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Insights into Editorial: The state of the Indian federation 25 July 2016 The Indian nation is said to be a federation with a unitary bias. This explains the relationship between the centre and the states in India. Constitutional provisions on centre-state relations: Part XI of the Indian Constitution (Articles 245 through 263) deals with centre-state …
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FREE IAS ONLINE MOCK TEST – 1 TIMETABLE 25 July 2016 Questions Based on This UPDATE This is a Full Length Mock Test (No 25) of Insights Test Series 2016. This online mock test is posted for free for your revision purpose. Please leave behind your critical feedback. Hope you like the test. Good Scores for this Test (After …
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Insights Daily Debates: Day – 250 25 July 2016 Archives Today’s Topic ” India Should Open Special Olympic Schools to Create Olympic Medal Winning Athletes” Week Magazine
Insights into Editorial: Across the aisle: Defend the land, win over the people 23 July 2016 With curfew continued in many parts of the Valley, life in Kashmir has come to standstill. Fresh incidents occur in the Valley every day. It is now widely acknowledged that Kashmir is more than land, it is people. With …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 25 July 2016 Paper 1 Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Siege by sullage will end at Fort St. George moat Archaeological Survey of India has begun the restoration plan at Fort St. …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 25 July 2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. PRELIMS REVISION PROGRAM TIMETABLE (CLICK HERE) Prelims Revision Tests General Studies – 1; Topic: Salient features of Indian Society; Social empowerment 1) Critically analyse the cow protection movement that’s taking place in India and its impact …
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Topic: Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; 7) What measures should be taken to prevent misconduct and promote research integrity in science institutions? Examine. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Employment; Effect of liberalization 6) “The biggest failure of economic liberalization has been its inability to provide good jobs in the formal sector.” Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Conservation 5) Critically analyse the objectives and provisions of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) bill and examine why this Bill is being opposed by some political parties. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) The 16-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade talks have hit a hurdle, with India insisting on liberalized visa regime for movement of professionals across borders. Examine why India is insisting on this issue and why other members are opposing it. …
Topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein 3) Why was the Inter-State Council (ISC) set-up? Critically discuss its performance and why it needs to be strengthened. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic:India and its neighborhood- relations 2) Do you think progress in India’s foreign policy with Afghanistan is constrained by its strained relationship with Pakistan? How should India pursue its relations with Afghanistan? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of Indian Society; Social empowerment 1) Critically analyse the cow protection movement that’s taking place in India and its impact on weaker sections of society. (200 Words) The Hindu
