Daily Practice Sheet 17 June 2020

  • June 17, 2020
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
  • Category: DPS
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Daily Mapping

  • Galwan Valley
  • Aksai Chin
  • PongongTso

Daily Facts

  • India is world’s third biggest oil consuming nation.
  • Fuel demand had fallen to its lowest since 2007 as the government imposed a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
  • The demand, which had fallen by as much as 70 per cent, has since recovered after lockdown restrictions were eased beginning early May. 

 Daily Mains Mantra

GS 1: Society

  1. What are cooperatives? Discuss how can be an alternative institution to rebuild the economy and life millions of migrants returning to rural areas devastated by corona pandemic. [Reference: The Hindu]

GS 2: Polity

  1. Do you agree with the opinion that sedition law needs to be scrapped? Discuss in the light of sedition charges against media and citizens. [Reference: The Print, Indian Express]
  2. Critically discuss pros and cons of MPLAD scheme. [Reference: The Hindu]

GS: Governance

  1. Is it time for urban employment guarantee scheme? What lessons can be derived from MNREGA for urban areas. [Reference: Economic Times]

GS: International Relations

  1. Discuss the geo political and geo economic importance of South China Sea for India. [Reference: Indian Express]

GS 3: Economy

  1. Can Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds be an alternative of capital for Indian companies? [Reference: Livemint]
  2. What do you understand by deflation? Is India suffering from such situation? What are its possible implications? Suggest measures to tackle it. [Reference: Livemint]  

GS 3: Science and Tech

  1. What do you understand by immunity passport? How can it help in restarting the economy during pandemic? [Reference: Livemint]
  2. Explain various technologies put to use during corona pandemic to contain it? [Reference: Weforum, Livemint]

GS 4: Ethics

  1. What do you understand by hypocrisy? Are Indians educated elites hypocrite? [Reference: Hindustan Times, Hindustan Times, Scroll in]
  2. Who are whistleblowers? Why are they sometimes victimized? [Reference: Indian Express]
  3. What do you understand by civil service activism? Discuss various concerns regarding it. [Reference: Indian Express]
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