PAPER-I (SECTION-II) CURRENT EVENT OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE
66 BPSC/ 2021
- Which organization launched the world’s first commercial rocket powered by biofuel ‘Stardust 1.0’? Explain in detail.
- Explain the 12th BRICS summit’s major emerging issues- partnership for global stability, shared security and innovative growth for the development.
- Examine the recent basic features and provisions of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana’ after the spread of COVID-19 pandemic with special reference to India.
- Discuss between the India-European (EU) Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement.
- Discuss about ‘Harit Bharat Sankalp’, a Mobile App, to promote environment protection and sustainability in India.
65 BPSC/ 2020
- Discuss the pattern of global spread of Covid-19 pandemic with reference to the international migration and trade.
- What are the variables of the World Happiness Report-2020? Give reasons why the Nordic countries are considered as the top ranking countries in the world.
- Examine the recent disasters like ‘Bushfire’ in Australia and ‘Amazon Burn’ in Brazil with their causes and impacts on local ecological and global atmospheric conditions.
- Explain the socio-economic and ecological implications of Covid-19 lockdown in India with examples.
- “With ‘Mission Shakti, India becomes the fourth largest space power in the world.” Discuss this statement.
64 BPSC/2019
- What is the major focus of UNDP Human Development Report, 2019? In what way does the analysis go beyond income, averages and present condition? Critically examine.
- Discuss the prospects of trade promotion between Afghanistan and India with the launching of New Export Route to and from India through Chabahar Port.
- Critically examine the key variables that support well-being as per the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
- Why does India has an open—door policy with Nepal and Bhutan as regards free movement of people between the two nations? Explain.
- Discuss the UAE’S invitation for India as a Guest of Honour to attend the OIC Foreign Ministers Meet as a signal change in geopolitical dynamics.
63 BPSC/2019
- Explain the BIMSTEC organization. Throw light on the outcomes of recently concluded Kathmandu Summit of BIMSTEC countries. Discuss the issues related to India’s interests, hopes and grievances.
- Critically examine the Rohingya Refugee Crisis. Describe the role of Myanmar, China, India and Bangladesh in evolution and resolution of the crisis. Throw light on the violation of Human Rights in context to Rohingya Refugees.
- What is the two plus two dialogue? Clear the two plus two dialogue between India and the USA in context to India and Iran bilateral relations.
- What do you know about NRC dispute? Illuminate the political intentions behind it. Discuss the international impacts of this issue also.
- Elucidate the international terrorism. How is the international community today trying to fight the menace of international terrorism? What is UNO’S contribution?
60-62 BPSC/2018
- Elucidate the Demonetisation Scheme. In your views, up to what extent it was successful or unsuccessful? What were its effects on the Liquor Ban Policy of the Bihar Government?
- Thoroughly explain the dispute between North Korea and America. Is United Nations playing an important role in resolving this dispute? If yes, how? And, if no, what are the underlying reasons? Give some suitable suggestions in resolving this issue.
- What is GST? What were the major reasons its ts introduction in India? What were the pros and cons of its implementation on India’s economy and its monetary policy?
- What do you understand by human rights? Throw light on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) by UNO. What were the major efforts made by the Bihar Government in fostering them in last decade?
56-59 BPSC/2016
- What do you understand by climate change? What reasons are attributed to climate change? What missions have been constituted under the National Action Plan on climate change formulated by the Government of India? What steps have been taken in this regard by the Bihar Government Discuss.
- In the absence of well-educated and organised local level governmerit system, Panchayats and Samitis have remained mainly political institutions and are not effective instrument.of governance Critically discuss.
- Pubic health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest?
- Terrorism activities and mutual distrust have clouded India-Pakistan relations. To what extent the use of soft power like sports and cultural exchange could help to generate goodwill between the two countries ? Discuss with suitable examples.
53-55 BPSC/2012
- Discuss political change in Bihar Polity from 1991.
- Examine main recommendations of 13 Finance Commission of the Govermment of India.
- Explain worsening position of the State Finances of Government of Bihar.
- Explain main agreements of World Trade Organization, Discuss Agreements on Agriculture in detail.
48-52 BPSC/2009
- What are the causes of environment pollution? Discuss the international efforts for protection of environment.
- Write down the impact of “Globalızation” on Indian society, polity and economy.
