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Insights Daily Current Events, 01 April 2015 MoU on Cooperation in Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister recently gave its approval for the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy between India and Mauritius. Both India and Mauritius share several cultural, historical, …
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Topic: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; 13) Do you think capital punishment is ethical, even if the convict is sentenced for a gruesome crime belonging to rarest of rare cases? Also examine opinion of the Supreme Court of India regarding death sentences. (200 Words) The Hindu The Hindu
Topic: Infrastructure – energy; Paper – 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests 12) There is a call for granting regulatory independence to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) by law. Examine why. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 11) Why nuclear deal talks with Iran by the West are centered around curbing the number of ‘centrifuges’ that Iran should be allowed to possess? Examine the science behind this condition with suitable illustrations. (200 Words) The New York Times
Topic: India and its neighbours 10) Examine the events and factors that helped Bhutan become a democracy. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. 9) “The United Nations was intended to be a temple of peace, but this once great global body has been overrun by the repressive regimes that violate human rights and undermine international security.” In the light of its recent decision and the way it functions, critically …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. 8) Recently the Karnataka Legislative Assembly adopted a bill that enforces Kannada as medium of instruction for primary education in the state. Do you think teaching in mother tongue should be encouraged in schools? Is English harming regional languages? Critically examine. (200 …
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 7) Write a critical note on the objectives, design and implementation of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) programme. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes 6) Write a note on government of India’s recently launched ‘Mission Indradhanush’ programme. Also critically evaluate how successful have been similar programs in the past. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary 5) How is judicial activism related to the protection of fundamental rights? Has it helped in expanding the scope of fundamental rights? Illustrate with suitable examples. (200 Words) NCERT, Class XI, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter – 6
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary 4) What do you understand by ‘Judicial Independence’? How can the independence of judiciary be provided and protected in India? Critically examine. (200 Words) NCERT, Class XI, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter – 6
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – functioning, 3) The legislature in parliamentary system ensures executive accountability at various stages: policy making, implementation of law or policy and during and post implementation stage. Discuss the instruments that the legislature uses for this purpose. (200 Words) NCERT, Class XI, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter – 5
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, 2) Why does India needs two house in its Parliament? Justify. (200 Words) NCERT, Class XI, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter – 5
Topic: poverty and developmental issues 1) “The fight against extreme poverty must also focus on the challenge of ensuring environmental sustainability.” Critically comment. (200 Words) Livemint
