Current Affairs Questions for UPSC General Studies [Mains] – 4 January, 2018

1. Discuss the objectives and major achievements of TRAFFIC (the wildlife trade monitoring network) over last few years. [The Hindu]

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

2. What are the flaws in the existing laws for pesticide management in the country? Discuss in the light of proposed Pesticide Management Bill 2017. [Indian Express]

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

3. Differentiate between asteroids and minor planets. While enumerating three minor planets, discuss their significance. [The Hindu]

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   Category:GS-I -Important Geophysical Phenomena Such As Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity, Cyclone Etc.

4. Examine the key provisions of Electoral Bond Scheme. To what extent is it committed to maintain transparency in political funding? Argue. [GKToday | THBL]

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   Category:GS-II: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.

5. Discuss the potential of progress in genomics and bioinformatics towards better healthcare in India. [The Hindu]

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   Category:GS-III- Science and Technology – developments and their applications and effects in everyday life

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