Insights Daily Debates, Day – 14
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 14 13 August 2015 Archives Today’s Topic Is the Devaluation of Yuan by China an Act of ‘Currency War’? Livemint Reuters TIME (Please Check Infographic) Forbes …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 13 August 2015
Insights Daily Current Events, 13 August 2015 Archives Dahihandi is now an adventure sport According to a recent resolution issued by the Maharashtra state government, Mumbai’s famous Dahihandi, in which a human pyramid is formed to break an earthen pot filled with curd hanging mid-air to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, is now an …
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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 13 August 2015
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8) “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates: Examine the meaning of quote and its significance for an administrator.
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators 8) “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates Examine the meaning of quote and its significance for an administrator. (150 Words) General
7) “At least in two areas — public sector pay and industrial policy — the tiny but prosperous Singapore holds lessons for India as it celebrates the 68th anniversary of its independence.” Elaborate.
Topic: Changes in Industrial policy 7) “At least in two areas — public sector pay and industrial policy — the tiny but prosperous Singapore holds lessons for India as it celebrates the 68th anniversary of its independence.” Elaborate. (200 Words) The Hindu
6) Recently the Union cabinet approved the spectrum sharing policy finalized by the Telecom Commission. Examine the implications of this policy for the telecommunications sector and for the consumer.
Topic: Effect of liberalisation; Change in industrial policy 6) Recently the Union cabinet approved the spectrum sharing policy finalized by the Telecom Commission. Examine the implications of this policy for the telecommunications sector and for the consumer. (200 Words) Livemint
5) Do you think the Rajya Sabha should be given equal powers on par with Lok Sabha in deciding and passing of Money Bill? Critically comment
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 5) Do you think the Rajya Sabha should be given equal powers on par with Lok Sabha in deciding and passing of Money Bill? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
4) It is argued that education sector in India needs its own regulator at the centre just like other sectors such as telecommunications have. Examine why and also discuss issues arising our of this move
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources 4) It is argued that education sector in India needs its own regulator at the centre just like other sectors such as telecommunications have. Examine why and also discuss issues arising our of this move. (200 Words) Business Standard
3) Critically evaluate the performance of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
Topic: Performance of schemes 3) Critically evaluate the performance of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). (200 Words) Business Standard The Hindu
2) Recently China devalued its currency yuan and this step has given rise to concerns across the world. Critically examine why China has taken this step and discuss its consequences, especially for India.
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 2) Recently China devalued its currency yuan and this step has given rise to concerns across the world. Critically examine why China has taken this step and discuss its consequences, especially for India. (200 Words) Livemint Business Standard Business …
1) In your opinion, what are the greatest legacies of India’s freedom movement? Critically comment how we have preserved these legacies.
Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1) In your opinion, what are the greatest legacies of India’s freedom movement? Critically comment how we have preserved these legacies. (200 Words) The Hindu
