Current Affairs Questions-Answers for October 2012–Descriptive Questions

Question- Answers for October 2012 will help IAS Aspirants as well as other exam aspirants in their preparation for IAS Main, State civil services and other competitive exams. While writing the answers one needs to understand the subject and a good knowledge of facts and figures. Candidates should do selective intensive study for IAS Main 2012.

1.  The 2nd India-Japan 2+2 dialogue was held in Tokyo, capital of Japan. Critically discuss the main features of this dialogue.

2.  India and Australia on 17 October 2012 announced the launch of nuclear negotiations for a Civil Nuclear Deal.  How India is going to benefit from Civil Nuclear Deal? Elaborate.

3.  The law commission of India recently supported passive euthanasia in its report submitted to the government. Explain the term passive euthanasia. How it is different from active euthanasia? Do you agree that it should be allowed in India?

4.  Land acquisition bill was cleared by a Group of Ministers on 16 October 2012. Comment on the salient features of the bill.

5.  Describe and discuss COP 11 held in Hyderabad, India. What was the conclusion of the summit? Do you agree that the summit was a failure?

6.  Express your views on FDI in retail sector? Do you think it is counterproductive to Indian economy? Support your answer with reasons.

7.  Write short notes on the following:
a) Humanoid Robot Baxter
b) New Earth size planet discovered in neighbouring solar system
c) Superhero mice developed to sniff out explosives
d) Gold Producing bacteria