LSTV Insights – Redrawing Plan and Policy 2/1/2015 On 1st January, 2015 government announced ‘National Institute for Transformation of India’ NITI aayog. This brings curtains down on legendry and controversial Planning Commission. This step has evoked mix response but one point of agreement among all was that planning commission by this time has become …
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Summary: One of the least discussed areas, especially in the parliament, is the defence sector. More often than not we witness the defence budget being passed without any discussion or very little discussion. The scrutiny which is necessary therefore gets overlooked. The Indian defence forces have gone through rough times during the last couple of …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 02 January 2015 ARCHIVES NITI Aayog The Government has replaced Planning Commission with a new institution named NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India). The institution will serve as ‘Think Tank’ of the Government-a directional and policy dynamo. This comes after extensive consultation across the spectrum of stakeholders, including state governments, …
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Archives – Secure 2014 Archives – Secure 2015 2 January 2015 Tomorrow’s Topic for GS-1: Themes in Indian History – III, Class XII – Theme 11 (i.e. chapter 11) General Studies – 1 Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Examine the factors that led …
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Topic: Probity in Governance 11) What do you understand by probity in governance? In your opinion, what measures are needed to be taken to ensure probity in governance? Explain. (200 Words) Reference
Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology 10) Examine how premier institutions such as IITs have helped invent and implement new technologies in the country for the benefit of common man. (150 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Indian Economy; Also can be included under Paper – 2: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 9) Do you think government’s recent decision to accept the P J Nayak committee’s recommendation of splitting the post of chairman and managing director (CMD) in public sector banks will help improve banking governance in India? Examine. (150 Words) Business …
Topic: Resource mobilization 8) “For efficient allocation of scarce resources, it is essential not to succumb to lobbies and hand out incentives to particular sectors in the belief that they will help in overall economic growth.” In the light of recent cut in the concessions given to the automobile and the consumer electronics sectors, critically examine …
Topic: Indian economy – Planning 7) Compare and contrast the composition and objectives of newly set-up National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog with that of erstwhile Planning Commission. Some suggest that it is better to reform existing institutions than creating new ones to transform India. Comment on this suggestion. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability 6) What are the essences of effective governance? Critically comment on India’s record in providing effective and transparent governance to its citizens post – liberalization period. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs 5) Recently the government stopped foreign funding of few NGOs working in India accusing them of affecting development processes in India. Critically discuss the role of NGOs in development processes. Also comment if the government’s decision is correct. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. 4) Write a critical note on The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)? Examine why Indian financial institutions have been asked to register with the US’ Internal Revenue Service (IRS ). (200 Words) Business Standard Business Standard-2
Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society 3) With suitable examples, critically comment on the effect of state and market’s intervention on the culture of some of the important tribal communities of India. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 2) Examine How did the American Civil War affect the lives of ryots in India in the mid – nineteenth century. (200 Words) Theme 10 (i.e. chapter 10)
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues 1) Examine the factors that led to the raise of jotedars in rural Bengal. Also explain how different they were from zamindars in their power and influence. (200 Words) Theme 10 (i.e. chapter 10)
