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Q1. India recently became the 43rd Member of Australia Group. What is Australia Group and how this membership is significant for India. (250 Words)
Q2. What is the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicles Agreement? How this agreement can b beneficial for North East India. (250 Words)
Q3. Maharashtra becomes first state to unveil Public Cloud Policy. What is cloud storage and what are the benefits of such policy. (150 Words)
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Q1. Explain the procedure for appointment of Judges in Supreme Court. (250 Words)
Q2. Discuss how Aadhar poses potential threat to private and very sensitive data of individual citizens. Discuss the steps need to be taken to address various concerns related to it. (250 Words)
Q3. Entrepreneurship can curb youth unemployment to a large extent. Discuss the role of Government in promoting entrepreneurship in India. (250 Words)
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Q1. In the recently published Global Hunger Index 2017, India was ranked 100. Discuss the reasons behind this dismal state and also mention the steps Government has taken to improve the scenario. (250 Words)
Q2. Explain the distress situation of most of Indian farmers. What are the steps taken recently by the Govt in this regard? (250 Words)
Q3. Discuss why Bitcoins and other crypto-currencies are rapidly gaining popularity in recent time. Why Indian Govt and RBI are concerned and skeptical of this event? (250 Words)
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Q1. Recent electoral trends suggest that India is becoming a virtual one-party state. Discuss the positives and negatives of Single party state rule. (250 Words)
Q2. What is Net Neutrality? Discuss why TRAI is backing it and how it will affect users. (250 Words)
Q3. Indian govt has put a high stake in renewable energy. Can renewable energy make India energy secure? (250 Words)
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Q1. Discuss the significant provisions of the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana to make electricity accessible to every household by 2018. Also mention the various issues in achieving the goal. (250 Words)
Q2. What were the Thuggee in India? Critically examine the Criminal Tribes Act 1871. (250 Words)
Q3. In the light of recent trade talk failure, is WTO heading for the same fate as of it’s predecessor, GATT? (250 Words)
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Essays are an integral part of APSC CC(Mains) Exam as Essay is a separate Paper in itself. One Essay of 250 marks to be written in 3 hours.
As per the new APSC Mains Exam rule, the essay paper of 250 marks to be completed in 3 hours, plays a very important role. To be written in the medium or language of the candidate’s choice. Candidate is required to write an essay on a specific topic.
Important Tips to Write Essay in APSC Mains Exam
1. Choose Topic(s) wisely
Read all the topics thoroughly. You should choose the topic you know most about. If possible, try to avoid conflicting, sensitive and provocative topics. It is bit tough to do justice to the topic and trying to be neutral, without flowing with emotions and personal bias.
2. Brainstorming
Once you have selected the topic, give yourself sometime (may be 5 minutes) to bring in every relevant points you have read or heard about the topic. Write this points in rough (with Pencil) so that you don’t forget to put these in, while writing the essay.
Even while writing the essay, if any important point comes to your mind, write it immediately in rough space and use it in appropriate place.
3. Structure
Once you have the rough points in hand, start writing the essay following a logical flow or structure.
Introduction of the topic
Historical Background
Main Topic issue
Current scenario, any recent issue related to the topic
Pros and Cons of the issue
Way Ahead/ Suggested measures to improve the scenario
Brief Conclusion
4. Additional advantages ( Write only if only you know exactly )
Mention any figures or number ( if you remember )
Relevant quotes by famous personalities.
Relevant government schemes and policies.
Any recent judgement(s)
Bureaucratic attitude must be visible in the essay.
Try to give a balanced picture.
Take a diplomatic stand.
Avoid writing unrealistic solutions.
Be respectful toward the opposite views also.
What NOT TO WRITE in Essay
Don’t resort to name-calling.
Don’t get too political.
Don’t get too personal.
Don’t express extreme views.
Don’t present problems only, try to provide possible solutions too.
Don’t criticise the government excessively. ( You are not a THE HINDU Columnist!!)
