Think, Learn & Perform (TLP) – UPSC GS Mains [Day 93] December 3, 2015 1 Think and Learn, TLP Mains 2015, UPSC, UPSC Mains- Think and Learn-2015 Archives Must Refer– Comprehensive Mains Strategy Weekly Plans Password- TLP2015 Click on the links and then answer on respective questions! Day 93 – HOT 1. The land boundary agreement concluded between India and Bangladesh will go a long way in addressing the issues of border security, illegal migration and drugs and arms trafficking. Do you agree? Also discuss the significance of this agreement in bringing about development to the states adjoining Bangladesh. 2.The present draft of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill has seen intense public and parliamentary debate. What are the contentious provisions of this bill? Discuss the ways in which consumer protection and welfare can be promoted in the real estate sector. 3. The demand for criminalizing marital rape has come from various social quarters, notably women activists. It is often argued however, that the institution of marriage is so sacred and sacrosanct to the Indian society that the decision to criminalize marital rape can be counterproductive and it won’t make much of a difference. What do you think? Discuss. 4. Issues pertaining to governance, funding, institutional oversight and sustainability are the major stumbling blocks in the path of creating 100 smart cities. What are these issues? Discuss. Also suggest ways that can truly impart smartness to the urban landscape in India. 5. There are several irritants in Indo-China relations that include the ongoing border dispute, China’s role in Pakistan, Indian role in the Pacific etc. However, the evolution of Indo-China relations in the past few years has shown how economy can deal with politics. What do you understand by this statement? Elucidate. IAS UPSC Mains Questions 2015, TLP Mains IASbaba, UPSC Mains 2015 Related Posts : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs – 2nd December, 2015 Read More Protected: 1. The land boundary agreement concluded between India and Bangladesh will go a long way in addressing the issues of border security, illegal migration and drugs and arms trafficking. Do you agree? Also discuss the significance of this agreement in bringing about development to the states adjoining Bangladesh. Read More TLPILP 2026Gurukul AdvancedTLP ConnectMains Exclusive ProgrammeSankalp – 2025लक्ष्य – 2026Gurukul FoundationSubscribe For Email Updates Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address Subscribe Recent Posts Day 29 – Q. 5. In recent times, the rise of digital surveillance and data misuse poses serious ethical challenges. How should public institutions balance national security, privacy rights, and transparency in this context? (150 words, 10 marks) Day 29 – Q. 4. Administrative discretion is necessary for effective governance, but it can also lead to ethical lapses. Discuss the ethical concerns associated with excessive discretion in public administration with suitable examples. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 29 – Q. 3. Discuss the relevance of Rabindranath Tagore’s philosophical and ethical vision in addressing the moral and cultural challenges of contemporary society. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 29 – Q. 2. “The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates. What do you understand by this quote? Discuss its relevance in the context of self-awareness and ethical conduct in public life. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 29 – Q. 1. “It is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong.” – Jeremy Bentham. What do you understand by the above quote? Bring out its significance in the context of public policy making. (150 words, 10 marks) IASbaba’s Think Learn Perform (TLP – Phase 1) 2025 – UPSC Mains Answer Questions [6th July, 2025] – Day 28 Day 28 – Write any one of the following essays in 1000-1200 words. (125 marks) DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS हिन्दी | UPSC प्रारंभिक एवं मुख्य परीक्षा – 4th July 2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 5th July – 2025 UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 5th July 2025