Day: February 27, 2015

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Economic Survey – 2014 – 2015: Highlights and Download PDF

Download Economic Survey – 2014-15 (PDF) Volume – 1 Volume – 2 Economic Survey 2014-15 Highlights (Copied from PIB) Economic Outlook, Prospects and Policy Challenges · Macroeconomic fundamentals in 2014-15 have dramatically improved. Highlights are: · Inflation has declined by over 6 percentage points since late 2013. · The current account deficit has declined from …

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[HINDI MEDIUM] Insights Secure – 2015: Questions on Current Events, 27 February 2015

Archives – Hindi Archives – English Translation By: Praveen Kurre                                                  27 February  2015 General Studies – 1; सिलेबस:- शहरीकरण, उनकी समस्याएँ और उनके रक्षोपाय। 1) हाल का एक ताजा सर्वेक्षण दिखाता है कि शहरीकरण ,सार्वजनिक सुरक्षा की चिंताओं का रामबाण इलाज नहीं हैं। बल्कि, शहरों में ’’सही तरह ’’ के शहरीकरण के लिए निवेश अवश्य किए …

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The Big Picture – President’s address: What’s the vision?

The Big Picture – President’s address: What’s the vision? Summary: The address of the President of India at a joint session at the beginning of the year is a well established convention and ritual. However, this year’s address is significant as it is a first full fledged budget session of the new government. The President …

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[Insights Secure – 2015] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Events: 27 February 2015

Archives – Secure 2015 27 February  2015   If facing problem in loading of Disqus Comments, please clear Cache and Cookies in your Browser and then reload the page. This will solve the problem. Alternatively you can open the page in ‘incognito/safe browsing mode‘.  Please Check This Article for Latest Update and New Initiative! General Studies …

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6) Some see that the growing commercialisation of medical care, ranging from general practitioners to super specialists, in corporate hospitals is unethical. Do you think treating patient with profit motive is unethical? Critically comment why.

Topic: ethical concerns and dilemmas in private institutions 6) Some see that the growing commercialisation of medical care, ranging from general practitioners to super specialists, in corporate hospitals is unethical. Do you think treating patient with profit motive is unethical? Critically comment why. (150 Words) The Hindu

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5) “Indian Railways plays a pivotal role in reviving economic growth in the country and investment in the railways has a large multiplier effect on the rest of the economy.” Examine how the 2015 railways budget seeks to achieve this goal.

Topic: Infrastructure:  Railways etc 5) “Indian Railways plays a pivotal role in reviving economic growth in the country and investment in the railways has a large multiplier effect on the rest of the economy.” Examine how the 2015 railways budget seeks to achieve this goal. (200 Words) Business Standard

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4) Israeli settlements on the West Bank are opposed by the West, by Arab states on many grounds. Why do they oppose these settlements? Do you see any merit in this? What is India’s opinion on this? Critically examine.

Topic:  Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries  4) Israeli settlements on the West Bank are opposed by the West, by Arab states on many grounds.  Why do they oppose these settlements? Do you see any merit in this? What is India’s opinion on this? Critically examine. (200 Words) The Hindu

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2) In 2015 railway budget, the railway minister presented before the parliament a White Paper on railways. What do you understand by ‘White Paper’? Why is it presented by the government? Also examine how does it differ from other policy instruments of the government.

Topic: responsibilities of the Union and the States; Government policies  2) In 2015 railway budget, the railway minister presented before the parliament a White Paper on railways. What do you understand by ‘White Paper’? Why is it presented by the government? Also examine how does it differ from other policy instruments of the government. (150 Words) Business …

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1) A recent survey has shown that urbanisation is not a panacea for concerns about public safety. Rather, cities must invest in the “right kind” of urbanisation, with the sort of infrastructure seen in the largest cities. What in your opinion is ‘right kind’ of urbanisation that ensures public safety, especially safety for women? Discuss.

Topic: urbanization, their problems and their remedies. 1) A recent survey has shown that urbanisation is not a panacea for concerns about public safety. Rather, cities must invest in the “right kind” of urbanisation, with the sort of infrastructure seen in the largest cities. What in your opinion is ‘right kind’ of urbanisation that ensures public safety, …

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