Current Affairs Strategist Program 2020

Weekly Test 7
Answer Writing Practice 4
Time Allowed: 1-hour Max Marks: 80
Name:
Test Date:
UPSC Roll Number:
Email Address:
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Syllabus: Booklets (Aug Part 1 to 6) and Weekly newspaper Reading
Instructions:
1. The question paper consists of 6 questions
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Kindly follow the word limit for each question
4. Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the admission Certificate,
which must be stated clearly on the cover of the booklet in the space provided.
5. Content of the answer is more important than its length.
6. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-Cum-Answer Booklet
must be clearly struck off.
7. All parts of the question should be written at one place itself.
8. Write the test in the exam atmosphere.

Q.No. Marks

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q5

Q6
Que.1 How does Gravitational lensing contribute towards better understanding of
our solar system? (150 words, 10 marks)

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Que.2 Which are the important security forces under Ministry of Home Affairs? What
are their mandates? [10 marks, 150 words]

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Que.3
Discuss the key significances and challenges of Small Ruminant Sector in India.
[15 marks, 250 words]

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Que.4 Discuss the key socio-economic factors in India which prevents women’s
participation in workforce. Why is increasing female participation in workforce
so important? [15 marks, 250 words]

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Que.5 Critically analyze the provisions of Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017.
According to you, how effective have these been in ensuring welfare for both
mother and the child? Give reasons. [15 marks, 250 words]

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Que.6 "Russia's Far East is emerging as another pillar of India-Russia Cooperation"
Comment [15 marks, 250 words]

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