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OCTOBER 15 2019– Questions for Mains Answer Writing

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Nb: We analyse all leading 8 newspapers in India for this mains answer writings questions & those already covered in previous dates won’t be asked again to write, instead will be provided in compilation.You wont get these wide coverage anywhere else.

It includes : The Hindu, The Indian express, The Business standard,The Financial express,The Tribune,The Business line,The Hindustan Times. Further Down to earth & livemint are covered weekly.

General Studies -01

Syllabus area: Changes in critical geographical features,in flora & fauna -the effect of such changes.

Q1: Analyse the effects of climate change in marine pollution and its monitoring.

(Answer in 150 words)

Source: Down to Earth, Environmental Defense fund.

Reference: Direct link to Down To Earth | Direct link to EDF release

General Studies -02

Syllabus area:Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these.

Q2: Do you agree with the arguments to rationalize lok sabha seats based on population? Justify with suitable illustrations from constitution.

(Answer in 150 Words)

Source: The Indian Express

Source : Free editorial compilations- OCTOBER 15[Page 2]

General Studies -03

Syllabus area: Science & technology-Developments,applications and effects in everyday life.

Q3: The development of the lithium-ion battery has brought many significant technological revolutions & won the chemistry Nobel Prize. What are the major advantages and limitations of rechargeable lithium ion battery? Examine.

(Answer in 250 Words)

Source: The Livemint

Source : Free editorial compilations- OCTOBER 15[Page 7]

Additional references: The Hindu| Science News| BetteryUniversity |PHYS.org

General Studies -04

Syllabus area: Laws, rules ,regulations and conscience as source of ethical guidance;Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government & private organizations.

Q4: Do you think that steel frame of india referred by Patel became a steel cage? Comment in the light of frequent resignations from service.

(Answer in 150 words| 10 marks)

Source : Free editorial compilations- OCTOBER 15[Page 11 onwards]

Additional references: The Livemint| The Hindu| The Print| DeccanHerald

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