LSTV Insights: Atrocities of Boko Haram 14/01/2015 Few days back Boko Haram is said to have killed 2000 people in a single attack. Though Nigerian government put figures at 100, undisputable fact is that area under influence and brutality of Boko Haram is on rise. Elections in Nigeria are due in February, due to which …
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Compilation – Insights Secure 2015 Questions and Answers – Third Week Members who contributed this time: 1). Urstruly KArtheek 2). Deepak Thurwal 3). Anand Singh 4). Hatas Engineer 5). Devil Baba 6). LuV Group Name: The Undercover group Download: General Studies -1 General Studies -2 General Studies-3 General Studies -4
Summary: The attack on Charlie Hebdo in Paris and subsequent violence being reported from Germany and other parts of France has created panic across Europe. The solidarity rally by world leaders in Paris has accepted the challenge by the Islamic extremists claiming allegiance to Al Qaeda and ISIS. However, the presence of millions of Muslims …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 14 January 2015 Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015 An ordinance has been promulgated to amend certain provisions of MMDR Act, 1957. Why? The promulgation of Ordinance became necessary to address the emergent problems in the mining industry. In the last few years, the number of new Mining …
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Archives – Secure 2015 14 January 2015 Tomorrow’s Topic for GS-1: Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Class – XI, Units Three Please CLICK on the QUESTIONS to post your answers. They open in a new window/tab. General Studies – 1 Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography; Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, 1) What do you understand by the continental …
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Topic: Ethics in Human Actions; Strengthening of ethical & moral values in governance; Ethical Issues in international relations & funding 11) a) “One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.” Do you agree with this view ? Justify. (150 Words) b) If it is unethical to sponsor terrorism in an enemy country, can outright war with a weaker enemy be considered …
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Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration 10) As an IAS officer, you are posted as CEO of Zilla Panchayat. It’s just been two years since you completed your probationary period. As CEO you are in constant touch with senior bureaucrats in the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development department. The secretary of the department …
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Topic: Investment Models 9) Twelfth five year plan envisaged that nearly half of infrastructure projects in India would be funded in PPP mode. However recent evidence suggests falling interests of private players in many sectors. Comment. Also Suggest alternative mechanisms to fund infrastructure till the interest in PPP is revived. (200 Words) Business Standard Business Standard
Topic: environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment; changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 8) The latest proposed amendments to different environment and pollution related laws to ensure ‘ease of doing business’ for industries has given rise to concerns especially among environmentalists. Critically examine why. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: money-laundering and its prevention 7) In your opinion, why does black money thrive in Indian economy? Explain the nature of black money that is circulated in India and examine if encouraging more and more cashless transactions will be effective in curbing its growth and circulation. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Issues related to Direct & Indirect farm subsidies ; PDS –objectives,functioning,limitations ,revamping; 6) Many arm chair experts believe that cash transfers is the magic bullet to solve poverty problem in India. Explore the deficiencies in this approach. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education 5) The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), 2014, says only an average 48.1 per cent of Class V children across India can read a Class II-level text. From your own experience of school days, or from observations you might have made in your …
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations 4) Some foreign policy experts argue that Indonesia qualifies as India’s critical strategic partner in the region. But in recent months it is being observed that Indonesia is forging close relationship with China rather than with India. Critically analyse why. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography; Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, 3) Scientists believe that the Himalayas are still in the process of aggradation. Elucidate how Himalayas were formed in light of the theory of plate tectonics. (200 Words) NCERT
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography; Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, 2) What arguments can be put forward to support the concept of Sea Floor Spreading as proposed by Hess ? How does it differ from Continental Drift theory ? (200 Words) NCERT
Topic: Salient features of world’s physical geography; Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, 1) What do you understand by the continental drift theory ? What are the evidences in its support ? (200 Words) NCERT
