Daily Practice Sheet 4 August 2022

Daily Practice Sheet

4 August 2022

Daily Mains Mantra

GS 2: Polity

1. Discuss the need to review the issue of freebies? Why are they so controversial? [Reference: Indian Express]
2. Can model manifesto by EC solve the freebies issue? [Reference: Indian Express]

GS 2: IR

1. India doesn’t’ have a ‘clear-cut’ policy on Indian diaspora. [Reference: Indian Express, India Times]
2. What do you understand by diaspora diplomacy? Critically assess its potential to serve India’s interest.

GS 3: Economy

1. Labour force participation of Indian women is dropping precariously? Give reasons. Suggest policy measures to improve. [Reference: Business Line]

GS 3: Security

1. Why has India been pushing for the UN members to adopt a Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism? Discuss the various hurdles it faces. [Reference: The Hindu]
2. What are the linkages between terrorism and organized crime and how are they relevant in the Indian context?
3. What do you understand by terrorism? Discuss the reasons behind this.

GS 3: Environment

1. Analyse India’s progress in achieving Climate pledge to the Paris Agreement. Discuss the recent update to the pledge. [Reference: DownToEarth]

GS 4: Ethics

1. Discuss the ethical issues involved in doping. [Reference: India Times]