UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 02-09-2017

1. “There is a strong regional bias in corporate investments in India that leads to regional inequalities.” Critically discuss while suggesting policy measures towards this.

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Category – GS-III- Investment models.

2. What do you understand by blue economy? How is it different from blue water economy with respect to maritime diplomacy? Explain.

IDSA| IE

Category – GS-II: International Relations

3. In a welfare state, the role of bureaucracy is crucial in service delivery. What are the issues that lead to faulty implementation? Also, suggest measures to ensure effective implementation.

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Category – GS-II: Role of civil services in a democracy

4. “Corruption in defence deals not only increase the cost of procurement, it also hampers the combat capabilities.” Discuss the steps taken by the government to deal with corruption in defence procurement. Also comment how indigenous defence manufacturing can help in this regard.

TOI | SCROLL | IE| The Hindu

Category – GS-II: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability

5. “No city can be a smart city without a solid waste management plan.” Critically analyze why the waste management policies are a failure. Also, suggest solutions for India’s garbage problem.

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