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Topic:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning 4) Despite efforts being made, why is India not improving in its ease of starting and operating a for-profit enterprise ranking? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security 3) It is said that recent resurgence of terror in Pakistan has new security dimensions. What are these? Should India be worried? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act 2) What is the significance of Section 123(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RPA)? Critically comment on the opinion of judiciary on this section. (200 Words) The Hindu
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 affecting Antarctica. (200 Words) Livemint
Insights Daily Debates: Day – 295 26 October 2016 Archives Today’s Topic “Unconditional basic income should be Introduced in India”
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 26 October 2016 ’’Public Administration was born out of an anxiety to purify administration in order to rehabilitate social ethics.’’ Examine. (150 Words) ”Bureaucratic organisation is an organisation that can’t correct its behaviour by learning from its errors” Do you agree? Argue. (150 Words) ”Elephantology” of organisational theories , to …
AIR spotlight summary on “India-Brazil Bilateral Relations”. Introduction All the countries involved in BRICS are important partners for India. It is Important in the context of BRICS and important in themselves. Of the 5 countries Brazil is the most distant geographically. In terms of intensity of contact Brazil is more distant when we …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Impact of Electric Vehicles” and “Role of Public Expenditure” DOWNLOAD PDFs Impact of Electric Vehicles Role of Public Expenditure Impact of Electric Vehicles Role of Public Expenditure
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 26 October 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. T.N. opposes Centre’s stand on tribunal Tamil Nadu has opposed the …
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QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 26 October, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 26 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 into Editorial: Swachh Bharat Mission: another futile toilet chase? Summary: October 2, 2016 marked the second anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). The programme aims to eliminate open defecation by 2019. The goal also includes the elimination of open defecation, conversion of insanitary toilets to pour flush toilets, …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 26 October 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Resources; Poverty and developmental issues 1) Discuss how renewable energies such as solar energy can address poverty and other developmental problems. (200 Words) NYT General Studies – 2 Topic:Bilateral, regional and global …
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Topic: Ethical issues in international relations 8) Can Bollywood and cultural exchanges heal relations between India and Pakistan? Critically comment. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 7) Do you think the Maoist movement continue to pose as the biggest internal security threats for India? Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Indian Economy and issues relating to planning 6) It is said that there is a need to regulate cab aggregators like Uber and Ola. Discuss why and how should they be regulated. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Economic development; Conservation 5) Critically discuss why and how India should manage balance between economic development and environmental sustainability. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources 4) The fiscal woes of the government make the growth in education spending unsustainable. From where and how government can mobilize resources to attain its higher education goals? Examine. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections 3) There is serious scepticism about the intentions and potential achievements of the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) grouping. Many have already declared its failure to sustain itself due to its inability to institutionalize and therefore …
Topic:Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 2) Recently, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada was collapsed. What are the reasons? Does its collapse affect India? Discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Resources; Poverty and developmental issues 1) Discuss how renewable energies such as solar energy can address poverty and other developmental problems. (200 Words) NYT
