Daily Answer Writing Challenge for IAS Mains General Studies (14 May 2016)

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General Studies - I "Syllabus Topic – History of Pre-Independence India"

1. In December 1919, Mahmood-ul-Hasan gave the fatwa of “tark-e-mawalat (boycott of goods)” to boycott every English product. This was one of the effective instruments against the colonial rulers which later even Mahatma Gandhi adopted. Explain.

• Source: The Hindu

General Studies - II "Syllabus Topic – Polity”

2. The challenge to the validity of Section 499 and 500 of the IPC was undoubtedly the biggest free speech issue to have arisen in recent times. Comment.

• Source: The Hindu

General Studies - III "Syllabus Topic – Economy"

3. The Indian economy is currently passing through a phase of relatively slow growth. Discuss.

• Source: The Hindu

General Studies - IV "Syllabus Topic – Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration "

4. [M]y administration is committed to a leadership role on the issue of climate change. (George W. Bush). Examine the statement in present context.

• Source: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude for Civil Services Examination By P. N. Roy Chowdhury, G. Subba Rao

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