IASbaba’s Current Affairs Focus (CAF) Mains 2017: Day 8 IASbaba October 12, 2017 0 Uncategorized IASbaba’s Current Affairs Focus (CAF) Mains 2017: Day 8 Archives 1. Radicalisation of youth has become a grave security challenge for India. The notion that only poverty, unemployment and alienation push the youth towards extremism has been busted with many affluent, educated and mainstream young getting inclined towards radical ideas. This requires a well calibrated approach to address the challenge of radicalisation. Do you agree? Substantiate. 2. India has become a soft target for external state and non state actors with repeated attacks, incursions and intrusions witnessed in the recent past. Moreover, on the domestic front also, left wing extremism and communal tension have posed serious security threats. In this scenario, don’t you think India should have a National Security Doctrine? Critically examine. 3. What is ‘SAMADHAN’? Why was it launched? Examine its features and suitability in the present context. 4. The government has taken many steps to harness digital revolution to bring about socio-economic changes. However, the revolution is accompanied by multiple cyber security threats. In this scenario it becomes critical to secure the cyber ecosystem with greater caution and effect. Elucidate. Should India accept the Budapest convention? Critically examine. 5. Examine the ongoing turmoil in the Kashmir region. Does it pose a security threat to India. Also give your views and suggestions to address it. Related Posts : IASbaba’s MINDMAP : Issue – Section 498A Read More 2. India has become a soft target for external state and non state actors with repeated attacks, incursions and intrusions witnessed in the recent past. Moreover, on the domestic front also, left wing extremism and communal tension have posed serious security threats. In this scenario, don’t you think India should have a National Security Doctrine? Critically examine 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 25 – Q. 5. “Efficient logistics is the backbone of economic competitiveness.” Examine the current challenges in India’s logistics sector and evaluate the significance of the PM Gati Shakti scheme and National Logistics Policy in overcoming them. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 25 – Q. 4. “India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is an attempt to transform the manufacturing ecosystem and reduce import dependence.” Discuss the rationale behind the PLI scheme and critically analyze its impact on industrial growth, innovation, and job creation. (250 words, 15 marks) Day 25 – Q. 3. “India’s renewable energy ambitions are high, but implementation faces multiple hurdles.” Critically assess India’s progress in the sector and outline key challenges that need urgent policy focus. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 25 – Q. 2. “Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) have been promoted as a viable model to modernize Indian Railways.” Evaluate the potential and limitations of PPP in railway station redevelopment and infrastructure upgradation. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 25 – Q. 1. “MSMEs are key to employment generation and inclusive growth yet face persistent structural challenges.” Discuss the major bottlenecks faced by MSMEs in India and examine the effectiveness of recent policy interventions aimed at addressing them. (150 words, 10 marks) DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS हिन्दी | UPSC प्रारंभिक एवं मुख्य परीक्षा – 2nd July 2025 UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2nd July 2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 2nd July – 2025 IASbaba’s Think Learn Perform (TLP – Phase 1) 2025 – UPSC Mains Answer Questions [2nd July, 2025] – Day 24 Day 24 – Q. 5. The food processing sector plays a critical role in enhancing farmer incomes and reducing post-harvest losses. Elaborate on its significance and examine the major upstream and downstream challenges in developing an efficient supply chain ecosystem. (250 words, 15 marks)