Day: November 16, 2015

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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 16 November 2015

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 16 November  2015 Archives – Secure 2015 If facing problem in loading of Disqus Comments, please clear Cache and Cookies in your Browser and then reload the page. This will solve the problem. Alternatively you can open the page in ‘incognito/safe browsing mode‘.  Click on …

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ETHICS CASE STUDY: What is wrong in marrying your friend’s daughter as desired by your family? If your son voluntarily agrees to marry your friend’s daughter, will you support him? Explain why.

Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas  8) Your son has fallen in love with a girl belonging to lower caste, once considered as untouchables , and wants to marry her at any cost. Both are in love with each other since school days. Your wife is completely against this relationship, so is your entire family. Your wife thinks …

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7) The Companies Act of 2013 mandates a contribution of two per cent of post-tax profits of companies to corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and some see this as a backdoor tax. Some argue that as companies spend at individual levels, the impact is less visible and also there is no guarantee of ensuring efficiency, accountability and competency. In this regard, what should be done to efficiently spend CSR funds? Discuss.

Topic: Mobilization of resources 7) The Companies Act of 2013 mandates a contribution of two per cent of post-tax profits of companies to corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and some see this as a backdoor tax. Some argue that as companies spend at individual levels, the impact is less visible and also there is no …

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6) It is said that despite 26/11, the Indian intelligence agencies continue to be ill-equipped to prevent future attacks. In the light of recent terrorist attacks on Paris by ISIS terrorists, critically comment on the threats to India by Daesh and its preparedness to handle such attacks.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism 6) It is said that despite 26/11, the Indian intelligence agencies continue to be ill-equipped to prevent future attacks. In the light of recent terrorist attacks on Paris by ISIS terrorists, critically comment on the threats to India by Daesh and …

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