, criticallycomment.

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2. Why does India want to introduce a national goods and services tax (GST) replacing allindirect taxes? Explain the rationale behind this and also examine its advantages and

disadvantages.

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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 illiterate

people? Examine.

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4. Examine the functions of the Prime Ministers Office. Do you think a powerful PMOdiminishes the role of cabinet and cabinet ministries? Comment.

The Hindu

5. Critically comment on Americas recent foreign policy initiatives. Do you think its supremacy

as sole superpower in the world is waning? Comment.

The Hindu

6. Critically examine the reforms needed to make healthcare affordable and universal in India.

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GENERAL STUDIES

7. Write a note on important information technology tools and projects that are being used across

the country to help farmers in various capacities.

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8. Comment on Indias new Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2013. Compare it with

Chinas S&T policy.

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