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Working of Parliament in Winter Session – Insights 24/12/2014 Video Not Available (This post is an experimental feature as of Now) About 12 bills were passed in in parliament in winter session 2014 (see more), which got concluded on 23rd Dec. (adjournment sine die). Sufficient numbers with government in Lok Sabha enabled government to push …
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Summary: After having a relatively quieter and more productive budget session, the winter session has witnessed a strange situation. The Lok Sabha had 105% productivity and Rajya Sabha had 68% productivity. In the last session RS had witnessed 106% productivity. This situation seems to have emerged from the way the numbers are stacked in the …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 25 December 2015 ARCHIVES Stamp on “Kuka Movement” Released A commemorative stamp to highlight heroic deeds of those engaged in Kuka Movement was released recently. KUKA Movement: The Kuka Movement marked the first major reaction of the people in the Punjab to the new political order initiated by the British after …
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Archives – Secure 2014 Archives – Secure 2015 25 December 2014 Click on the Questions to Post Your Answers. Thank You Tomorrow’s GS Topic is: First TWO Chapters from Themes in Indian History – I, Class XII General Studies – 1 Topic: population and associated issues 1) The implications of a sustained shrinkage in the fertility …
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Topic: determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions 10) A terrorist group kills hundred innocent villagers in cold blood murder. Next day, few men from the village kill the relatives of members belonging to the terrorist group. Also, the government forces hunt down these terrorists and kill many of them. Should violence be addressed by …
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Topic – Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 9) Addressing at the earliest the genuine aspirations of the Bodo people in terms of development and entitlements by the government might be a solution to the ethnic problem plaguing Assam. Examine the roots of this ethnic problem and suggest other measures to end this problem in …
Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security 8) India with its fast growing economy is vulnerable to many types of cyber threats. Do you think existing laws and amendments made to them are effective to ensure a cyber threat free …
Topic: Infrastructure – Energy (Also part of – Paper-1: Distribution of key natural resources across the world -including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent) 7) While countries like China and Brazil have massively increased generation of power using solar source, India, though has lofty targets, lags far behind in this regard. Critically examine why. (150 Words) …
Topic: development and employment 6) India’s heritage, its micro small and medium enterprises and its traditional knowledge are crucial to make ‘Make in India’ campaign a success. Examine how and why. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability; Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; devolution of powers up to local levels and challenges therein 5) Some argue that illiteracy among elected members of Gram panchayats is one of the root causes of inefficiency of panchayat raj system in …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health (Also part of Paper – 3: Effects of liberalization on the economy) 4) Recently the central government approved 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in medical devices via the automatic route. Examine what effect this move will have on the health sector in …
Topic: NCERT Class XI – Themes in World History, Paths to Modernisation (Theme 11) 3) The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution started in 1965 by Mao Zedong began a period of turmoil, weakened the Party and severely disrupted the economy and educational system in China. Examine why. Theme 11
Topic: NCERT Class XI – Themes in World History, Paths to Modernisation (Theme 11) 2) Examine the military, political and economic consequences of the Meiji Restoration in Japan. (200 Words) Theme 11
Topic: population and associated issues 1) The implications of a sustained shrinkage in the fertility rate are many and quite far-reaching. Examine these implications. Also explain why is India witnessing a decline in fertility rates. (200 Words) Business Standard
