General Awareness ยท Social Science

Contemporary Indian Issues

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Contemporary Indian issues encompass the diverse socio-economic and political challenges currently facing the country. Topics include agricultural struggles, implementation of acts like the RTI, export challenges, and public service distribution. Answering these questions helps build analytical skills required for descriptive and preliminary exams.

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Contemporary Indian Issues Questions

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by the Indian Theatre Archives?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of space

  3. Lack of staff

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above
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Explanation

The Indian Theatre Archives faces a number of challenges, including lack of funding, lack of space, and lack of staff.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by the Indian Theatre Archives in promoting Indian theatre and culture?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of space

  3. Lack of staff

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above
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Explanation

The Indian Theatre Archives faces a number of challenges in promoting Indian theatre and culture, including lack of funding, lack of space, and lack of staff.

Multiple choice

What are some challenges associated with the digital preservation and archiving of Indian literature?

  1. Copyright issues

  2. Lack of resources and infrastructure

  3. Technological obsolescence

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Challenges in the digital preservation and archiving of Indian literature include copyright issues, lack of resources and infrastructure, technological obsolescence, and the need for specialized skills and expertise.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by educational boards in India?

  1. Lack of resources and funding.

  2. Political interference.

  3. Outdated curriculum and textbooks.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

Educational boards in India face a number of challenges, including lack of resources and funding, political interference, and outdated curriculum and textbooks.

Multiple choice

What is the main challenge faced by Indian manufacturers in exporting their products?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. High cost of raw materials

  3. Lack of access to finance

  4. Competition from foreign manufacturers
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Explanation

The main challenge faced by Indian manufacturers in exporting their products is the lack of infrastructure, which makes it difficult to transport goods to ports and airports.

Multiple choice

What is the main challenge faced by Indian manufacturers in competing with foreign manufacturers?

  1. Lack of technology

  2. High cost of production

  3. Lack of access to finance

  4. Competition from domestic manufacturers
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Explanation

The main challenge faced by Indian manufacturers in competing with foreign manufacturers is the lack of technology, which makes it difficult for them to produce goods that are competitive in terms of quality and price.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges facing federalism in India?

  1. Linguistic diversity.

  2. Regional disparities.

  3. Caste and religious divisions.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

Federalism in India faces a number of challenges, including linguistic diversity, regional disparities, and caste and religious divisions.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by Kathakali in the modern era?

  1. Declining interest among younger generations

  2. Lack of financial support

  3. Competition from other forms of entertainment

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Kathakali faces challenges such as declining interest among younger generations, lack of financial support, and competition from other forms of entertainment.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced in language revitalization efforts in India?

  1. Lack of government support

  2. Negative attitudes towards minority languages

  3. Limited resources for language documentation and education

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Language revitalization efforts in India face various challenges, including lack of government support, negative attitudes towards minority languages, and limited resources for language documentation and education.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key challenge faced by the Government of India in implementing its Trade Policy?

  1. Protectionist policies of other countries

  2. Fluctuations in global commodity prices

  3. Lack of adequate infrastructure

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Government of India faces several challenges in implementing its Trade Policy, including protectionist policies of other countries, fluctuations in global commodity prices, and lack of adequate infrastructure.

Multiple choice

What is one of the biggest challenges facing the Indian computing industry?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. Shortage of skilled IT professionals

  3. Cybersecurity threats

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are major challenges facing the Indian computing industry. Lack of infrastructure, such as reliable internet connectivity and data centers, is a major impediment to the growth of the industry. Shortage of skilled IT professionals is another major challenge, as the demand for skilled workers far exceeds the supply. Cybersecurity threats are also a major concern, as the increasing adoption of technology has made organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges that India needs to overcome in order to become a leader in the global computing industry?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. Shortage of skilled workers

  3. Cybersecurity threats

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are challenges that India needs to overcome in order to become a leader in the global computing industry. Lack of infrastructure, such as reliable internet connectivity and data centers, is a major impediment to the growth of the industry. Shortage of skilled workers is another major challenge, as the demand for skilled workers far exceeds the supply. Cybersecurity threats are also a major concern, as the increasing adoption of technology has made organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major challenge facing conservation efforts in the Eastern Himalayas?

  1. The lack of funding

  2. The lack of political will

  3. The lack of public awareness

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The lack of funding, the lack of political will, and the lack of public awareness are all major challenges facing conservation efforts in the Eastern Himalayas.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced in implementing the PMKSY scheme?

  1. Lack of financial resources

  2. Limited access to technology

  3. Poor coordination among different stakeholders

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The PMKSY scheme faces challenges such as lack of financial resources, limited access to technology, and poor coordination among different stakeholders.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges to public opinion and political participation in India?

  1. Low levels of literacy

  2. Poverty

  3. Social inequality

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Public opinion and political participation in India face a number of challenges, including low levels of literacy, poverty, and social inequality.