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[Insights Secure 2017] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 21 March 2017

General Studies 1;

Topic : Salient features of worlds physical geography.

1) How is climate change affecting the polar or Arctic climate? Explain. (200 Words)

2) Write a critical note on the resources available in the Arctic region and geopolitics associated with these
resources. (200 Words)

Goh Cheng Leong, Chapter 25

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Brookings

General Studies 2

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health

3) Critically analyse the nature of Indias spending on health. (200 Words)

The Hindu

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations

4) Discuss the humanitarian dimension of the fishermen issue between India and Sri Lanka. In your
opinion, what are the best available options that could help resolve this issue between two neighbours? (200
Words)

The Hindu

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations

5) Recently Pakistan launched, despite much opposition by various groups, conducting of its population census
after a gap of 19 years. Why was there an opposition? Discuss the significance of this census for Pakistan and
also for non-muslim communities living in Pakistan. (200 Words0

The Hindu
The Indian Express

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations

6) Compare and contrast Chinas response to border problems with Nepal to Indias postures. (200 Words)

The Indian Express

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on Indias interests, Indian
diaspora.

7) Do you think Russias recent maneuvers in the Afghanistan and Pakistan affairs would help it strategically in
the region? Critically comment on the nature of its clout in the South Asian region and its impact on Indias
stature in the region. (200 Words)

The Hindu

General Studies 3

Topic: Infrastructure roads

8) Despite measures being taken by the government on improving roads, there has been a continuous increase in
road crash deaths since 2007, with a brief annual reduction in 2012. Apart from spending on roads, driver
education and enforcement of laws, what else could be done to effectively ensure road safety in India?
Examine. (200 Words)

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General Studies 4

Topic:Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions;

9) Why is privacy a big concern on internet today? Is it ethical for government and its agencies to collect private
data of citizens? Critically comment. (150 Words)

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