Insights Daily Debates Day – 285: China is Nervous about India’s NSG Membership
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 285 10 October 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “China is Nervous about India’s NSG Membership” Asian Age Forbes
Day: October 10, 2016
Public Administration: 10 October 2016
Public Administration: 10 October 2016 Financial Management: Finance commission in India performs the job of statistics aggregation. comment Performance budgeting failed because it was applied to sectors/ programs where quantitative evaluation was not feasible. Examine the principles underlying performance budgeting techniques. Gender responsive budgeting has infused greater accountability of planning departments towards women …
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 9 & 10 October, 2016
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 9 & 10 October, 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 …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Relations of China with India’s Neighbours” and “India-Africa Health Sciences Meet (IAHSM)”.
Insights MINDMAPS: “Relations of China with India’s Neighbours” and “India-Africa Health Sciences Meet (IAHSM)”. Relations of China with India’s Neighbours India-Africa Health Sciences Meet (IAHSM)
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 10 October 2016
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 10 October 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. SC widens ambit of Domestic Violence Act The Supreme Court has widened the scope of the Domestic Violence Act. What changes …
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Insights into Editorial: Why monuments would be worse off without the World Heritage status
Insights into Editorial: Why monuments would be worse off without the World Heritage status Summary: The UNESCO World Heritage Convention of 1972 aims to protect cultural and natural heritage, through preservation of monuments, buildings and national parks and even cities, among others. So far, 192 countries including India have ratified the convention. …
The Big Picture – Indo-Pak Tensions: Is it affecting the Economy?
The Big Picture – Indo-Pak Tensions: Is it affecting the Economy? The tensions between India and Pakistan which has led to cross border attacks and raids by India and also the continued infiltration and attack on army base in Kashmir has caused a lot of concern. While the tensions continue, …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 10 October 2016
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 10 October 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) The entire stretch of the Ganga’s tributary Bhagirathi from its …
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9) In the light of any four contemporary international issues, critically analyse the necessity of ethics in international relations.
Topic:ethical issues in international relations 9) In the light of any four contemporary international issues, critically analyse the necessity of ethics in international relations. (150 Words) Reference
8) Countries are gathering in Kigali (Rwanda) to finalise an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to enable this 1989 ozone-protecting agreement to phase out the use of Hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs. Discuss the significance of this move.
Topic: Environmental pollution and degradation 8) Countries are gathering in Kigali (Rwanda) to finalise an amendment to the Montreal Protocol to enable this 1989 ozone-protecting agreement to phase out the use of Hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs. Discuss the significance of this move. (200 Words) The Indian Express
7) The union government is moving to identify and sell PSUs that are losing propositions. Is this a welcome move? What are the issues this move would give rise to? Critically examine
Topic: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 7) The union government is moving to identify and sell PSUs that are losing propositions. Is this a welcome move? What are the issues this move would give rise to? Critically examine. (200 Words) Livemint
6) It is argued that India has decisively won the battle against the foreign-based militants and terror outfits from Pakistan, but it now confronts a far graver problem of winning over the youth of Kashmir before an entire generation gets detached from India. Why Kashmiri youth, including school children are up against India? What India should do to address their grievances and win over them? Critically comment.
Topic:Linkages between development and spread of extremism 6) It is argued that India has decisively won the battle against the foreign-based militants and terror outfits from Pakistan, but it now confronts a far graver problem of winning over the youth of Kashmir before an entire generation gets detached from India. Why Kashmiri youth, including school children …
5) Critically discuss the economic causes and consequences of terrorism.
Topic:Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 5) Critically discuss the economic causes and consequences of terrorism. (200 Words) Livemint
4) Discuss why despite the liberalisation of foreign direct investment and record inflows, foreign companies and governments are hesitant to invest in India. Suggest solutions.
Topic: Land reforms; Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth 4) Discuss why despite the liberalisation of foreign direct investment and record inflows, foreign companies and governments are hesitant to invest in India. Suggest solutions. (200 Words) The Hindu
3) To address the bad loan problem of public sector banks (PSBs), creation of a ‘bad bank’ that would house the bad loans in the PSB system is mooted. Discuss the merits and demerits of this proposal.
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation 3) To address the bad loan problem of public sector banks (PSBs), creation of a ‘bad bank’ that would house the bad loans in the PSB system is mooted. Discuss the merits and demerits of this proposal. (200 Words) The …
2) “Imposing a trade embargo on Pakistan is neither economically nor legally feasible for India.” Discuss
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 2) “Imposing a trade embargo on Pakistan is neither economically nor legally feasible for India.” Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
1) The entire stretch of the Ganga’s tributary Bhagirathi from its origin at Gaumukh to Uttarkashi is declared as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). Government is thinking to allow river bed mining in this stretch. What is river bed mining? Will it impact river adversely? In the light of definition of ESZ, critically examine.
Topic: Changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. 1) The entire stretch of the Ganga’s tributary Bhagirathi from its origin at Gaumukh to Uttarkashi is declared as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). Government is thinking to allow river bed mining in this stretch. …
