Think, Learn & Perform (TLP) – UPSC GS Mains MINI TEST [Day 42] October 10, 2015 9 TLP Mains 2015 Archives Must Refer– Comprehensive Mains Strategy Weekly Plans Day 42 – TLP: GS Mains MINI TEST 1) India’s description as “an engine of the South” rests less on its emergence as a leader and more on the size of its footprints in the developing world. Critically comment. 2) The practice of putting up policies for public feedback is a good effort in enabling a consultative governance. Discuss. 3) Mining and deforestation are two sides of the same coin. Do you agree? Is it possible to ensure socio- economic development without adversely affecting the environment? Discus. 4) Comment on the viability of new-age diesel engines and the impact on Indian Consumers w.r.t the sophisticated software algorithms deployed to exhibit full emission control when subject to a pollution test. 5) Can family be a substitute to the party’s institutional mechanism to bring about a social transformation? Critically examine the dominance of ‘kin and clan’ politics practiced in India. 6) ) Is it a bad scenario for a nation trying to reinvent itself as a new knowledge hub despite being stuck at the fringes of the higher education scene? Discuss 7) As part of the government’s efforts to repeal obsolete laws and reform India’s legal system, the government has introduced The Appropriation Acts (Repeal) Bill, 2015. How far this will bring consitency in India’s legal system? Elaborate. 8) Using the optimal potential of rural employment to build water security is the most viable and long lasting strategy to impart resilience to Indian agriculture. Discuss. 9) Social and agro- forestry are the best tools for providing livelihood alternatives in rural areas and also maintaining carbon levels within sustainable limits. Critically comment. 10) The River Interlinking Project (RIP), if not suitably modified to Indian physiography and climate, is fraught with severe ecological hazards. In light of the given statement, analyse the pros and cons of RIP in India. 11) What are the disadvantages of sub-regionalism for the overall growth of SAARC nations? 12) How did Socrates establish the primacy of free thinking and moral courage in public life? What do you mean by ‘speaking truth to power’? 13) How does dilemma define our moral attitude? 14) To what extent does human dignity influence the idea of human rights? 15) Case Study For a dedicated peer group, Motivation & Quick updates, Join our official telegram channel – https://t.me/IASbabaOfficialAccount Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Explainer Videos, Strategy Sessions, Toppers Talks & many more… IAS UPSC Mains Questions 2015, TLP Mains IASbaba, UPSC Mains 2015 Related Posts : Creative Guidance: Book Review- The Dhammapada! Read More Protected: 1) India’s description as “an engine of the South” rests less on its emergence as a leader and more on the size of its footprints in the developing world. Critically comment. Read More Integrated Learning Programme – 2025MAINS PYQs MasteryTLP (Phase II) – ONLINE FREE InitiativeGurukul AdvancedGurukul Foundation 2025TLP Connect – 2025TLP (+) Plus – 2025Sociology Optional FC‘Mission ಸಂಕಲ್ಪ’TLP (+) Plus – 2024UPSC Toppers Recent Posts DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 17th July 2024 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 16th July 2024 UPSC Quiz – 2024 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 17th July 2024 IASbaba’s TLP 2024 (Phase 2): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – GS4 Questions [17th July, 2024] – Day 24 [UPSC 2024] MAINS PYQs Mastery – 45 Days Daily Answer Writing Challenge with Evaluation! UPSC Quiz – 2024 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16th July 2024 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC प्रारंभिक एवं मुख्य परीक्षा – 15th July 2024 IASbaba’s TLP 2024 (Phase 2): UPSC Mains Answer Writing – GS4 Questions [16th July, 2024] – Day 23 [Admissions Open] Sociology Optional – Foundation Course 2025 by Dr. Vamshi Krishna Sir DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 15th July 2024 Don’t lose out on any important Post and Update. Learn everyday with Experts!! Email Address Subscribe LETS GET SOCIAL!