Insights Daily Debates Day – 287: Only in Democracies can likes of Donald Trump Raise to Prominence
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 287 12 October 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “Only in Democracies can likes of Donald Trump Raise to Prominence/Power”
Day: October 12, 2016
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 12 October 2016
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 12 October 2016 Administrative Reforms since Independence: “Unimplemented reforms in administration weaken the administrative reforms process most.” Do you agree? Give your answer citing specific cases as illustrations. What are the major concerns of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission on Civil Service reforms? Indicate the current status of their …
The Big Picture- Rafale Deal: How Has It Turned Out Finally?
The Big Picture- Rafale Deal: How Has It Turned Out Finally? The deal for 36 fighter Rafale jets has been signed and sealed between India and France after the proposal first mooted 16 years ago. The NDA Government declared in April 2015 that the 36 fighter jets instead of the originally …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Rejuvenating and Cleaning the Ganga” and “Interlinking of Rivers”
Insights MINDMAPS: “Rejuvenating and Cleaning the Ganga” and “Interlinking of Rivers” Rejuvenating and Cleaning the Ganga Interlinking of Rivers
AIR spotlight summary on “Two years of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”.
AIR spotlight summary on “Two years of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan”. Introduction In 2014 a new dimension was added to the day of 2nd October by launching Swachh Bharat Mission. The mission completes 2 years. Today 2nd October is significant for many reasons. It’s the birthday of Gandhiji, Lal Bahadur Shastri, signing of the …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 October 2016
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 12 October 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Who will regulate pension products? The Finance Ministry has set up a high-level committee to consolidate the regulation of pension products that is currently being done by three different watchdogs including the insurance and …
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Insights into Editorial: Why the 2016 economics Nobel for contract theory really matters
Insights into Editorial: Why the 2016 economics Nobel for contract theory really matters Summary: The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science has been awarded to Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom for building the foundations of contract theory. What is contract theory all about? Contract theory is not merely the study of …
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 October 2016
[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 12 October 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) According to the latest Global Hunger Index, India has a ‘serious’ hunger problem with 15.2% of its citizens undernourished and 38.7% of under-five children stunted. Critically examine causes …
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8) Discuss the ethical issues arising out of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled future.
Topic: Dimensions of ethics 8) Discuss the ethical issues arising out of Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled future. (150 Words) Livemint
7) Discuss various ethical issues arising out of valorisation of the military in a democracy. Based on your discussion conclude whether you support valorisation of military or not.
Topic: Dimensions of ethics 7) Discuss various ethical issues arising out of valorisation of the military in a democracy. Based on your discussion conclude whether you support valorisation of military or not. (150 Words) The Hindu
6) On the basis of ethical considerations, should India help Yemen deal with its crisis? Comment.
Topic:Ethical issues in international relations 6) On the basis of ethical considerations, should India help Yemen deal with its crisis? Comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
5) For the union government, recent auction of 2350 megahertz of telecom spectrum was disappointing as only few telcos participated and the revenue generated was far below expectations. What are the reasons for poor response of telcos? How will it affect consumers? Examine.
Topic: Resource mobilization 5) For the union government, recent auction of 2350 megahertz of telecom spectrum was disappointing as only few telcos participated and the revenue generated was far below expectations. What are the reasons for poor response of telcos? How will it affect consumers? Examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
4) Recently, Hungary voted in favour of anti-migrant and anti-refugee campaign in a referendum. In this light, discuss the refugee crisis in Europe and the role of EU in resettling refugees.
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 4) Recently, Hungary voted in favour of anti-migrant and anti-refugee campaign in a referendum. In this light, discuss the refugee crisis in Europe and the role of EU in resettling refugees. (200 Words) The Hindu
3) Recently, many committees such as GST council, monetary policy committee have been set up to take important decisions concerning Indian economy. Do you think these new institutional arrangements are good for India? Discuss.
Topic:Important aspects of governance 3) Recently, many committees such as GST council, monetary policy committee have been set up to take important decisions concerning Indian economy. Do you think these new institutional arrangements are good for India? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
2) Examine how the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and its proposed new version UPI 2.0 will benefit India
Topic: e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; 2) Examine how the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and its proposed new version UPI 2.0 will benefit India. (200 Words) Livemint
1) According to the latest Global Hunger Index, India has a ‘serious’ hunger problem with 15.2% of its citizens undernourished and 38.7% of under-five children stunted. Critically examine causes and importance of this finding for India.
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues 1) According to the latest Global Hunger Index, India has a ‘serious’ hunger problem with 15.2% of its citizens undernourished and 38.7% of under-five children stunted. Critically examine causes and importance of this finding for India. (200 Words) Livemint
