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OCTOBER 18 2019– Questions for Mains Answer Writing

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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:Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

Q1: Explain /Throw some light on:

(a) the origin of tensions between Naga rebels and the government of India.

(b) the significance of the peace accord that was signed between the Naga groups and the union government.

(Answer in 250 words)

Source: The Indian Express, The tribune.

Source : Free editorial compilations- OCTOBER 18[Page 2,3,4]

Additional Reference: IDSA INDIA

General Studies -02

Syllabus area: Government policies and interventions for development of various sectors and issues arising out of its design and implementation.

Q2: What are the concerns associated with proposed changes to the RTI act making it vulnerable to centres pressure.

(Answer in 150 words)

Source: The Indian express.

Source : Free editorial compilations- OCTOBER 18[Page 7]

General Studies -03

Syllabus area: Environmental pollution; Conservation;Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.

Q3: Major initiative in this budget was to promote E-vehicle. But it’s a small step in comparison with other measures like carbon Tax. What do you mean by carbon tax? Should India impose it? Critically examine.

(Answer in 250 Words)

Source: The Live Mint

Source : Free editorial compilations- OCTOBER 18[Page 10]

General Studies -04

Syllabus area: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration; Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

Q4: Examine the root causes of corruption & suggest some systemic reforms needed to fight corruption in India.

(Answer in 150 Words)

Source: The Hindu

Source : Free editorial compilations- OCTOBER 18[Page 13]

Additional Reference: World bank blog | Global anti-corruption blog

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