Q.7) What do you understand by PETCOKE? What are its harmful effects? Recent reports indicate that India is the biggest importer of PETCOKE generated in USA. Discuss the reason behind this unusual trend. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/sc-eases-petcoke-ban-for-2-sectors/ https://www.civilsdaily.com/india-is-biggest-importer-of-u-s-oil-refinery-by-product-petcoke/    

Q.8) Discuss the salient features of the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016? It is considered that the bill will provide women with much needed work life balance. Critically analyse. (200 Words) Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/maternity-benefit-amendment-bill/ https://thewire.in/195658/amendment-maternity-act-tool-gender-diversity/    

Q.9) In the recently concluded elections in Nepal leftist groups emerged victorious. What impact it will have on Indo-Nepal relations and Nepal-China relations, also suggest steps which India should take to improve relations with the new Government in Nepal. Source:  https://scroll.in/article/861272/a-communist-win-in-the-nepal-elections-is-bad-news-for-india-but-great-for-china https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/with-eye-on-china-india-to-step-up-relations-with-nepal/articleshow/62075326.cms  

Q.11) . You are posted as SDM in a tehsil. Your husband is also a civil Servant and remains busy throughout the day because of the work pressure. You have a small child aged 2 years. You are finding it difficult to manage your job with the child as your job sometimes requires you to… Continue reading 17 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | Question 11

Q.10) Discuss the argument for and against the Women Reservation bill? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/will-womens-reservation-bill-be-passed-in-lok-sabha-this-winter-session/    

Q.12)   The showing up off the strength, power through the use of beacons, etc is very much prevalent in India. It brings hatred and discomfort among the minds of general public. What are the pros and cons of the government’s decision of curbing VIP culture by banning red beacons?  Do you think a certain class of… Continue reading 17 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | Question 12

Q.12) You are posted as a DM in a small district. Your district suffers from socially backward problems like child marriage, female infanticide, dowry, etc. One day, a girl of about 18 years who is well educated, comes to you and informs you about her neighbors who are getting their daughter married at an age… Continue reading 10 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | Question 12

Q.11) Your family wants you to get married. The girl is your family friend since long time. Everything is almost settled between the two families. When you go to meet the girl, you came to know that you both have a different political ideology. Your political thinking doesn’t match. You are a politically active person.… Continue reading 10 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | Question 11

Q.10) The India’s start up programme has boomed over the past three years as a result of incentives provided by the government. Discuss the schemes for promoting start up sector in India. How will state intervention and policy along with the efforts of the Centre government affect this sector? https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/start-up-ecosystem-in-india/#post-93816      

Q.9) The recent FTA between Maldives and China reflects another China’s diplomatic success in the South Asia. In what ways will it have an effect on Delhi- Male ties? Critically discuss. https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/foreign-policy-watch-india-maldives/#post-94147    

Q.8) India’s “revealed comparative advantage”, in some of the labour-intensive sectors has declined over the past decade. What are the reasons for this trend? What steps should be taken by India to increase its competitiveness in labour intensive sectors? https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/trade-sector-updates/#post-94144    

Q.7) India has been fighting from long to gain a permanent seat in United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Discuss the reasons for India’s interest in gaining permanent status in UNSC? What strategy should be adopted by India to gain UNSC’s permanent status? https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-let-us-be-realistic-about-the-unsc/#post-94140    

Q.6) The recent incidents of conduct of high-profile corporate hospitals in Delhi reveal the poor status of health care in India. Discuss the major issues when it comes to providing Universal Health Coverage in India. Suggest some steps that can be taken to improve access and quality of health care to meet the goal of… Continue reading 10 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | Question 6

Q.5) The creation of incentives to produce vaccines for poverty-associated infections is key to improving public health. Discuss in context of India’s Tuberculosis (TB) problem. https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/tuberculosis-elimination-strategy/#post-94072    

Q.4) The Cabinet has approved setting up of 15th Finance Commission recently. Discuss the mandate of the Finance Commission in India. What challenges lie ahead for the 15th FC in this tricky time of GST? https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-new-india-formula/#post-94061  

Q.3) The bugle for simultaneous elections to Parliament and all State Assemblies has time and again sounded in India under the banner of “one nation one election”. Critically discuss the reasons in support of and against the idea of simultaneous elections in a democratic country like India. Source:  https://www.civilsdaily.com/type/oped-snap/?utm_source=websidebar&utm_medium=cpc#post-93914  

Q.2) Despite representing 17.5% of the world’s population India lags far behind when it comes to conducting global clinical research. Discuss the reasons for low percentage of clinical trials in India? What steps have been taken by the government to promote clinical trials? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/innovation-ecosystem-in-india/#post-93819  

Q.1)  The Chabahar Port which has been inaugurated recently could bring India and its partners a new spring. In this regard, discuss the strategic, economic and political significance of Chabahar port. Also discuss in what context will India gain from this project? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/story/foreign-policy-watch-india-iran/#post-93837    

Q.7) It is commented that existing direct tax law in India is riddled with problems.  discuss how a single unified direct tax code will improve the situation? https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-towards-a-new-direct-tax-system/

Q.12) You are living with one of your friend who is known to you since childhood. Your friend is actively involved in political debates, while you don’t have that much interest in politics. One day, he starts discussing with you on some topic but you continue to do your work without taking any interest in… Continue reading 03 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | Question 12