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3. A soldier was rescued from an avalanche in the Siachen region recently. What causes an avalanche? What sort of precautionary measures should be taken in regions that are prone to this disaster? Discuss.
2. The policy of disinvestment has been revived to an extent recently. Why such policy change has been adopted by the government? Is disinvestment a good policy? Critically examine.
1. Intelligence agencies play a vital role in securing the territory of India from terrorism, drug trafficking and illegal arms trade. However, recent attack in Pathankot has exposed the weakness of Indian intelligence apparatus. What reasons would you attribute for the current state of affairs? What corrective measures can be taken? Discuss.
IASbaba’s TLP 2016 [8th February]: UPSC Mains GS Questions [HOT]: Synopsis
IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs – 9th February, 2016
The Big Picture – Smart Cities Project: How has it Shaped up?
The Big Picture – 10 years of MGNREGA: How Successful?
IASbaba Press Information Bureau (PIB)- 1st Feb to 7th Feb, 2016
IASbaba’s TLP 2016 [9th February]: UPSC Mains GS Questions [HOT]
3. The best model of financing smart cities in India is self financing wherein cities generate their own capital to create assets and public infrastructure. Discuss the viability of this model for Indian cities.
2. There has been a recent trend of reviving the legacy of national leaders who took part in India’s freedom struggle. What does this trend denote? Do you think leaders like Subhash Chandra Bose have been given due credit and recognition in history? Analyse. (Note: The question attempts to examine your ability to handle sensitive questions being asked by UPSC)
1. Subsidies are not only regressive but also cause misallocation of resources. How far recent initiatives taken by the government in this regard would address the issue? Are these steps sufficient? Critically examine.
IASbaba’s TLP 2016 [6th February]: UPSC Mains GS Questions [HOT]: Synopsis
IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs – 8th February, 2016
IASbaba Monthly Magazine- JANUARY 2016
IASbaba’s TLP 2016 [8th February]: UPSC Mains GS Questions [HOT]
3. Make in India must pave way for indigenization of defense and space technology in order to bring India on the forefront of global production and supply chain. Evaluate the potential of Make in India campaign in this regard.
2. How do you reconcile the idea of distributive justice and the policy of reservations? What is your take on the ongoing debate whether reservations should be scrapped? Critically discuss.
1. With overlapping and sometimes even conflicting interests and mandates, local governing bodies in Indian cities portray a messy picture. What course corrections would you suggest in order to improve local governance and public service delivery in cities?
IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs – 6th February, 2016

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