LSTV Insights – Climate Change: Realism Needed 29/01/2015 US secretary of state John Kerry in his earlier visit indicated that ‘Climate Change’ will be one of the main agenda for Obama’s visit. In addition, some time back there was deal between US and China, in which latter declared that its carbon emissions will peak by …
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Summary: An adult woman requires no other person’s consent except her own. Abortion law is also known as medical termination or pregnancy amendment bill 2014. This piece of legislation has become the centre point of controversy amongst the health activists and allopathic doctors. New draft of the medical termination of pregnancy amendment bill 2014 wants …
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Insights Daily Current Events, 29 January 2015 MoU between India and Oman The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has given its approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism, between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of …
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Topic: Human Values-Lessons from the lives of great leaders, reformers & Administrators 10) There is a widespread view in the society today that, “every man has his price.” Do you agree with this view? Critically analyse. (150 Words) General
Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; 9) “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” (a)How far is this statement true in Indian context and how much did it contribute to the growth of corruption in the country? ( 200 words ) (b) …
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Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it; 8) A World Bank report underscored the role of urbanisation and private sector participation as being critical to mitigating socio-economic disadvantages. Discuss. What are reasons behind growing inequality in South Asia and suggest measures to bridge them? (200 Words) http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/the-dynamics-of-inequality/article6831125.ece?homepage=true
Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth; 7) The revenue-sharing contract which seeks to replace the New Exploration Licensing Policy production-sharing contract regime for oil and gas exploration in India with a revenue-sharing model, reveals an attitude of extreme suspicion towards the private investor. Critically analyse. (200 Words) …
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections; 6) Highlight the salient features of SC/ST sub-plan. Review its implementation on the ground and suggest measures to correct the inadequacies. Make a …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; 5) Women Army officers are still denied permanent commission on a par with men. Analyse the reasons behind it. How far patriarchal and macho mindset is responsible for such discrimination? (200 Words) http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/going-beyond-symbolism/article6831124.ece
Topic: Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism; 4) Do you agree with the view that in the emergence of modern nation state system, the realities had come first before principles and ideals? (200 Words) http://www.ncert.nic.in/NCERTS/textbook/textbook.htm?lesy1=6-7
Topic: Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism; 4) Do you agree with the view that in the emergence of modern nation state system, the realities had come first before principles and ideals? (200 Words) http://www.ncert.nic.in/NCERTS/textbook/textbook.htm?lesy1=6-7
Topic: Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism; 2) Indian secularism is considered as pseudo-secularism by certain sections of the society.Do you agree with this view? Critically analyse. (200 Words) http://www.ncert.nic.in/NCERTS/textbook/textbook.htm?lesy1=6-7 http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/let-nation-debate-the-preamble-ravi-shankar/article6831215.ece?homepage=true http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/debates-show-why-preambles-original-text-left-out-the-two-words/article6831694.ece?homepage=true&ref=relatedNews http://www.newindianexpress.com/columns/Pseudo-secularism-Exposed/2014/05/31/article2254474.ece
Topic: Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism; 1) “Communalism is more about politics and less about religion.” Discuss with a special reference to the South Asian nations. (200 Words) http://www.ncert.nic.in/NCERTS/textbook/textbook.htm?lesy1=6-7
Archives – Secure 2015 29 January 2015 Tomorrow’s Topic of GS-1: Indian Society, Class 12 Sociology, Revision (First Four Chapters) General Studies – 1 Topic: Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism; 1) “Communalism is more about politics and less about religion.” Discuss with a special reference to the South Asian nations. (200 Words) http://www.ncert.nic.in/NCERTS/textbook/textbook.htm?lesy1=6-7 Topic: Communalism, Regionalism & Secularism; 2) Indian secularism is considered as pseudo-secularism by …
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Summary: U.S. President Barack Obama became the first American chief guest at the parade. Recently held Indo US business summit gives a push from the top which was very much necessary. Only 6% of total investments come through the US route. The US president said that US wants to help India expand solar energy, clean …
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