Day: January 1, 2016

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Insights Daily Debates, Day – 114: How to Fight Urban Pollution in India?

Insights Daily Debates: Day – 114 01 January 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” How to Fight Urban Pollution in India?” NOTE: Unlike past we will not be giving you topic in question format. We observed that it turned out to be another Q & A session. We will just mention the topic and you may start discussing …

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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz- 01

 Insights Current Affairs Quiz (2016)  – 01 01 January 2016 Archives  The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu  and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a test of …

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Insights into Editorial: This Year, Don’t Speed Dial the Army

Insights into Editorial: This Year, Don’t Speed Dial the Army 01 January 2016 Article Link Indian Army’s active involvement in relief and rescue operations during the recent Chennai floods is praiseworthy. The Army’s heroic efforts were appreciated by many in the country. When it comes to rescue operations, Indian Army has always been at the …

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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 01 January 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 01 January  2016 Archives – Secure 2015 Archives – Secure 2016 WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY NEAR.  May the 2016 Attempt be Your Last and the Best Attempt with Your Name in the Final List! Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; …

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8) In the media it is often reported that civil servants are abused by ministers and are overlooked for promotions despite having seniority for a certain post. Do you think a civil servant should speak against government when they face such incidences? If you face such incident in your career how will you react? Critically comment.

Topic: Attitude 8) In the media it is often reported that civil servants are abused by ministers and are overlooked for promotions despite having seniority for a certain post. Do you think a civil servant should speak against government when they face such incidences? If you face such incident in your career how will you …

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5) In your opinion, what efforts are required by various nations, space agencies and companies to send humans to Mars? What are the benefits of such mission? If India can afford such a mission technologically and financially, should it send humans to Mars? Critically comment.

Topic: Developments in S&T and their applications; Awareness in Space 5) In your opinion, what efforts are required by various nations, space agencies and companies to send humans to Mars? What are the benefits of such mission? If India can afford such a mission technologically and financially, should it send humans to Mars? Critically comment. (200 …

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4) Discuss why another multilateral development bank is needed such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) needed and how the AIIB will be different from the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank

Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) Discuss why another multilateral development bank is needed such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) needed and how the AIIB will be different from the World Bank or the Asian Development Bank. (200 Words) Livemint

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3) Child slavery continues to exist in countries like India despite efforts by countries and NGOs to stop it. Which policies in India strive to end this practice? What are their weaknesses and what needs to be done to stop child slavery in India? Discuss.

Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections 3) Child slavery continues to exist in countries like India despite efforts by countries and NGOs to stop it. Which policies in India strive to end this practice? What are their weaknesses and what needs to be done to stop …

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