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Insights Daily Current Events, 14 February 2015 Retailers hit by ‘Peter Pan Syndrome’ A study conducted by Yale University has revealed that corruption and lower enforcement reduces adoption of productivity-enhancing technology among retailers in India. The study was based on a survey of 1,948 Indian retailers, who are part of a $500 billion industry that […]

Archives – Secure 2015 14 February  2015 General Studies – 1; Topic:Salient features of Indian Society; poverty and developmental issues; Effects of globalization on Indian society  1) According to recent Global Slavery Index, vulnerability of the average Indian citizen to modern slavery is rated at 56.7 per cent. Why do you think such high rate of vulnerability exists in […]

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life  7) A  few days ago social media giant Facebook launched internet.org in India with an intention of providing internet for free to all sections of population. But this also has given rise to many concerns among various stakeholders. Critically examine these concerns. (200 […]

Topic:  Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics 8) Recently few juveniles escaped from juvenile home after attacking the staff and police. Some of these juveniles were ‘convicted’ of murder and rape by the courts. The relatives of victims had plead the government and courts to treat some of these juveniles […]

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. 6) Recently researchers at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in Delhi found a drug candidate that prevented TB and malaria pathogens from infecting human blood cells. Examine the importance and implications of this breakthrough for India. (200 Words) […]

Topic:Indian economy – employment 5) “Recent efforts made by information technology (IT) majors in India to terminate large number of their employees in order to cut costs brings to the fore the necessity of forming employee unions and also highlights the fact that the growth of India’s IT industry is over.” Critically analyse. (200 Words) […]

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests 4) Examine why India is still opposed to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). Do you think India should change its stance on the treaty? Explain why. (200 Words) The Hindu

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 3) Both the union and state governments sometimes resort to ordinance route to ‘expedite development process’ by passing related new legislations or amending existing ones. Do you think the promulgation of such ordinances is unconstitutional? In the […]

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 2) “The U.S. has been trying to draw India into the anti-China security grouping as part of its “pivot to the East” policy. But such a tilt may not serve India’s interests.” How far do you agree with this assessment? Critically comment. […]

Topic:Salient features of Indian Society; poverty and developmental issues; Effects of globalization on Indian society  1) According to recent Global Slavery Index, vulnerability of the average Indian citizen to modern slavery is rated at 56.7 per cent. Why do you think such high rate of vulnerability exists in India? Also examine the role of NHRC in addressing the […]