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Q1. Wassenaar Arrangement recently admits India as Its 42nd Member. What is this Wassenar arrangement? How does this membership benefits India? (250 Words)
Q2. What is China Pakistan Economic Corridor? What are the concerns India have with it? Also discuss the steps India should take to deal with it.
(250 Words)
Q3. How do agricultural subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? (250 Words)
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As per the new APSC Mains Exam rule, the essay paper of 250 marks to be completed in 3 hours, plays a very important role. To be written in the medium or language of the candidate’s choice. Candidate is required to write an essay on a specific topic.
SUGGESTED Essay Topics for APSC Mains Exam 2020
Group A
Jobless growth in India
Cooperative federalism in India
Cashless Indian economy
Can capitalism bring inclusive growth?
Protection of ecology and environment is essential for sustained economic development
The deteriorating health care system in India
Lower quality of higher/technical education in India
Aadhar Card – Usefulness/potential threat
India’s Act East policy
India’s Renewable Energy Targets
NPA issue in India
Social media – a enabler or a spoiler
Group B
Prospect of Organic farming in North Eastern region
Citizenship issue/NRC
Immigration in Assam/North east
Threat to ethnic identity of native population
Promotion of culture of Assam
Flood menace of Assam
Improvement of School education in Assam
AFSPA Act – needed legislation or a misused power
ANALYSIS of Previous Years Essay Questions
Year 2002 – 100 Marks
Free thinking
Science in everyday life
International Terrorism
Literature and life
Year 2006 – 100 Marks
The Role of Media in Indian democratic polity
Regional Literature and Cultural integration in India
Whither Indian agriculture?
Global terrorism and what it means to India
Politics and personal character
Year 2011 – 100 Marks
India today and what you want Her to be tomorrow
Liberty versus Responsibility of citizens in Democracy
Generation Next and Generation Before – Conflict and Cooperation between the two
Your idea of a scientific soceity
Death of the Book in the Digital Age of mass production
Recent Years Questions
Two Essay 50×2 =100 (400-500 words)
Three choices in each groups
Year
Group A (50 Marks)
Group B (50 Marks)
2013-14
Culture and society
What ails Indian Sports
More Governance, Less governance : an agenda for Economic regeneration of India
Cultural heritage of Assam
The prospect of eco-tourism in Assam
Identity Politics in North-East – it’s cause and consequences
2015
Development imbalance in different regions of India and the role of governance as a corrective measure
Indian Secularism and Religious Conversion
Sports as a career choice
Bio-diversity of North-East India and its commercial viability
Rhino Poaching : Is there a solution?
Fairs and Festivals of Assam
2016
Role of Mass Media in transforming the society
State of the Indian Railways and the proposal for introduction of Bullet Trains
Political emancipation of women
India’s Look East Policy and the North-east:
Challenges and Opportunity
Industrialization in Assam: Problems and Prospects
The diversified important traditional festivals of Assam
2018
Advertising: its role, uses and abuses
Population concerns in India: Shifting trends, policies and programmes
India’s Foreign Policy in changing Global Mileu
Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 and its impact
River Transport in Assam – Problems and Prospects
Urbanization and it’s effects on ecology, environment and society in Assam
APSC Mains Questions – Set XIII [ 04-10 Dec.2017 ]
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Q1. What is stubble burning and mention its negative effect on the environment. Suggest some measures to stop this practice. (250 Words)
Q2. Assam is lagging behind most of the Indian states in important socio-economic development parameters. Discuss the main causes/reasons for this dismal situation of Assam. (250 Words)
Q3. ‘Collapse of WTO talks makes regional, bilateral pacts more attractive’. Discuss. (250 Words)
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APSC Mains Questions – Set XII [ 27 Nov.-03 Dec.2017 ]
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Q1. What a short note on the proposed National Court of Appeal, highlighting the potential pros and cons associated with it. (250 Words)
Q2. India to have a strong and peaceful ties with Bangladesh & Myanmar is a pre-requisite for a stable and developed North East India. Discuss. (250 Words)
Q3. Mention the salient features of the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016. (150 Words)
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