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LSTV Insights: Air Pollution in Delhi 20/01/2015 Submit level discussion will be held between PM Narendra Modi and US President Obama, where it is expected that US help for Delhi’s air pollution will be sought. Delhi is considered to be most polluted city in World. Concentration of Nitrogen Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, and Particulate Matter 10 …
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… Compilation – Insights Secure 2015 Questions and Answers – Fourth Week Group Name: The Undercover Group Group members: 1). Hatas Engineer 2). Devil Baba 3). Deepak Thurwal 4). LuV Download: General Studies -1 General Studies -2 General Studies-3 General Studies -4 ….
Summary: Muslim communities have existed in Europe for centuries. Guest worker agreements and relaxed immigration policies in the 1960s brought waves of Muslim immigrants from Turkey into Germany, from Algeria into France and from Pakistan into the UK. However, it is only in the last decade that youngsters born and educated in Europe have tended …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 20 January 2015 Drug patent: Gilead prepares to appeal The multinational pharmaceutical major, Gilead Sciences, has decided to appeal against the decision of the Indian Patent Office (IPO). IPO had rejected a patent application for its drug sofosbuvir. And this is likely to witness a long-drawn legal battle. Background: The IPO …
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Archives – Secure 2015 20 January 2015 Tomorrow’s Topic for GS-1: Fundamentals of Physical Geography, Class – XI, Unit Four Chapter 12 World Climate & Climate Change General Studies – 1 Topic: geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes 1) …
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Topic:- Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information; Corporate Governance issues 13) “Many see Whistle-blowers as a snitch or a low life who betray a sacred trust largely for personal gains. “ How far do you agree with the statement? Substantiate with suitable examples. (150 Words) General
Topic:- Human Values-Lessons from the lives of great leaders, reformers & Administrators 12) Max Weber lauded “impersonality” and “dehumanization” as the special virtues of bureaucracy. But, this has resulted in bureaucracy becoming byword for red tape, lack of initiative and innovation and poor public service delivery. Suggest how improved emotional intelligence can help fight these …
Topic: : Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment 11) In what ways higher levels of economic inequality hinders economic growth and social mobility in the long run ? Discuss this statement in the light of growing inequality in India. Make a case for re-introduction of inheritance tax in …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment 10) “Reforms, economic growth, progress – all are empty words if they do not translate into jobs.” Write a note on initiatives taken by the government to improve employment opportunities in the country. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, 9) The draft Bill that seeks to amend the provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 is a right step towards reducing the consumption of tobacco products …
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 8) Critically examine how does the latest political, economic and security transitions in Afghanistan pose new challenges to India’s interests in the region. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 7) How does the early conclusion of The Bilateral Investment Treaty between India and USA benefit the two countries? What are the roadblocks in its path? (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive ; Separation of powers between various organs; 6) Executive cannot misuse the extraordinary provisions of “Ordinance making” and “Joint session” to undermine the legitimate role of legislature and Rajya Sabha in particular. Explain using recent examples. (200 Words) Business Standard
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 4) Why is Coriolis Force zero at the Equator? Also explain why cyclones rotate clockwise in Northern Hemisphere? (150 Words) NCERT
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., 3) Why there are fewer cyclones over the Arabian Sea as compared to the Bay of Bengal? Why there are very few Tropical Cyclones during southwest monsoon season? (150 Words) IMD
Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc. 2) Discuss critically the characteristics of tropical cyclones and analyse the extent to which they differ from the temperate cyclones. (150 Words) NCERT
Topic: geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes 1) What is polar front? How does cyclone develop along this front? Describe the weather condition associated with it. (150 Words) NCERT