Q.1) An interesting event which is happening in last few years is Russia and China’s continued attempts to frame global and regional politics through a similar lens, and the growing divergences between India and them. In the light of the above statement, Discuss the Challenges facing the RIC and steps required to address these challenges.… Continue reading 17 Dec 2017 | Target Mains | Question 1

Q.2) With violence decreasing and the knowledge economy growing, society is making progress towards gender equality. But there’s a long way to go, and the law plays an important role in shaping the way women are viewed. In the light of the above statement discuss some of the gender discriminatory laws in India. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-gender-based-laws-a-double-edged-sword/  

Q.4) Critically discuss the salient features of the Financial Resolution and deposit insurance bill? Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-perils-of-going-cashless/ https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-bail-in-doubts-on-financial-resolution-legislation/  

Q.3) The World inequality report 2018 highlighted that Income inequality in India has worsened over the past three-and-a-half decades. Discuss the reasons behind this phenomenon and steps needed to improve the situation. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/income-inequality-in-india-worsens-but-slower-than-russia-and-china-report/    

Q.5) What do you mean by E-cigarettes? Discuss the rationale behind its use and key concerns associated with it. Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/maharashtra-fda-approaches-law-and-judiciary-dept-over-ban-on-e-cigarettes/  

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