14 Jan 2018 | Target Mains | 20th Weekly Test

Q.1) While We have been successfully able to curb insurgency in most North-Eastern states, however even after 70 years of independence we have not able to eradicate Insurgency in Nagaland? Discuss reason behind this phenomenon and What steps should be adopted by Government to eradicate insurgency in Nagaland.

Q.2) What economic policy challenges are India facing currently and how can these challenges be tackled.

Q.3) Experts have opined that despite being the world’s largest producer, with 155.5 million tonne of milk produced in 2015-16, the dairy sector is by and large in the primitive stage of development and modernisation.  discuss?

Q.4) Without improving regulatory frameworks for greater transparency in the finances of political parties’ Electoral bonds are a half measure at best. Critically analyse

Source: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/SbI5rJDU0I4TWnTFPqSP3H/Electoral-bonds-are-a-half-measure-at-best.html

Q.5) In the recent years Bitcoins are gaining popularity in India and the world. Discuss reasons behind its increasing popularity, also mention the concerns associated with it.

  Q.6) Recently the oil ministry has announced that it plans to set up bio-CNG (compressed natural gas) plants   and allied infrastructure? In the light of the above statement explain What do you understand by Bio-CNG. Also discuss the rationale for India to promote production of Bio-CNG.

Q.7) Allowing an exception for “public works” will open a Pandora’s Box, and it will be all but impossible for the National Monuments Authority or the Archaeological Survey of India to ensure that such construction do not pose a threat to a monument. In the light of the above statement critically discuss the key features of the Recently passed (AMASR) amendment bill.

Q.8) caste conflict in Bhima Koregaon in Maharashtra recently is indicative of the larger issues of caste oppression and sub-nationalism. Comment

Source: https://scroll.in/article/863644/underlying-maharashtras-dalit-protests-a-tangle-of-old-caste-struggles-and-new-hindutva-assertion

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/aspirations-as-dalits-martial-memories/articleshow/62359684.cms

Q.9) Given the fact that India is a land of diverse languages with no national language. Is there a rationale behind Current Government’s push towards inclusion of Hindi as one of the official languages at United Nations? Critically examine

Q.10) Write a note on India’s Ballistic Missile Defence system and its need?