UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 19-09-2017

1. Why is that despite numerous benefits, the organic farming is not a priority in India? Discuss the issues and challenges. [Answer]

Financial Express

Category – GS-III: Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints

2. While elucidating the key events, discuss the significance of the Great October Socialist Revolution of 1917. [Answer]

Daily Pioneer | GKToday

Category – GS-I: Modern World History

3. While underlining the role of technology in border management, discuss the objectives and contours of Comprehensive Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS). [Answer]

ET

Category – GS-III- Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.

4. Do you agree with the argument that the Anti-defection law violates the right to free speech? Highlight the key issues related to law and suggest reforms. [Answer]

ET | GKToday | The Hindu

Category – GS-II: Indian Constitution & Polity

5. What is a Fugitive Economic Offender? Outline the objectives and rationale of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2017 despite of presence of several laws on economic offenders in place. [Click Here to Answer]

ET

Category – GS-III: Indian Economy & Development