Loksabha TV Insights – 13th Paravasi Bhartiya Divas

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Insights Daily Current Events, 07 January 2015

Insights Daily Current Events, 07 January 2015 Concessions for the West Pakistan Refugees of Jammu and Kashmir Union Home Minister has approved certain concessions for the West Pakistan Refugees (WPRs) settled in the State of Jammu and Kashmir after considering the problems being faced by them. Approved concessions: He has directed the Heads of all …

[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events, 7 January 2015

Archives – Secure 2015 7 January 2015 Tomorrow’s Topic for GS-1: Themes in Indian History – III, Class XII – Theme 15 (i.e. chapter 15) Please CLICK on the QUESTIONS to post your answers. They open in a new window/tab. General Studies – 1 Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from …

10) “In both Afghanistan and Pakistan, a new generation of jihadis is emerging which is more radical, better educated, and deeply committed to jihad .” Critically analyse the factors that are luring them towards jihad and terrorist activities.

Topic: Linkages between development and spread of extremism. 10) “In both Afghanistan and Pakistan, a new generation of jihadis is emerging which is more radical, better educated, and deeply committed to jihad .” Critically analyse the factors that are luring them towards jihad and terrorist activities. (200 Words) The Hindu

9) How is the new ordinance on land acquisition legislation – the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act (LARR) is different from its earlier version? Critically examine.

Topic: Land Reforms in India; Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.  9) How is the new ordinance on land acquisition legislation – the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act (LARR) is different from its earlier version? Critically examine. (200 Words) …

8) Public sector defence firms have not so far enjoyed great success in designing and building weaponry for the military, except for naval warships. Examine why. Also throw light on India’s defence expenditure and its impact on military preparedness.

Topic: indigenization of technology and developing new technology; Also related to Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, 8) Public sector defence firms have not so far enjoyed great success in designing and building weaponry for the military, except for naval warships. Examine why. Also throw light on India’s defence expenditure and its impact …

7) Critically analyse the changing role of Saudi Arabia in the Middle East post – Arab Spring, post the surge of the Islamic State and dipping crude oil prices across the globe. Also examine how has India’s engagement with Saudi Arabia has evolved in past few years post above mentioned developments.

Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations.  7) Critically analyse the changing role of Saudi Arabia in the Middle East post – Arab Spring, post the surge of the Islamic State and dipping crude oil prices across the globe. Also examine how has India’s engagement with Saudi Arabia has evolved in past few years post above mentioned …

5) Considering the myriad glitches faced by the rights to food, education and employment, do you think is it a right move to enact right to health as envisaged under draft National Health Policy – 2015? In your opinion, what should be government’s utmost priority when it comes to managing the health-care sector in the country? Justify.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 5) Considering the myriad glitches faced by the rights to food, education and employment, do you think is it a right move to enact right to health as envisaged under draft National Health Policy – 2015? In your opinion, what should be government’s …