Insights Daily Current Events, January 14, 2014

ARCHIVES January 14, 2014 POLITY & GOVERNMENT BILLS The constitution (120th amendment) bill, 2013, and the judicial appointments commission bill, 2013 APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES TO THE SUPREME COURT– PRESENT SYSTEM Constitutional provision: Article 124(2): Clause (2) of Article 124 inter alia says that: “every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant …

HISTORY – Answer Writing Challenge

Indus Valley Civilization 3. Was India civilized before the advent of the Aryans? State briefly the extent and striking features of the earlier civilization, if any. (200 Words) 4. How do you account for the decline of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization? (200 Words) Tomorrow’s Topic Indus Valley Civilization  

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

New Public Administration; Public Choice approach Question 1  Do you think that over reliance on rules has sidelined emotive rationality of administrators? Do you think switching over to market oriented approach could change the scenario? (200 Words) Question 2 How do you rate the Public Choice’s ‘pleasure pain calculus of individuals’ to Benthamite public interest …

MOTIVATION- What is Focus?

                                         Rishave Verma                       Live as if your life depends on it.                                                                         (Werner Erhard) Tom was once invited to attend a Hawaiian party. While entering the party venue, he noticed a long line of shoes and loafers at the entrance. At the party, Tom met a Tai Chi master. He asked the master, “Why do these people …

Insights Secure-2014- Questions On Current Events

ARCHIVES 14, January 2014 C3,C4 “Aadhaar is the biggest anti-corruption platform.” Do you agree with this view? Substantiate. (200 Words) The Hindu C5,C6  What are the advantages and disadvantages of allowing FDI in retail sector in India? Do you think arguments made against it are justified? Comment. (200 Words) The Hindu C7,C8 LEADERS Discuss the …