Summary: China has put into operation its first major dam on the middle reaches of the Brahmaputra river, with the first section of the 510 MW project taking off in Zangmu in Tibet. The Zangmu dam, on which construction began in 2010, raised attention in India as the first major hydropower project on the middle …
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LSTV Insights – 13th Paravasi Bhartiya Divas 7/1/2015 To connect India to its vast overseas diaspora and bring their knowledge, expertise and skills on a common platform, the PBD Convention – the flagship event of Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA), Government of India is organized from 7th-9th January every year since 2003. Pravasi Bharatiya …
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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 …
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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 …
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Topic: role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 11) Citing an example from your own experience from your school days, critically comment on the role of educational institutions in inculcating values in children. (200 Words) The Hindu
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
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) …
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 …
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 …
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 6) “At the heart of the ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh are the unsettled questions from Bangladesh’s violent birth in 1971.” Critically comment. (200 Words) The Hindu
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 …
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, 4) Which factors cause Tsunamis? Examine what caused Fukushima tsunami of 2011 and Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2006. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 3) Write a note on Saint Thyagaraja’s contribution to Indian classical music. (150 Words) The Hindu
Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 2) Critically discuss how the partition of India in 1947 affected women from both the sides. (200 Words) NCERT
Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. 1) Critically analyse the factors that led to the partition of British India. (200 Words) NCERT
