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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 15 October 2016 Urban Local Government: Municipal administration in India faces both structural and operational challenges. examine in context of the post 74th amendment act. SPVs of smart cities are antithetical the zeal of 74th amendment. Critically examine. The 14th Finance Commission highlighted an indispensable need to improve the finances of …
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 14 October, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 15 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 …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Urban heat island” and “Draft National Policy for Women 2016 “ Urban heat island Draft National Policy for Women 2016
AIR spotlight summary on “World Mental Health Day”. Introduction Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10th October to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilising effort of mental health. Suicide is not a crime, but a kind of mental disorder. Stigma of mental illness At one point …
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The Big Picture- Is The Indian Economy Stressed? The economists and analysts have mixed answers on the status of Indian economy at present. A good monsoon, the 7th Pay Commission bonanza going into the pockets of the government servants leading to a demand creation, a 7% GDP at GVA, increased revenue …
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Insights Daily Current Affairs, 15 October 2016 Paper 3 Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Centre plans to revive counter-terror body The Centre is planning to revive the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), a project conceived by the UPA government in …
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Insights into Editorial: Leave Pakistan’s MFN status intact Summary: In the midst of rising tensions in the wake of the Uri attack, some in India are calling for the withdrawal by India of the most favoured nation (MFN) trade status for Pakistan. What is Most Favoured Nation status? Most Favoured Nation is …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 15 October 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: History of the world 1) It is said that the USA and Russia have returned to Cold War tensions. Analyse the causes. Do you think Russia is powerful enough to face …
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Topic: Moral thinkers 9) “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Bring out what this quote means to you in the present context. (150 Words) General
Topic: Issues of buffer stocks and food security; 8) Discuss how climate change affects food security. How can India ensure food security in the face of climate change? (200 Words) Down to Earth Down to Earth
Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation; Agriculture 7) How does climate change affect smallholder farmers? How can this farming community fight climate change effects? Discuss. (200 Words) Down to Earth
Topic:Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation 6) Examine the impact of climate change and pollution on fishing Industry and fishermen in India. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Separation of powers between various organs 5) Should the Supreme Court be involved in interstate river disputes? Critically comment. (200 Words) EPW
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Do you think India is the reason why SAARC is widely regarded as the most ineffective of regional economic groupings? Critically comment. (200 Words) EPW
Topic:Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 3) The overcrowding of prisons in the country is a long-standing problem that is seldom addressed effectively. Critically discuss the causes and consequences of overcrowded prisons, and measures needed to decongest them. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Indian culture ; Communalism, regionalism & secularism. 2) Scholars argue that Sufism as a philosophy could eliminate terrorism, curb religious fanaticism and stop communal violence. Examine why. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: History of the world 1) It is said that the USA and Russia have returned to Cold War tensions. Analyse the causes. Do you think Russia is powerful enough to face US in its geopolitical struggles? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
