Insights Daily Current Events, February 08, 2014

Deepa M ARCHIVES February 08, 2014 INTERNATIONAL India-Pakistan bilateral trade for 2012-2013 increased In 2012-2013 it was $2.6 billion up from previous year $1.9 billion. Several proposals between two sides pending: 24/7 trade of all goods through wagah-attari border, Dismantling of negative list of 1209 items bringing down the sensitive list of items to 100 …

SOCIOLOGY– Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Question 1  Write short note on ‘Relative Deprivation’ (200 words/ IAS 1999) Question 2 Describe the distinctive features of tribal communities in India. Discuss the factors affecting tribal identity.(300 words/ IAS 2006)  

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – Answer Writing Challenge

Question 1  Whereas Downs’ model is largely dependent on a theory of psychological motivation, Niskanen’s model is framed by neo-classical thinking. In the light of the above, discuss the public choice approach to decision-making. [CSM 2011/250 Words] Question 2 The Systems Approach is relevant even today for organizational analysis. Discuss how Chester Barnard and David Easton …

HISTORY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge

Topic: Mauryan Empire Question 1 Examine the administrative system of the Mauryas and discuss briefly the causes of disintegration of the Mauryan Empire. (200 words) Question 2 Discuss critically the relative importance of the different source for the history of the Mauryan period. (200 words) Next Topic: Mauryan Empire

GENERAL STUDIES – Answer Writing Challenge

Topics: Growth; Development; Employment; Inclusive growth and issues associated with it; and Government Budgeting   1. In the normal course of economic development of a country, the primary and the secondary sector provide a base for the services or tertiary sector to grow. However, in India, on the contrary, the services sector has ‘outperformed’ all …

Insights Daily Current Events, February 09, 2014

By- DEEPA M ARCHIVES February 09, 2014 NATIONAL Disability Bill proposed amendments New definition of persons with disability ‘high support’ and ‘rehabilitation’ Persons with disabilities to enjoy legal capacity on an equal basis with others in all aspects All educational institution funded or recognized by the government to provide inclusive education. Ensuring reasonable accommodation for …