Page-4 of UPSC Questions
Comment on the renewed focus to strengthen India-USA ties? What are the challenges and opportunities?
The India-US Economic and Financial Partnership just conducted its ninth ministerial summit. The improvement of the global supply chain is something that both the US and India are interested in. Some nations such as China have exploited trade as a ..
Topics: GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations
Critically examine the rationale behind the recent order from the Punjab government to ban songs that glorify weapons and violence.
To address the issue of gun culture in the state, the Punjabi government recently approved an order banning the public exhibition of guns, including on social media, as well as songs that celebrate violence and weaponry. Gun culture in Punjab: ..
Topics: GS-I : Salient Features of Indian Society, Diversity of India • GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in Various Sectors
Discuss the issue of technology-facilitated abuse. How can India ensure a safe digital space for its women?
Online communication increases information production and dissemination, allowing people to establish more worthwhile connections. But these connections might potentially put them in danger, especially in the case of women. Technology-facilitated abuse: Online leaks of young women’s private images are ..
Topics: GS-I: Role of Women and Women's Organization
In view of the recent invasion of Ukraine, how has Russia’s position in Asia changed? How are its actions altering Asian geopolitics?
The “season of summits” in Asia is being skipped by the Russian President. The fallout from his aggressiveness toward Ukraine will undoubtedly alter Asian geopolitics. Consequences for Asia: The relationship between Russia, China, and the US will be significantly ..
Topics: GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations
In light of the upcoming Global Mining Summit in Kolkata, comment on the state of mining sector regulation in India. Is deregulation the way ahead?
The Global Mining Summit, which is India’s premier gathering for the mining sector, was held in Kolkata in November 2022. For the first occasion since 2018, delegates from India and the rest of the globe physically assembled to debate ambitious ..
Topics: GS-III: Mobilization of Resources • GS-III: Economic Growth Development
What are the pros and cons of launching polymer banknotes? Which countries are issuing such currencies?
Various forms of currency have been tried out throughout the globe. One such initiative has focused on polymer banknotes produced from biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) sheets, which enable the insertion of significantly more secure features such as metameric ink. ..