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Topic: Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values 8) “Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.” Comment. (150 Words) General
Topic: Conservation 7) An assessment by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) suggests that two-thirds of wild animals may go extinct by 2020. Critically discuss the causes of this trend and immediate measures needed to conserve wildlife across globe. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources 6) Is there a link between Laffer Curve and ongoing debate on GST in India? The GST council is mulling to impose variety of cess on luxury goods. What is the objective? Is it good for economy? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 5) Recently, the prime minister’s office instructed Niti Aayog to find ways to reduce the country’s dependence on China for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Critically discuss significance of this instruction. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. 4) Analyse various concerns expressed against the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2016 of the union government. (200 Words) The Indian Express
Topic:Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary 3) In India, the existing system of performance evaluation for the lower judiciary is plagued with various problems. More worryingly, the higher judiciary in India is not subject to any sort of evaluation. To address this issue, what needs to be done? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) Discuss the objectives and significance of the Punnapra-Vayalar revolt of 1946. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic:Salient features of Indian Society; Population 1) Should the Supreme Court delegitimise and completely ban polygyny in India for not being in consonance with the Koranic procedure? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu The Indian Express
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 27 October 2017 ”The effort to develop the bureaucratic mechanism while rest of the society remains backward leads to negative development.’’ examine the statement in the light of anti-development thesis. (150 Words) ”Trying to view organisational effectiveness as a single dimension is much like trying to visualize a cube without depth perception …
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 27 October, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 27 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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AIR spotlight summary on “Energy Crisis in India and Hydro Power projects”. Introduction Prime minister dedicated three Hydro Electric power projects to the nation. These include 800 MW Hydro Power Station of NTPC- Koldam, 520 MW Parvati Project of NHPC and 412 MW Rampur Hydro Station of SJVNL. Himachal Pradesh has …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Costs associated with increasing Air Pollution in India” and “Kigali Agreement” DOWNLOAD PDFs Costs associated with increasing Air Pollution in India Kigali Agreement Costs associated with increasing Air Pollution in India Kigali Agreement
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 27 October 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. NSG: New Zealand to play ‘constructive’ role New Zealand PM John Key is on his visit to India. Recently, a meeting was arranged between New …
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Insights into Editorial: A challenge called Wallonia Summary: After seven years of negotiations, a trade partnership between the European Union and Canada is in danger of never seeing the light of day. A small Belgian region is currently blocking the so-called Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) agreement, fearing its impact on …
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India’s World- Importance of the Battle for Mosul A major military offensive began on October 17th 2016 in Iraq to liberate the country’s second largest city Mosul. Mosul was seized in June 2014 by the ISIS. The Iraqi forces had fled on the face of the ISIS onslaught leaving behind $500 …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 27 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) Discuss in what ways and with what consequences climate change is …
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Topic: Corporate governance 8) The recent Tata company episode has once again brought into focus standards of corporate governance in India and the role of independent directors in companies. Critically comment on the issues given rise by Tata episode and examine why corporate governance in India is not upto global standards. (150 Words) The Indian Express Livemint
Topic: S&T; Employment 7) “Historical precedents point to technological disruption creating more jobs than it destroys.” Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Inclusive growth 6) How does India fare in access to banking? Critically evaluate. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Energy 5) Analyse pro and against arguments made on the issue of acquisition of stake by ONGC in Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation’s Krishna-Godavari block. (200 Words) The Hindu
