Q.6) What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes(STs)? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/introduction-backward-classes-laws-for-the-development-and-betterment-of-vulnerable-sections-constitutional-provisions-for-vulnerable-sections-constitutional-provisions-for-the/    

Q.5) What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/important-international-economic-organizations/    

Q.3) The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyze India’s energy policy cooperation with West Asian Countries. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/india-west-asia/    

Q.1) Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/civil-service-accountability-and-challenges-benefits-of-an-independent-permanent-and-impartial-civil-service/ https://www.civilsdaily.com/reforms-needed-in-civil-services-2nd-arc-report-and-other-committee-recommendations/  

How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years? (UPSC MAINS 2017)

‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’. Discuss. (UPSC MAINS 2017)

Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. (UPSC MAINS 2017)

The local self-government system in India has not proved to be an effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation. (UPSC MAINS)

Account for the failure of the manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports rather than capital-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports. (UPSC MAINS 2017)

‘Climate Change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change? (UPSC MAINS 2017)

How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers? (UPSC 2017 MAINS)

The north-eastern region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyze the major reasons for the survival of armed insurgency in this region. (UPSC 2017 mains)

Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including leukemia, Thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments? (UPSC 2017 mains)  

Q.12) Election Commission has announced general election and model Code of Conduct has come into force. You are sub divisional magistrate and returning officer of an assembly constituency. A candidate belonging to a political party has been permitted by you to hold a meeting at 12 A.M. to a public place. Suddenly you get a… Continue reading 29 Oct 2017 | Target Mains | Question 12

Q.11) What do you mean by international ethics? Why it has become so relevant in present times?

  Q.10) The recently launched Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sampada (PMKS) Yojana aims to revive the food processing sector. What are the problems that food processing sector in Indian suffers from? What measures should be adopted by government to tap the potential of this sector? https://thewire.in/188986/policy-flip-flops-pms-food-processing-investment-scheme-make-non-starter/  

Q.9) India’s ailing banks need more than a bailout. Will the government’s recapitalisation plan leave Indian banks stronger and more sustainable? Analyse. http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/vqERvKH35xW19fes3F8mCK/Indias-ailing-banks-need-more-than-a-bailout.html http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/a-bold-step-in-bank-reform/article19928407.ece