- Write an essay on India’s nuclear doctrine.
- Write notes on any two of the following:
- National Rural Employment Guaranted scheme
- Universal Declaration of Human Rjghts,
- The problem of Communalism in India.
47 BPSC/2007
- Write a critical note on the cause of and measures undertaken by the Govermment of India to çurb the rising perils of terrorism in India.
- Examine the imnpact of 73rd constitutional amendment on political awakening and empowerment of women at the grass root level with special reference to Bihar.
- Discuss the national and international perspectives of 123 Agreement (Indo-US, nuclear deal)
- Write notes on any two of the following:
- Right to Information Act-A Means to Transparent and Accountable Government
- Impact of Media on Indian life and culture
- Casteism in Indian Politics with special reference to Bihar.
46 BPSC/2005
- Critically examine the validity of the Naga Movementand discuss, the cause for its continuation till date.
- Give your comment on the Jail Administration in Bihar in the light of socio-political situation.
- What is the necessity of the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad Bus Service and the Khokrapar-Munabao Rail Link? How will these proposals succeed in improving the relations between India and Pakistan?
- Discuss the claims of India for its permanent membersliip in the security council of the U.N.O.
45 BPSC/2002
- Discuss the various efforts made to control the terrorism by International communities and explain the impact on countries supporting terrorism.
- What is the New Disinvestment Policy of india and how will it influence the Indian economy in future Discuss.
- Discuss the recent election reform verdicts of the Supreme Court and the Election Commission. How will they influence the Indian Politics in future? Expläin.
- Discuss the main decisions taken by ‘G-8″ countries in their recent summit – talk. How will these decision be useful for economic development of African countries?
44 BPSC/2002
- Discuss various peace approaches in Western Asia and explain the reasons of their failure.
- Discuss the impact of the terrorist attack on Indian parliament and examine the security arrangement made thereafter.
- Discuss the role of India in World affairs after the terrorist attack on World Trade Centre (W.TC.).
- In the present context, discuss the political relations between Indian and Afghanistan.
43 BPSC/2001
- Explain Globalization and its impact on Indian sconomy.
- Indo-US relations have changed in recent years. Comment.
- Write an essay on the recent killings in Nepal. Will the event affect Indo-Nepalese reltions?
- The Tehelka episode has exposed corruption in Indian life, How to prevent such corruption?
42 BPSC/1999
- Communalism is the greatest threat to Indian society today. Discuss
- Write a critique of the caste politics in Bihar.
- Indo-Pakistan relations have deteriorated in recent years. Do you agree?
- Write short notes on any five of the following:
- The recent Anglo-American bombing of Iraq.
- The Ganga Purification Plan
- The Kosovo Crisis,
- Tackling the AIDS menace
- The Taliban
- US sanctions against India,
- The Antarctica Expedition,
- The Y2 Phobia,
41 BPSC/1997
- Write a short essay on the pence – talks in West Asia, underlining the major irriitants in the process.
- Analyze the cause responsible for the growth of regionalism in post-Independence India.
- Discuss the causes of violence in rural Bihar.
- Write short notes on any five of the following:
- Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty,
- Cloning
- Gujral Doctrine
- Male Summit, 1997,
- Parliamentary polls in Britain, 1997,
- Hostage Crisis in Peru
- Indo -Bangladesh river Water Treaty,
- Contribution of Indian satellites in the development of the country.
40 BPSC/1995
- Analyze the implications of recent Nuclear test by France and China.
- State the main recommemdations of Vohra Committee for the resolution of the problem of Criminalization of politics in India.
- Examine the position of the Chief Election Commissioner in a multi-member Election Commission state your view regarding Photo Identity Card.
- Discuss the present position of the Indo-Nepal relations. What are the basic points of dispute detween the two countries.
39 BPSC/1993
- Write a note on Supreme Court’s latest judgment given by the former chief justice Mr. M.N. Venkatachalaih on the controversy of Babri Masjid – Ram Janam Bhoomi issue.
- Describe the cases of smuggling of Uiranium at national and intemational level and its repercussion.
- How far do you agree that the recent Palestinian Israel accord will bring lasting peace in West Asia?
- Write a critical note in favour and against of increasing violence and nugityn Indian cinema and the role of censorship.
- Discuss the achievements of the Charvaha Vidhayalayas imparting education to the people in Bihar.
