1) FATF group ‘blacklists’ Pakistan
https://upscexpress.com/2019/08/24/fatf-group-blacklists-pakistan/
2) Is the High Court’s power to issue writs wider than that of the Supreme Court of India? Examine. (10 marks)
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3) Can Pakistan get the ICJ to undo India’s decision on J&K’s special status?
https://upscexpress.com/2019/08/23/can-pakistan-get-the-icj-to-undo-indias-decision-on-jks-special-status/
4) What is Financial Inclusion? Why are the recently introduced Payments Banks being seen as a significant step towards financial inclusion? Explain. (10 marks)
5) Explained: Sikkim, from Chogyal rule to Indian state
https://upscexpress.com/2019/08/22/headline-explained-sikkim-from-chogyal-rule-to-indian-state/
6) Must UPSC Courses : Vision IAS
https://upscexpress.com/2019/08/22/must-upsc-courses-vision-ias/
7)There has been some criticism of the government’s plan to invest in high speed railway (HSR). Discuss the demerits and merits of HSR.
https://upscexpress.com/2019/08/21/there-has-been-some-criticism-of-the-governments-plan-to-invest-in-high-speed-railway-hsr-discuss-the-demerits-and-merits-of-hsr-2/
8) What is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? Explain its significance for India. (10 marks)
https://upscexpress.com/2019/08/17/what-is-the-shanghai-cooperation-organisation-explain-its-significance-for-india-10-marks/
9) National Policy on Biofuels – 2018 is a right step towards promoting biofuels in India. Enumerate the expected benefits of the promotion of usage of biofuels for the socio-economic development of India. (10 marks)
10) Explain the phenomenon of soil-liquefaction and its impact. (10 marks)
https://upscexpress.com/2019/08/19/explain-the-phenomenon-of-soil-liquefaction-and-its-impact-10-marks/
11) Explained: Madhya Pradesh may get a second House. Why do some states have Vidhan Parishads?
https://upscexpress.com/2019/08/18/explained-madhya-pradesh-may-get-a-second-house-why-do-some-states-have-vidhan-parishads/
12) Enumerate the main objectives of the Indian National movement up to 1905. (10 marks)
https://upscexpress.com/2019/08/18/enumerate-the-main-objectives-of-the-indian-national-movement-up-to-1905-10-marks/
13) Appointment of CDS will fill a void in India’s defence system Editorial 16th Aug’19 IndianExpress
https://upscexpress.com/2019/08/17/appointment-of-cds-will-fill-a-void-in-indias-defence-system-editorial-16th-aug19-indianexpress/
