UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: October 3, 2017

1. Do you agree with the view that betting in Cricket should be legalized in India? What are the issues and Challenges with the legalization of betting? Examine.

Indian Express | Hindustan Times

Category – GS-II: Governance & Public Administration

2. With appropriate examples of each, explain how the fiscal and monetary stimuli help to boost a sluggish economy.

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Category – GS-III: Indian Economy & Development

3. “To achieve the objective of electricity for all, India not only need reliable and affordable electricity supply but also need to upgrade the health of discoms.” Discuss.

The Hindu | Indian Express

Category – GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc.

4. Harmful pesticides are one of the major reasons behind farmer’s deaths. Critically discuss the provisions of Pesticide Management Bill in this context.

TOI | Business Today

Category – GS-III- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

5. Make a critical assessment of the economic situation in current times in India. What short term and long term measures would you suggest to address the situation? Discuss.

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Category – GS-III: Indian Economy & Development